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Shingles vaccine on offer to immuno-suppressed 18-49 year olds
Around 300,000 more people are eligible for a shingles vaccination, as GP practices in Milton Keynes start rolling out the jab to protect all severely immunosuppressed adults.
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Government's Review of Patient Safety: what it means for Healthwatch Milton Keynes
Yesterday, the Government published the Dash review, a review of patient safety in England. Read more about what this means for Healthwatch Milton Keynes, and you as a residents.
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“The Bonfire of the Quangos” CEO's blog on plans to close Healthwatch Milton Keynes
The Government has announced that they are abolishing the Healthwatch network, which means Healthwatch Milton Keynes will be closing.
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Our statement on plans to close Healthwatch
This is our full response to the Government's plans to close Healthwatch, including Healthwatch Milton Keynes.
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Government to expand cervical screening access through NHS App
Women in Milton Keynes should benefit from measures to improve cervical screening experiences. Booking screening should be easier, and lower-risk people will attend fewer appointments.
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Choose You: MK's new weight loss and quit smoking service
Choose You is a free weight loss and smoking cessation service for people in Milton Keynes. It also offers support for mental wellbeing, sexual health, and drugs and alcohol. The service is a collaboration between three councils: Milton Keynes City…
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Closure of Healthwatch Milton Keynes: write to your MP
The Government has announced plans to close down the Healthwatch network, including Healthwatch Milton Keynes. Here's how you can express your…
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Open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Healthwatch Milton Keynes joins 131 local Healthwatch to oppose Government plans to undermine independent public voice
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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: Tickford Abbey care home
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Tickford Abbey care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.
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Enter and View: Blakelands Hospital (Ramsey Health)
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.
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