1. 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.

  2. 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).

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. [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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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).

  9. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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

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

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    Have you tried to access sexual health care in Trafford?

  11. How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

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    Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in Trafford and Greater Manchester.

  12. The Breightmet Centre for Autism is rated inadequate and placed in special measures following CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Breightmet Centre for Autism in Bolton as inadequate overall and placed it in special measures following an inspection in March.

  13. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

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    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.

  14. Frequently asked questions about Healthwatch

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    We often get asked who we are and what we do. This blog aims to answer the common questions we get asked and give you quick and straightforward answers to your questions.

  15. Board meeting minutes of 29 April 2021

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 April 2021

  16. Board meeting minutes of 17 December 2020

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 17 December 2020

  17. Board meeting minutes of 29 October 2020

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 October 2020

  18. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 August 2020

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 August 2020

  19. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 June 2020

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 June 2020

  20. Board Meeting minutes of 30 April 2020

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 30 April 2020

  21. Boarding Meeting minutes of 27 February 2020

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 27 February 2020

  22. Boarding Meeting minutes of 19 December 2019

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 19 December 2019.

  23. Board Meeting minutes of 31 October 2019

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 31 October 2019

  24. Board Meeting minutes of 29 August 2019

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 August 2019

  25. Board Meeting minutes of 25 April 2019

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 April 2019

  26. Board Meeting minutes of 28 February 2019

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    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 28 February 2019

  27. Running the Healthwatch Trafford drop-in at Alty Hospital

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    On the 18th July, three young champions (Yousuf, Hania and Nathan) ran the Healthwatch Trafford drop-in stall at the Altrincham Hospital and Minor Injuries Unit.

  28. Bowling, Brunch and Having a Blast

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    Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.

  29. Bowling, Brunch and Having a Blast

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    Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.

  30. Performance report: April - May 2019

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    Update of our work across April and May 2019.

  31. Annual report 2018-19

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    Our fifth Annual report, covering April 2018 to March 2019.

  32. Performance report June - July 2019

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    Update of our work across June and July 2019.

  33. Performance report August - September 2019

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    Update of our work across August and September 2019.

  34. Performance report October - November 2019

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    Update of our work across October and November 2019.

  35. Performance report December 2019 - January 2020

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    Update of our work across December 2019 and January 2020.

  36. Impact report 2019/20

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    Our annual performance and impact report.

  37. Annual report 2019 - 20

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    Our sixth Annual report covering the period of April 2019 to March 2020.

  38. Performance report April - May 2020

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    Update of our work across April and May 2020.

  39. Annual report 2020 - 21

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    Our seventh annual report covering the period of April 2020 to March 2021.

  40. Performance report June - July 2021

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    Update of our work across June and July 2021.

  41. Performance report April - May 2021

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    Update of our work across April and May 2021.

  42. Performance report August - September 2021

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    Update of our work across August and September 2021.

  43. Performance report October - November 2021

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    Update of our work across October and November 2021.

  44. Performance report December 2021 - January 2022

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    Update of our work across December 2021 and January 2022.

  45. Data Protection

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    Healthwatch Trafford is registered with the Information Commissioners Office and all information kept and used by us is in accordance with the Data Protection Act.