1. Enter and view at Flixton Manor

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    We visited Flixton Manor to talk to staff and residents about the care on offer by the service. This report details the findings from our visit.

  2. Enter and view at Shawe House nursing home

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    We visited Shawe House nursing home and spoke to residents about the care they received. This report contains our findings from the visit.

  3. HW100: Occupational Therapy Services Project

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    What did local residents think of Occupational Therapy in Trafford?

  4. Apply for a prepaid Healthy Start card now!

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    Are you receiving benefits? Do you have children under 4? Or are you pregnant? Healthy start is an NHS benefit worth up to £1200 to help you buy fruit, veg, and milk for you and your young family.

  5. Social prescribing helps former Queen's jockey to ride again

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    An 84-year-old former jockey for HM The Queen struggling with the impact of limited mobility on his physical and mental wellbeing has been given the chance to ride again…

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

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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.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch 100: Autumn Winter survey 2022

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

  9. Occupational Therapy Services: Assessments Adaptations, and Equipment

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    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

  10. [CLOSED] Tell us about sexual health advice, care, and support

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    Have you tried to access sexual health care in Trafford?

  11. Healthwatch Trafford Autumn/Winter survey 2023

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    Read about our findings here.

  12. Healthwatch 100: Alcohol use in Trafford

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    What we heard about alcohol consumption in the borough.

  13. [OPEN] Tell us about vaping in children and young people

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    Are you a young person who vapes, do you have thoughts about vaping, or are you a parent or carer with something to share?

  14. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    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.

  15. 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).

  16. HW100: The Trafford Pharmacy Survey Report

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    The full report on the Trafford Healthwatch 100 survey on pharmacy and prescription services in Trafford. Covering January to February 2018, published August 2018.

  17. Trafford pharmacy needs public survey

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    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.

  18. People in Greater Manchester urged to get their repeat prescriptions and know how to get help over the Bank Holiday

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    NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas, with the average turnaround from appointment being at least 72 hours and more during busier periods.

  19. Protect yourself and prevent serious illness this winter: get vaccinated!

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    Have you had your winter vaccines yet?