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We visited De Brook Lodge and spoke to staff and residents about the care and service they offer. This report contains our findings and the recommendations for improvement we sent to the home following our visit.Report -
Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on allergies. Published March 2018.Report -
Infographic showing the headline results of our Healthwatch 100 survey on the NHS Choices website. Published March 2018.Report -
Take a look at how we've been making a difference this year.Report -
We visited Manorhey care home and spoke to staff and residents about the care and service they offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we sent to the home after our visit.Report -
We visited Oldfield Bank residential care home to talk to staff and residents and find out more about the service and care that was offered. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put to the service after our visit to help them improve their offer.Report -
We visited York lodge to talk to residents and staff to find out about the service that was offered in the home. This report contains our findings and recommendations we sent to the home after the visit to help them improve.Report -
We visited Lady of the Vale nursing home and spoke to staff and residents about the service they offered. This report contains our findings together with the recommendations we put to the home following our visit.Report -
The Phlebruary Report is the Healthwatch Trafford report on phlebotomy (blood testing) services in Trafford. Published July 2018.Report -
We visited Heathside retirement home to talk to staff and residents to find out more about the service and care on offer. This report contains our findings and recommendations we put to the service following our visit.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.Report -
We visited Ann Challis residential home to talk to staff and residents about the service. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the service to help them improve.Report -
We visited Brookfield nursing home to talk to staff and residents about the service offered. This report contains our findings on the service and our recommendations for improvements.Report -
A report on the impact of the change from Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment on the health and wellbeing of Trafford Claimants.Report -
We visited Urmston Manor residential home to talk to staff and residents about the service. Read our findings on the home and the recommendations for improvements we put to them.Report -
The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on care home information provision in Trafford. Covering March to May 2018. Published December 2018.Report -
Full statistical breakdown of information for The Care home information report published December 2018Report -
We visited The Knoll residential home to talk to staff and residents and observe their practices for a day. This report contains our findings and recommendations for improvements.Report -
We visited Bradley house to talk to staff and residents about the care they offer and observe the practices for a day. This report contains our findings and recommendations for improvements.Report -
Our winter update for 2018.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.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 17 December 2020Advice and Information -
We attended Trafford Primary Schools conference to speak to children about their health care experiences and find out what could be done to make things better.Report -
Issues reported to the Healthwatch Trafford helpline and what to do if you have problems.Advice and Information -
If you or someone in your care has an illness, injury or condition that means you need to see someone, the first thing you need to think about is "Do I need a doctor?"Report -
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.Report -
How accessible are GP websites in Trafford? We reviewed 29 websites to find out.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 April 2021Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 29 April 2021Report -
A report on the experiences of people across Greater Manchester of using health and care services during the coronavirus pandemic.Report -
Update of our work across April and May 2021.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 24 June 2021Report -
Our seventh annual report covering the period of April 2020 to March 2021.Advice and Information -
Are you still struggling with symptoms of COVID weeks or months after you were ill? Long COVID is where you symptoms carry on for a lot longer than normal. Find out everything you need to know about long COVID.Report -
Update of our work across June and July 2021.Advice and Information -
The world of health care can be confusing and is full of acronyms. Here's our guide, explaining what each one means.Advice and Information -
The NHS is full of Jargon terms and acronyms so we have created this buster to help you understand and navigate the world of health care.Report -
A joint report by the Healthwatch Greater Manchester network sharing people's experiences of dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic.Report -
A Healthwatch 100 report looking at which areas of health and social care should be prioritised in Trafford.Advice and Information -
Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.Advice and Information -
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.Report -
A report looking at inequalities in health service access in the north of the borough.Report -
Update of our work across August and September 2021.Advice and Information -
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.Report -
A report on Youthwatch Trafford's Kooth.com mystery shop exercise.Report -
A report looking at people’s understanding and experiences of Long COVID, and what resources and support are available.Report -
Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 25 October 2021Report -
Our second report looking at the experiences of health and social care services during the period of the coronavirus pandemic in Trafford.Advice and Information -
Parents and carers are being encouraged to learn more about the symptoms of bronchiolitis in young children, in a new winter campaign based on popular nursery rhymes that launches across Greater Manchester this week.