1. COVID-19: Changes to Services

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    Following the recent guidance from the government around COVID-19, services and support groups are being required to change the way they are operating during this period, and many events are unfortunately being postponed.

  2. Milton Keynes and COVID-19

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    Healthwatch Milton Keynes is working hard to ensure we provide you with the most up to date information about COVID-19.

  3. Ways to help your community during the COVID-19 outbreak

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    Times like these emphasise the need for us to reach out to those in our communities who may need the extra help during these worrying times.

  4. Clinical Comissioning Group: Your Experience of Healthcare during the Coronavirus Pandemic

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    Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group would like to understand and hear your experiences of the healthcare services you have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.

  5. Coronavirus Survey Results

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    Keep up to date with the key themes from our ongoing Coronavirus Survey

  6. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

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    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  7. Annual General Meeting - Questions and Answers Session Highlights

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    A summary of the Q&A at the Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 29th July 2020.

  8. Supporting your recovery after COVID-19

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    Your Covid Recovery is an online platform for you to support yourself or your family member, relative or friend following a Covid illness.

  9. Protect your loved ones. Download the app.

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    The new NHS COVID-19 app has now launched.

  10. Give Your Mind a Minute

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    YiS is delighted to announce plans to raise the awareness of mental health and to bring our community to together in our virtual festival "Give your mind a minute" for World Mental Health Day.

  11. New Text and WhatsApp service

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    Healthwatch Milton Keynes launch new Text and WhatsApp service.

  12. My Care Record

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    My Care Record enables health and care professionals to access information about
    you to improve your care.

  13. COVID-19 Vaccination: for those aged 80 years and over

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    Milton Keynes University Hospital are inviting all local people who are aged 80 years and over to come and have a COVID-19 vaccination at the Hospital.

  14. Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

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    In their latest briefing, Healthwatch England share what over 1,300 people have told the network about their experience of NHS dentistry between July and September 2020.

  15. NHS 111 First

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    This December, NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E.

  16. Important information to keep you safe while isolating at home

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    This leaflet is for patients with suspected coronavirus who have not been admitted to hospital and will be isolating at home.

  17. Government: Stay-At-Home National Lockdown 2021

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    National lockdown: Stay at Home. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.

  18. COVID vaccine myth busting with Dr Raj

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    We hosted a Covid-19 vaccination myth buster presentation to sort the fact from the fiction.

  19. COVID-19 vaccines rolled out to people aged 70 years and over from today

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    People aged 70 and over and the clinically extremely vulnerable to begin receiving invitations for vaccinations from today.

  20. Why has the Government changed the covid vaccination schedule?

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    We have received a number of questions around the re-scheduling of the second dose of covid vaccination. Please read and share the important information below:

  21. Every Mind Matters

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    NHS launches a new campaign and website focused on mental health and wellbeing called "Every Mind Matters"

  22. Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a COVID jab

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    People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID and who would like to be are today being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.

  23. Ageing Well Talks

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    A series of talks to explore how important it is, over our lifespan, to maintain well-balanced nutrition and hydration as well as regular physical and social activity in the older age, also known as the 'Five Pillars of Ageing Well'.

  24. National Roadmap to gradually ease the country out of the covid pandemic

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    The Government sets out a National Roadmap to gradually ease the country out of the covid pandemic

  25. Keeping Well For Key Workers

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    The NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes launch a free and confidential psychological support service for Key Workers

  26. NHS Prescription charge rises to £9.35 from 1st April 2021

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    In England, the NHS prescription charge will increase from £9.15 to £9.35 per prescription item from 1st April 2021.

  27. Journey across all of MK for £3.50 or less!

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    Want to book a ride straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and get dropped off steps from your destination?

  28. Children are being asked to share their hopes for a post-Covid.

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    Children are being asked to share their hopes for a post-Covid world in the Big Ask survey. 

  29. Women's Health and wellbeing: have your say on how services can be improved.

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    The Government want to hear views on how women's health and wellbeing in England can be improved. Your response will help to shape the Government's strategy on women's health.

  30. Cancer Education UK launches petition to tackle inequalities in healthcare

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    Cancer Education UK have today launched their campaign to petition for other types of skin coloured prosthetics to be readily available to ethnic minorities

  31. Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

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    For so many of us, the last year has been tough on our mental health. We know that many people have struggled, and the impact of COVID has affected how people can access the support they need.

  32. Campaign for cancer prosthetics for ethnic minorities

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    Cancer Education UK today launch their campaign for the NHS to increase funding for breast and other prosthetics following cancer treatment, in a range of skin tones.

  33. More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it

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    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

  34. New research exploring vaccination confidence provides vital lessons for public health campaigns

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    Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

  35. Read the latest e-alert from the Healthwatch Milton Keynes team

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    Check out HWMK's latest e-alert for fortnightly updates on health and care.

  36. Focus on NHS Admin is needed to improve people’s experiences of care

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    In partnership with Healthwatch England and National Voices, new findings from The King's Fund highlight the critical role of administration in how people experience care.

  37. Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

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    The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Our report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.

  38. COVID-19 vaccine round-up: access, attitudes and experiences

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    Thousands of people shared their experiences of the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out what you told us and how we made sure your views were heard.

  39. Read the latest e-alert from the HWMK team

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    Our latest e-alert contains all the latest Healthwatch Milton Keynes news, and information about local and national health and social care related issues.

  40. How can we manage hospital waiting lists caused by the pandemic?

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    NHS services across the UK have faced unprecedented pressures due to COVID.

  41. NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings

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    Restrictions are lifting today, but if you're accessing or visiting healthcare settings across MK, or the rest of the UK, you must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.

  42. Change to COVID restrictions across England

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    From 19 July, restrictions are easing in England but some recommendations will stay as COVID cases are still rising.

  43. Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

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    The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board key recommendations from Healthwatch England. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

  44. Q&A session highlights from our AGM

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    Q&A session highlights from our AGM on 21 July 2021.

  45. 16 - 17 year olds will be offered the Pfizer vaccine

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    The Government announced yesterday that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to all 16 and 17 year olds.

  46. Bronchiolitis – keeping your baby well this Autumn/Winter

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    Milton Keynes University Hospital is launching a campaign to help parents to keep their babies well by minimising the risks of bronchiolitis and helping them to give the most appropriate care to their little ones.

  47. Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

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    NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

  48. Vaccine boosters for people with severely weakened immune system

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    New COVID vaccination guidance has been outlined for anyone who has a severely weakened immune system.

  49. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Tell us your story.

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.