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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.News -
“My world collapsed when I was told I had cervical cancer. I thought my three-year-old son was going to be left without a mum and I would be dead at 25.”News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated The Elms in Middleton, Manchester, inadequate and placed it in special measures following an inspection in November.News -
Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) services are being renamed as NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression, following a public consultation.News -
NHS cuts elective backlog with longest waiters down a quarter in one month. Read the response.News -
Industrial action by junior doctors and dentists working in hospitals is taking place for 72 hours from 7am on Monday March 12th to 7am on Thursday March 16th and will impact all hospitals across Greater Manchester and some GP servicesNews -
In the North West Ambulance Service region, the GMB, Unison and Unite unions balloted their members for industrial action and met the legal threshold to take action.News -
If you have a secret device hidden from an abusive partner, make sure to watch the video. Sharing this information will help keep people safe.
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As part of Healthwatch’s 10-year anniversary celebrations, we’re talking about our values and how we demonstrate them through our work. Today we’re looking at ANALYSING.News -
We want to say thank you to all our partners, big and small, as part of Healthwatch’s 10-year anniversary. All this week we’re talking about our values and how we demonstrate them through our work.News -
We recognise the value of listening to people and making sure their voices are heard.News -
We're determined to keep taking action to ensure people can access the right health and social care for them.News -
It’s important to us to keep service users at the heart of the conversation.News -
With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.News -
Industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is taking place for 48 hours continuously from 8pm on 30 April to 8pm on 2 May.News -
Today, NHS England has published its GP Recovery Plan. Read our response.
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.News -
Healthwatch Trafford is marking Volunteers’ Week 2023.News -
Junior doctors at all NHS hospitals across Greater Manchester are planning to strike from 6.59am on Wednesday June 14th until 7am on Saturday June 17th.News -
NHS Greater Manchester is warning residents to expect a significant impact on services later this week when junior doctors at all the city region’s NHS hospitals plan to strike (7am on Thursday 13 July until 7am on Tuesday 18 July).News -
National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read Healthwatch England's response.CQC publishes reports following inspections at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust it must make further urgent improvements following an inspection of its leadership and three services from January to March.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 -
Have you used a digital resource to support your mental health?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 -
A statement following the publication of findings by the Liberal Democrats showing a number of chemical leaks in NHS hospitals over the previous year.News -
Junior doctors are planning to strike from 7am on Friday 11 August until 7am on Tuesday 15 August.
Consultant doctors will be taking strike action from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August.News -
Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.News -
The practice will be closing its doors on 30 September 2023.News -
We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.News -
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing
awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out
for and what support is available can help you.News -
Free online wellbeing programmesNews -
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.News -
It's that time of year again: our Autumn/Winter snapshot survey is now out!News -
Trafford Council has won the Keep it Local Award at the annual Locality Awards in Bristol.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.News -
Have you had your winter vaccines yet?