1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Highlights report October - December 2016

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October and December 2016.

  3. Highlights report January - March 2017

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between January and March 2017.

  4. Highlights report April - June 2017

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between April and June 2017.

  5. Highlights report July - September 2017

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2017.

  6. Highlights report October - December 2017

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October - December 2017.

  7. [CLOSED] How do you feel about health and social care services in Trafford?

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    It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.

  8. Helping babies and young children when they're poorly

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    Take a look at the Little Orange Book for a wealth of information and advice.

  9. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

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    Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.

  10. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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    It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!

  11. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  12. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  13. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  14. Many women still positive about their maternity care – but pandemic impacted on choice and involvement and increased concerns about postnatal support

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    The majority of women who gave birth in February last year were positive about the maternity care they received. But the impact of the pandemic has led to poorer experiences for some, and exacerbated concerns around the quality of postnatal care, according to a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  15. Opinions on health and social care voiced at Parent and Toddler groups in Trafford

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    Find out the experiences of parents with young children using health and care services.

  16. Survey: Tell us about parental mental health!

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    Healthwatch Trafford want to hear about your experiences of mental health in relation to having a child. This includes during and after pregnancy, and any parent can take part regardless of gender.

  17. Apply for a prepaid Healthy Start card now!

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    Are you receiving benefits? Do you have children under 4? Or are you pregnant? Healthy start is an NHS benefit worth up to £1200 to help you buy fruit, veg, and milk for you and your young family.

  18. Improvements needed in maternity services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust following CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated three maternity services run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in March.

  19. Vulnerable newborns at Manchester hospitals are first to benefit from rollout of genetic test to prevent hearing loss

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    An innovative genetic test that can help prevent newborn babies from going deaf if treated with a common antibiotic, is now being used in routine clinical practice in maternity settings at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

  20. [CLOSED] Tell us about sexual health advice, care, and support

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    Have you tried to access sexual health care in Trafford?