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What to expect from your GP: new NHS GP charter published
As part of GP contract changes for 2025/26, all GP practices in Milton Keynes have to deliver a number of changes to the way they run their service.
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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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Milton Keynes University Hospital ranks 73rd out of 134 in league tables
The NHS has this week released its hospital league table.
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Understanding cancer care from the patient’s perspective
Patients often report positive experiences for cancer treatment services. In the most recent national cancer survey, respondents scored NHS cancer…
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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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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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