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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.News -
Did you know, one in three women and people with a cervix don't attend cervical screening?News -
Government eases social care restrictions after success of booster jab roll out.News -
Millions of women in the UK go through the menopause each year, with the majority experiencing 'symptoms that can be severe and have a negative impact on everyday life'.News -
Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your health and care and get the most out of services.News -
So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.News -
Between September and November 2021, Healthwatch England submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to over 200 National Health Service (NHS) provider trusts to gather details on compliance with the Accessible Information Standard.News -
As part of the Healthwatch 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, we have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.News -
New research shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.News -
Over 75s and those who are clinically vulnerable will be invited to book an additional COVID booster this week, as the NHS launches its spring booster programme.News -
Boots have confirmed that two of their pharmacies in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently.News -
Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.News -
Are you passionate about climate change and the role that health services have in reducing our impact on the environment?News -
The Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, was published in late March.News -
A recent survey showed that between 3 April and 3 May 2020, 5.0% of people said that they felt lonely “often” or “always”, with this increasing to 7.2% from October 2020 to February 2021.News -
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.News -
Plans are underway for a new interim mental health ward for young people at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.News -
NHS England is consulting on draft guidance for how it engages with the public, patients and communities.News -
Many of us needed to interact with the NHS App to demonstrate our COVID vaccination status when we booked in to have our boosters, travel by plane and even to visit relatives in care. But where do you turn when your records are wrong?News -
We're excited to share with you our Annual Report 2021-22.News -
People often come to us when they are experiencing difficulties in accessing complex care pathways and need some help to navigate them. We heard from the mum of a young man with autism. Jake’s* autism means he has extreme hypersensitivity to pain.News -
Across England, all existing NHS clinical commissioning groups have now been replaced with statutory integrated care systems (ICSs).
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Women and girls across England will hopefully benefit from improved healthcare following the publication of the first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy for England today.News -
Deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.News -
A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Read the Healthwatch response.News -
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust and Rethink Mental Illness are proud to announce the launch of the Milton Keynes Recovery College Community Inclusion Service (RCCIS) in collaboration with Milton Keynes Council.News -
We know that residents who are from minority communities, and those who live with a disability, are more likely face challenges getting the right health and care support.News -
Central North West London (CNWL) NHS Trust have officially launched their new Milton Keynes Maternity Trauma Loss and Care (MK M-TLC) service.News -
Latest findings from Healthwatch England show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care.News -
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Health and Care Partnership is developing a strategy for digital health and care services, and they want to know what you think.News -
Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.News -
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will take industrial action on 15 and 20 December across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Read our response.
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A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government.News -
Over the Christmas holiday season, don't let pharmacy closures or change of opening hours catch you out.News -
More than 10,000 children living in Milton Keynes experience the daily burden of poverty*.News -
Our team will be taking a break over the festive season.