1. LGBTQ+ resources and support

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    It’s LGBTQ+ history month! While a lot of progress has been made over the past century around LGBTQ rights, awareness, and acceptance, there is is still a long way to go. The Proud Trust’s 2022 theme for this month is “The Arc is Long”, a reminder that there is still a way to go towards fairness, justice, and equality.

  2. Healthwatch 100 Report: Health and Social Care Service Priority Areas

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    Health and social care services across the country have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic but are working hard to recover. It is important to make sure that this recovery reflects the needs and wants of the local community.

  3. Resident's views are sought over Council's plans

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    Trafford council is seeking views of residents aged 50 or over to ensure the borough continues to be a great place to live and grow old.

  4. 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.

  5. A statement about the Edenfield Centre from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have released a joint statement regarding the events taking place.

  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. Social prescribing helps former Queen's jockey to ride again

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    An 84-year-old former jockey for HM The Queen struggling with the impact of limited mobility on his physical and mental wellbeing has been given the chance to ride again…

  8. Cost of living: People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions

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    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.

  9. Manchester care service is rated inadequate and placed in special measures by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Elms in Middleton, Manchester, inadequate and placed it in special measures following an inspection in November.

  10. Adult Safeguarding Week: Self-Neglect Survey

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    This year’s adult Safeguarding Week runs from 20 – 24 November and Trafford Council are keen to find out what the safeguarding community’s opinion is on tackling self-neglect as an issue.

  11. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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

  12. [CLOSED] HW100: Dry January

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    Tell us about your alcohol use

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

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    Have you tried to access sexual health care in Trafford?

  14. [OPEN] Tell us about vaping in children and young people

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    Are you a young person who vapes, do you have thoughts about vaping, or are you a parent or carer with something to share?

  15. Trouble accessing a dentist?

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    Issues reported to the Healthwatch Trafford helpline and what to do if you have problems.

  16. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities, warns Healthwatch

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows 55% of adults in the North West find dental charges unfair amid escalating costs of living.

  17. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  18. Healthwatch England's position on NHS dentistry

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    Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make.