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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.Advice and Information -
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.News -
You may have heard of Kooth, or know someone who is currently using their digital wellbeing support services.News -
Reflect is a new mental health support service specifically for young people across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.News -
Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers.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.Advice and Information -
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton KeynesAdvice and Information -
15-21 May 2023 is mental health awareness week, and the theme is anxiety - something that so many of us have experienced.News -
We're working with the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership on a project to improve how patients experience moving through different health and care services.News -
Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.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 -
If you're planning to get pregnant, now is the best time to focus on your health and wellbeing.Advice and Information -
Pregnancy and trying to conceive can be a challenging, intense and daunting time. It's not all plain sailing, and women can feel particularly vulnerable during this time. Many women experience mental health difficulties, when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and after the birth.Advice and Information -
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.Advice and Information -
Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.News -
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of the cost-of-living crisis and NHS workforce pressures risk ‘unfair care’ for many people.News -
The findings come from the latest NHS England statistics for 2023.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.News -
As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.Advice and Information -
Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?News -
Each month we run a ‘Let’s Talk’ discussion group for local women of all ages, to
explore experiences of specific women’s health issues.Advice and Information -
We may be more connected than ever through our smartphones and digital tech, but loneliness and feelings of isolation are affecting children and young people.Advice and Information -
DAFS (Drug and Alcohol Family Support) are a grass roots voluntary service who support and empower families of people who are living with drug and/or alcohol addiction.Advice and Information -
Waiting lists for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) can be very long, so you may be looking for additional support whilst you wait.News -
In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.News -
These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.Advice and Information -
Mind BLMK, CAMHS, and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes are providing crisis services for young people in need of mental health support.News -
We are delighted to present our strategy for 2018-21.News -
In June 2018 Healthwatch Milton Keynes published our annual report for 2017/18. Please take a look at how we've worked with you as the public and patients over the last year to ensure your voice is heard across social care and health services.Report -
Welcome to our first annual report. We want to tell you how we have acted on what you have said to us and what we have been doing to help make services better in Milton Keynes.Report -
Welcome to our second Annual Report in which we share how we have been fulfilling the large remit of Local Healthwatch.Report -
Welcome to our third annual report. This has been a year of consolidation for Healthwatch Milton Keynes as we seek to be an independent voice surrounded by a sea of change in the health and social care sector.Report -
Welcome to our fourth annual report, our first as a fully independent entity.Report -
Welcome to our Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.Report -
Our strategy sets out how we will engage with people in Milton Keynes, and ensure that those who pay for services listen and respond to the needs of the local population and design services alongside them.
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The Healthwatch Milton Keynes Strategy is underpinned by our three year Business Plan.News -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alerts for fortnightly updates on health and care.News -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and careNews -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and careNews -
We presented our Annual Report for the last fianancial year, talked about our plans for the future, and discussed this year's theme: primary care.News -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes publish quarterly newsletters, aimed at keeping our offline members up-to-date with what we are doing.News -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes publish quarterly newsletters, aimed at keeping our offline members up-to-date with what we are doing.News -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes publish quarterly newsletters, aimed at keeping our offline members up-to-date with what we are doing.News -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and careNews -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and careNews -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and careNews -
Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and care