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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.Advice and Information -
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.Advice and Information -
Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.News -
Following our Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on booking medical appointments, we have now published our report.Advice and Information -
This handy guide gives you an idea of how to decide which services will cover which kind of injuries and ailments for people in Trafford.Advice and Information -
Many people could benefit from a Personal Health Budget. We can help you to understand what they are and how you can apply for one.Advice and Information -
The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is a feedback method for people who use NHS services to provide feedback on their experience.Advice and Information -
The National Health Service in provides healthcare for all UK citizens based on their need for healthcare rather than their ability to pay for it. It is funded by taxes by the government via taxes. Everyone who is cared for by the NHS in England has formal rights to make choices about the service that they receive.Report -
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 2020Advice and Information -
The current Coronavirus pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious or scared. Read our eight steps to looking after your wellbeing.Report -
Find out people's experience of Trafford General Hospital in July - December 2015.Report -
Find out people's experience of Altrincham General Hospital in September 2015 - January 2016.Report -
What are the experiences of South Asian people using health and care services in Trafford? We spoke to 60 people to find out.Report -
Find out people's experience of Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in August 2015.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between July and September 2016.Report -
Patient experience report looking at the treatment of people with Fibromyalgia in Trafford, Greater Manchester and beyond.Report -
Find out how we listened and acted on your feedback between October and December 2016.Article -
We’re at #RESET2020 today, hosted by Calm Connections to bring Trafford families, communities & workforce together to reset youth mental health.Article -
Today marks the start of self-care week 2020 and what better way to look after yourself than to think about your own health and fitness.Article -
Over the coming weeks, many children and teenagers will be returning to schools across the country to resume their education. For many, this can be quite daunting to cope with (especially seeing some of your friends in face masks, should they choose to wear one).Article -
Youthwatch Trafford volunteer Madhia has written this guide to living healthily during the Corona pandemic.
Let us know if you have any more ideas to add by emailing info@healthwatchtrafford.co.uk.Article -
All children and young people in Greater Manchester can now access no-cost online counselling and emotional well-being support.Report -
The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 Appointment Booking survey carried out in November and December 2019. Published May 2020.Report -
A report on the experiences of people in Trafford of using health and care services during the months of the coronavirus pandemic. Published November 2020News -
Have your say on the Wythenshawe Hospital consultation.News -
Patients, clinicians and the public are being invited to give their views on a comprehensive set of indicators for urgent care.News -
Last year Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) launched an emergent substance use survey (MESUS) covering the city of Manchester. This month saw the launch of a similar survey covering the rest of Greater Manchester.News -
Take part in this consultation from Greater Manchester combined authorities.News -
People in Greater Manchester are being asked to join a conversation about their mental wellbeing, to discover how they feel, what worries them, and what they think can be done to make a positive difference to where they live.News -
Young people from across Greater Manchester are invited to join a new group to help give other young people the best possible future.News -
Trafford Council are working with One Trafford to enhance spaces for pedestrians and cyclists across the borough, to enable people to keep their distance for safe essential journeys and exercise during the coronavirus lockdown and through recovery.News -
Get involved by sharing your experiences of mental health support.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 -
Children, young people and their families have had a lot to say about mental health services in Trafford in recent years.Report -
Update of our work across December 2019 and January 2020.Report -
Our annual performance and impact report.Report -
Our sixth Annual report covering the period of April 2019 to March 2020.Report -
Update of our work across April and May 2020.Report -
We visited Beech House care home and spoke to residents and staff about the care and service on offer. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the service following our visit.Report -
We visited Mayfield care home and spoke to residents and staff about the care and service they offered. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the service following our visit.Report -
We visited Handsworth care home to speak to staff and residents about the care and service they offer. This report contains our findings and the recommendations we put to the home following the our visit.Report -
We visited Allingham house care home to speak to residents and staff about the care and service they offer. This report contains our findings from our visit and any recommendations we put to the home following our visit.Advice and Information -
Healthwatch Trafford is registered with the Information Commissioners Office and all information kept and used by us is in accordance with the Data Protection Act.Report -
Patient and family experience report.News -
You can use this activity pack to keep your little ones amused whilst you wait for an appointment.