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Change to COVID restrictions across England

From 19 July, restrictions are easing in England but some recommendations will stay as COVID cases are still rising.

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How can we manage hospital waiting lists caused by the pandemic?

NHS services across the UK have faced unprecedented pressures due to COVID.

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YiS Feedback Forum Report

YiS wanted to make sure that the services being offered to young people were aligned with what young people need and delivered in the way young people want.

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Cancer Education UK launches petition to tackle inequalities in healthcare

Cancer Education UK have today launched their campaign to petition for other types of skin coloured prosthetics to be readily available to ethnic minorities

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

For so many of us, the last year has been tough on our mental health. We know that many people have struggled, and the impact of COVID has affected how people can access the support they need.

Women's health

Women's Health and wellbeing: have your say on how services can be improved.

The Government want to hear views on how women's health and wellbeing in England can be improved. Your response will help to shape the Government's strategy on women's health.

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Read the latest E-alert from the MK Healthwatch team

Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and care.

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Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board key recommendations from Healthwatch England. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

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NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings

Restrictions are lifting today, but if you're accessing or visiting healthcare settings across MK, or the rest of the UK, you must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.

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Teenage boys sitting in a room

YiS Feedback Forum Report

YiS wanted to make sure that the services being offered to young...

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Annual Report 2020-21

Welcome to our 2020-21 Annual Report. The last year has been unlike...

Board of Trustees Minutes February 2021

Healthwatch Milton Keynes CIO Board of Trustees minutes are publicly...

Board of Trustees Minutes November 2020

Healthwatch Milton Keynes CIO Board of Trustees minutes are publicly...