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Physicians Associates will be regulated by law under new plans
To better protect the public, the Government are proposing that Physician Associates and Anaesthesia Associates become properly regulated by the General Medical Council.
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CEO's blog: Inside the Health Bill Committee
What recent evidence sessions reveal about the future of local Healthwatch.
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Our Strategy and Activities Plan for 2026-27
The Government has set out its intention to dismantle the Healthwatch network within the next year. As a result, our role as an independent public champion will be coming to an end.
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How will the new GP contract improve your experience at your local practice?
We explore what is changing for people when they need a GP appointment.
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A new plan to improve men's health
The Government has published its first-ever Men’s Health Strategy, setting out a major push to improve men’s physical and mental health and reduce inequalities.
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Cancer walk-through videos launched for patients in Milton Keynes
Ten new videos have been launched to help, inform and support patients, carers and family members in Milton Keynes who are living with cancer.
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An explainer of the NHS Bill and how to show support for Healthwatch
The NHS Modernisation Bill proposes abolishing local Healthwatch and as a result, any independent way of asking patients for their feedback about…
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Healthwatch and the NHS Modernisation Bill
A new Bill has been published that proposes significant changes to how people’s voices are heard in health and social care. These changes are subject…
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CEO's blog: meeting the needs of our growing city
Just before the Easter break, I had the opportunity to visit Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) to see first-hand one of their key site…
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Latest reports and publications
Our year in review: Annual Report 2025-6
In our latest Annual Report, we show that listening to people’s health and care experiences and giving them a voice is more important than ever.
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Health Check In: patient perspectives
We wanted to better understand residents’ recent lived experience of accessing health and care services in Milton Keynes, with a particular focus on access, navigation, communication, and confidence engaging with services.
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