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NHS in the North West ramps up winter preparations (NHS England)
The NHS in the North West is providing targeted care for vulnerable groups, improving ambulance handover times and investing in new emergency care facilities as it strengthens its plans to winter-proof the health service.
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Parental Mental Health: Your Voice Matters
Have you become a parent in the past 2 years?
Being in good mental health is important for all parents. Back in 2022, we invited local parents to share their experiences in relation to mental health round the birth of their child. Now we…
Being in good mental health is important for all parents. Back in 2022, we invited local parents to share their experiences in relation to mental health round the birth of their child. Now we…
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Supporting people to access primary care
A new booklet has been produced to support organisations who have conversations with ‘inclusion health’ groups who may struggle to access healthcare…
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The 10-Year Health Plan: Our response - and what it means for you
The Government has now published its 10-Year Health Plan for England — and while it sets out bold reforms for the NHS, it also confirms proposals to…
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What's it like getting care when you don't have much money?
People on lower incomes face barriers to getting the care they need. We look at why it’s harder for people who earn less money to access NHS services.
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Healthwatch Trafford Annual Report 2024-25
Take a look at our Healthwatch annual report, to give you a closer look at how your involvement has helped us improve services locally.
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Board Meeting Minutes - 2023 and 2024
Board Meeting Minutes from 2023 / 2024, Jan 2025
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