1. Performance report October 2022 - November 2022

    Report -

    Update of our work across October and November 2022.

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

    News -

    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.

  3. As cervical smear test uptake drops, cervical cancer survivor says: “A few minutes could save your life.”

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    “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.”

  4. 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.

  5. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

    Report -

    Read Healthwatch Trafford’s latest research into what local people think of services generally across Trafford.

  6. Board meeting minutes of 26 January 2023

    Report -

    Minutes from the Healthwatch Trafford Board Meeting on the 26 January 2023

  7. Occupational Therapy Services: Assessments Adaptations, and Equipment

    Report -

    A report investigating the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Trafford residents due to changes in accessing Occupational Therapy (OT) services, adaptations, and equipment

  8. LGBTQ+ resources

    Advice and Information -

    We have compiled a list of resources for people looking to access LGBTQ+ support groups, information, and helplines, as well as some resources specifically for young people and parents. Not all of these are Trafford-specific.

  9. Performance report December 2022 - January 2023

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    Update of our work across December 2022 and January 2023.

  10. Refuge: how to turn off the Emergency Alert siren on hidden devices

    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.

  11. HW10: What we do – analysing

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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.

  12. HW10: What we do – partnering

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    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.

  13. HW10: What we do – listening

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    We recognise the value of listening to people and making sure their voices are heard.

  14. HW10: What we do – taking action

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    We're determined to keep taking action to ensure people can access the right health and social care for them.

  15. HW10: What we do – including

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    It’s important to us to keep service users at the heart of the conversation.

  16. Performance report February - March 2023

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    Update of our work across February and March 2023.

  17. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

    News -

    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  18. End of year impact report April 2022-March 2023

    Report -

    A report looking at our impact and activities between April 2022 and March 2023.

  19. Volunteers’ Week 2023: Celebrate and Inspire

    News -

    Healthwatch Trafford is marking Volunteers’ Week 2023.

  20. Personal Health Budgets: Frequently Asked Questions

    Advice and Information -

    Some of the most commonly asked questions and answers about Personal Health Budgest.

  21. Healthwatch Trafford annual report 2022-23

    Report -

    Take a look at our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.

  22. NHS workforce plan

    Response -

    Thousands more doctors and nurses will be trained in England every year as part of a 15-year workforce plan. Read our response.

  23. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    A report looking at our joint activities between April 2022 and March 2023.

  24. Performance report April - May - June 2023

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    Update of our work across April, May, and June 2023.

  25. Get help from 111.nhs.uk during August Bank Holiday and Consultant Strike.

    News -

    Updates on bank holiday care from North West Ambulance Service.

  26. Practice closure: Grove Medical Practice, Timperley

    News -

    The practice will be closing its doors on 30 September 2023.

  27. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    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.

  28. Performance report July - August - September 2023

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    Update of our work across July, August, and September 2023.

  29. 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.

  30. [CLOSED] HW100: Autumn/Winter survey

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

  31. Referrals and your right to choose

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  32. Where to find bereavement support in Trafford

    Advice and Information -

    Lost a friend or loved one? Dealing with grief? Here are some places you can find support locally.

  33. Trafford Council wins prestigious 'Keep it Local' award at national award ceremony.

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    Trafford Council has won the Keep it Local Award at the annual Locality Awards in Bristol.

  34. Can I access my GP records online?

    Advice and Information -

    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.