1. What homeless people told us about their experience of health and care services

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    Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Healthwatch England have carried out research that shows the issues facing homeless people when they try to access the health and social care they need.

  2. Enter and View: Caton House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Caton House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  3. Enter and View: Bletchley House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Bletchley House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  4. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  5. Improving the wait for cancer care

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    In July last year, Healthwatch England (HWE) published their findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect.

  6. Lung health checks for eligible MK residents

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    Some residents in Milton Keynes are being invited to a free lung health check. If you're eligible, you'll get a letter in the post or a text message.

  7. We've been shortlisted for improving care for D/deaf residents

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    We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.

  8. Enter and View: Devon Lodge care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Devon Lodge care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  9. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

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    Under a new plan published this week, it's hoped that people will start to benefit from more NHS dental appointments over the next year.

  10. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  11. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  12. Board of Trustees Minutes August 2023

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    Read the minutes from the August 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

  13. Board of Trustees Minutes November 2023

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    Read the minutes from the November 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

  14. The Great Big MK GP survey - it's back

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    Have you seen your GP, or tried to make an appointment, in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like to hear about it.

  15. We've been commended for improving care for D/deaf people in MK

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    We've been commended at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local D/deaf people.

  16. Enter and View: Blakelands Hospital

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  17. Waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital

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    Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.

  18. Accessible guided walks in MK

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    In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.

  19. Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and fancy wearing an Apple watch for a research study?

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    Find out more about the Milton Keynes ACTIVATE study.

  20. Enter and View: Lathbury Manor care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Lathbury Manor care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  21. Our priorities for 2024-25

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    These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.

  22. Deaf awareness Week 2024

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    Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.

  23. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    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.

  24. Making MK a dementia-friendly city

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    Milton Keynes City Council, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society, are committed to making Milton Keynes a Dementia friendly city.

  25. Merger of Watling Vale, Hilltops and Stony Stratford medical centre.

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    These three local GP practices will merge from 1 July to become Watling Street Practice.