1. COVID-19 vaccine – one year on: ‘heroes who’ve moved heaven and earth’ credited with saving up to 8000 lives

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    Tributes are being paid today to the ‘extraordinary’ people who’ve set up and delivered Greater Manchester’s Covid-19 vaccination push, getting almost five million jabs into arms in just 12 months.

  2. Green social prescribing: the natural medicine to lift the spirits

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    “It’s the perfect medicine to feel lighter and brighter.” That’s how one woman has described her ‘green prescription’ to an Altrincham-based allotment group which is helping those struggling with anxiety and depression.

  3. CQC take action against online doctor’s service for providing unregistered services

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    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).

  4. 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).

  5. Hospitals in Greater Manchester to resume non-urgent surgery and appointments

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    At the beginning of January, the difficult decision was made to pause non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the impact of COVID-19. Although services remain busy, the situation has improved to the point where non-urgent surgery can now resume.

  6. How has lockdown affected people’s mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of giving feedback to help improve care.

  7. Record number of NHS ambulance call outs for life-threatening conditions in December, despite jump in Omicron absences

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    NHS staff dealt with the highest ever number of life-threatening ambulance call outs last month, new figures show today.

  8. Record Numbers Benefitting from NHS Talking Therapy Across Greater Manchester

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    More people completed a full course of NHS talking therapy treatment last year than ever before, despite the pressure on services from the pandemic, according to new figures published recently.

  9. Park Medical Practice will be welcoming patients to its new, purpose-built premises on Stockport Road in November

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    From 8am on Monday 8 November the GP practice will be opening the doors at the spacious, ground floor location where its 6300+ patients can benefit from an onsite pharmacy and enhanced disability access.

  10. Increased stability in social care and real collaboration across health and care key to mitigating risk of “tsunami of unmet need”

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year – the first of these reports to cover a full year of the pandemic.

  11. Healthwatch Trafford publish new report on Long COVID support

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    Healthwatch Trafford have published a report looking at people’s understanding and experiences of Long COVID, and what resources and support are available.

  12. 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.

  13. Pausing some elective care in Greater Manchester

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    Hospitals in Greater Manchester have made the difficult decision to pause some non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the rising impact of COVID-19. Patients who will be affected by this will be contacted by the hospital as soon as possible.

  14. COVID-19 in Trafford: 2021 update

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    Halthwatch Trafford have released a follow-up report looking at the experiences of health and social care services during the period of the coronavirus pandemic.

  15. 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.

  16. Appointments booking report now available

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    Following our Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on booking medical appointments, we have now published our report.

  17. What did you tell us about Trafford General Hospital?

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    During May to June 2019 we asked our Trafford Healthwatch 100 panel for their views of the services available at Trafford General Hospital and the future of the hospital.

  18. FAQs about the NHS Long-term plan

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    The NHS faces a growing demand for its services. More people have long-term conditions for which they need ongoing support. Illnesses linked to inequality and to lifestyle choices are also adding to the pressure on the NHS.

  19. Board meeting minutes of 29 April 2021

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

  20. Board meeting minutes of 17 December 2020

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

  21. Board meeting minutes of 29 October 2020

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

  22. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 August 2020

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

  23. Boarding Meeting minutes of 25 June 2020

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

  24. Board Meeting minutes of 30 April 2020

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

  25. Boarding Meeting minutes of 27 February 2020

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

  26. Boarding Meeting minutes of 19 December 2019

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

  27. Board Meeting minutes of 31 October 2019

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

  28. Board Meeting minutes of 29 August 2019

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

  29. Board Meeting minutes of 25 April 2019

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

  30. Board Meeting minutes of 28 February 2019

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

  31. Patient experience report April - September 2014

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    Read our quarterly update on what people are telling us about health and care services in Trafford.

  32. Drop-ins at Trafford General Hospital

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    Find out people's experience of using Trafford General Hospital.

  33. Primary school nurse pilot project report

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    Find out the results of our pilot project with Firs Primary School looking at children's experience of their school nurse.

  34. Highlights report 2014-15

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback this year.

  35. Getting it right for Deaf people in Trafford

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    Read our report on access to health services for Deaf people in Trafford.

  36. Enter and view summary report

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    We try to help people get the most out health and social care services by visiting the service and reporting back on our findings. We then work with the service to help them implement improvements to benefit everyone locally.

  37. Patient experience report: Altrincham Hospital

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    Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in January - August 2015.

  38. Enter and view at Sunrise of Hale Barns

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    We entered this service and viewed how it worked and talked to residents, staff and family members. We produced this report of our findings and issued some recommendations to the service for improvements.

  39. Patient experience report: Trafford General Hospital

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    Find out people's experience of Trafford General Hospital in July - December 2015.

  40. Enter and view at Ferrol Lodge

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    We visited Ferrol Lodge to view their service and talk to residents, family members and staff. We have produced this report with our findings and recommendations to the service.

  41. Patient experience report: Altrincham Hospital

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    Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in September 2015 - January 2016.

  42. Patient experience report: Residents of South Asian heritage in Old Trafford

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    What are the experiences of South Asian people using health and care services in Trafford? We spoke to 60 people to find out.

  43. Patient experience: Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

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    Find out people's experience of Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in August 2015.

  44. Highlights report July - September 2016

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    Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2016.

  45. Experiences of services for Fibromyalgia patients in Trafford

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    Patient experience report looking at the treatment of people with Fibromyalgia in Trafford, Greater Manchester and beyond.