News and reports

Our team will be taking a well-earned break over Christmas.

James* contacted us after being referred for physio following an injury. James has a severe hearing impairment.

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.

Healthwatch England have set out recommendations for NHS decision makers across ten key areas, in their report, 'The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care'.

Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

Many of us will need out-of-hours medical assistance, especially over the winter. Using NHS guidelines, we've put together some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.

We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.

One of the most rewarding things about being part of the Healthwatch network is seeing improvements to health and care services that are a direct result of listening to patients, acting on their feedback and involving them in solutions to problems.

The findings come from the latest NHS England statistics for 2023.

From next month, women in England will be able to get their first prescription of the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy.