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How do you spend your time while waiting for the doctor?
Here are three suggestions on things you can do while you wait.Advice and Information -
Are you aware you can access a variety of out of hours appointments at your GP surgery? Your GP receptionist will be able to help you find an out of hours appointment across Milton Keynes when you need one.Advice and Information -
Healthwatch Essex, in partnership with Mencap, produced a short film encouraging people with learning disabilities to go to their annual health checks.Report -
It was drawn to our attention that some GP practices restrict access to Primary Health Care to Patients who are legitimately unable to provide identification, contrary to NHS guidelines.News -
What changes do people want to make to local services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?Report -
What changes do people want to make to local services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?
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Did you know that everybody in England has the right to access Primary Health Care?News -
GP practices regularly turn away vulnerable patients who have a right to register with them, research by a leading medical charity shows.Advice and Information -
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.News -
Read a summary of Healthwatch England's latest research to find out why personalised care is important.Advice and Information -
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.News -
Feedback from people who have experienced cancer care and treatment is a vital part of improving services.Advice and Information -
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.Advice and Information -
The early May Bank Holiday is on Friday 8th May 2020.Report -
This review provides an update on the extent to which the recommendations made in our 'My Right to Healthcare: GP Registration and Access' report have been adopted.News -
NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.Advice and Information -
The Government has now indefinitely shelved their controversial GP data sharing scheme.News -
The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Our report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.News -
If you have, then More-Life and the Open University would like to hear your feedback.Advice and Information -
As the nights begin to draw in and seasonal colds and flu increase, the NHS are providing information on how treat certain illness and ailments from the comfort of your own home.Advice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.News -
We're excited to share with you our Annual Report 2021-22.Advice and Information -
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.Advice and Information -
Group A streptococcus (GAS) has been in the news recently. But what is it - and should we be worried?Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.News -
This anniversary marks 10 years of Healthwatch. To mark this milestone, we're celebrating the contribution that you have made in improving health and care services in Milton Keynes.Report -
We helped Milton Keynes City Council look into the problems that our residents are having getting to see a doctor and dentist.Report -
Hundreds of residents across Milton Keynes took part in our research exploring the problems people are having with GP access and support.News -
We're supporting the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop services in local neighbourhoods across Milton Keynes that help us to live a longer, healthier life.Advice and Information -
Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.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.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.Advice and Information -
Many of us will need out-of-hours medical assistance, especially over the winter. Using NHS guidelines, we've put together some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
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Healthwatch England have set out recommendations for NHS decision makers across ten key areas, in their report, 'The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care'.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.News -
Have you seen your GP, or tried to make an appointment, in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like to hear about it.Advice and Information -
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.Advice and Information -
Autistic people in Milton Keynes can now get a better understanding of what to expect from screening appointments and other common NHS experiences, thanks to videos produced by Autism Bedfordshire.