Latest news and views
CEO's blog: patient voices and the future of the NHS
Maxine Taffetani, CEO, looks at the public consultation for a new 10-year plan for the NHS.
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GP 'collective action' affecting patients in Milton Keynes
The British Medical Association has announced that GPs will start limiting appointments in immediate action following a dispute over funding levels. Find out how this may affect you.
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Merger of Watling Vale, Hilltops and Stony Stratford medical centre.
These three local GP practices will merge from 1 July to become Watling Street Practice.
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Have your say on new rights for patients
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.
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Accessible guided walks in MK
In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.
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Choose You: MK's new weight loss and quit smoking service
Choose You is a free service that can help you to build healthy habits, like quitting smoking or losing weight. It also offers support for mental…
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BLMK has lost 13 pharmacies in total over the last year
That means greater demand on the pharmacies that remain. So, thinking about your most recent experiences of your local pharmacy, did it meet your…
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Men's Health Strategy for England - share your views
The Government is asking for feedback to develop a men's health strategy for England. Share your views by 17 July 2025.
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Latest reports and publications
Enter and View: Highclere Care Home
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Highclere Care Home. Here are our findings and recommendations.
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Patient Participation Toolkit
We created a Patient Participation Group (PPG) Toolkit, in collaboration with Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire. The toolkit acts as a detailed resource for setting up, managing, and enhancing PPGs within GP practices across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK).
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