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Want to understand more about the NHS services available to you in Milton Keynes? These two patient information leaflets are a great place to start.News -
There is currently a global shortage of vials used for blood tests - and the NHS in England and Wales is advising of disruption to blood testing.News -
If you have, then More-Life and the Open University would like to hear your feedback.News -
The COVID vaccine booster programme roll out has begun in MK and across the UK, so if you're eligible you'll be hearing from the NHS soon.News -
This autumn all children aged 12 to 15 years are being offered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.News -
When babies, children and young people access healthcare, it is important that their experience is as positive as possible.News -
The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment.News -
Our local clinical commissioning group (CCG) have merged with those in Luton and Bedfordshire. This will mean changes to some services.News -
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning group (BLMK CCG) is inviting people to join a patient focus group to review Musculoskeletal (MSK) services.News -
A new community diagnostic centre is launching in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. You can help transform the way the NHS delivers life-saving tests by sharing your viewsNews -
A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Latest Healthwatch research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.News -
SASH provides specialist support that's tailored to the needs of children and young people living in Milton Keynes.News -
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer and radiotherapy is often a key treatment for many patients.News -
Milton Keynes Council wants to hear what you think of our local pharmacy services.News -
We know that our young people are struggling right now, and something needs to change.News -
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.News -
People aged 40 and over in England can now book their booster jab for three months after their second dose.News -
From Monday 13 December, boosters are open to every adult over 18 who has had a second dose of a COVID vaccine at least three months ago.News -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.