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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.News -
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).Report -
Find out the experiences of parents with young children using health and care services.News -
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.News -
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.News -
It’s almost the end of the year, so we want to look back and see how things have been going.News -
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.News -
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).News -
It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!News -
Have you tried to access sexual health care in Trafford?News -
Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in Trafford and Greater Manchester.News -
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.News -
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.Advice and Information -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.News -
A Stockport online doctor’s service has been ordered to pay £13,670 after pleading guilty to providing services without being registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Report -
The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on pharmacy and prescription services in Trafford. Covering January to February 2018, published August 2018.News -
This survey relates to your experiences when using a pharmacy. It has been developed by Trafford Council in conjunction with the NHS and with the support of Healthwatch Trafford.News -
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas, with the average turnaround from appointment being at least 72 hours and more during busier periods.News -
Healthwatch England's new data shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. They are calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.Report -
Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.News -
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.News -
Have you had your winter vaccines yet?Report -
Read about our findings here.Blog -
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.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 April 2021Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 17 December 2020Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 October 2020Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 August 2020Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 June 2020Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 30 April 2020Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 27 February 2020Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 19 December 2019.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 31 October 2019Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 August 2019Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 April 2019Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 28 February 2019Article -
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.Article -
Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.Article -
Last Thursday, some members of the Youthwatch Trafford team came together for a fun-filled morning at Atlantic Bowl in Altrincham.Report -
Update of our work across April and May 2019.Report -
Our fifth Annual report, covering April 2018 to March 2019.Report -
Update of our work across June and July 2019.Report -
Update of our work across August and September 2019.Report -
Update of our work across October and November 2019.Report -
Update of our work across December 2019 and January 2020.