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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.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is highlighting the ongoing impact of historic and current system pressures on mental health services, their staff and the people using them.News -
The MK Deal is a partnership of local health and care organisations, including Healthwatch Milton Keynes and the Integrated Care Partnership, who are coming together to influence and improve services in Milton Keynes.News -
New data from Healthwatch England shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. We're calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.
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Residents in Milton Keynes are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans as two new CDCs are set to open in our area later this year.News -
A new system is in place for when your GP refers you to see any sort of specialist in a community or hospital-based service.News -
You may have heard of Kooth, or know someone who is currently using their digital wellbeing support services.News -
Reflect is a new mental health support service specifically for young people across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.News -
The Maple Centre has opened at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This new facility has been designed to deliver an integrated approach to same-day emergency care.News -
Junior doctors in England (including Milton Keynes) will take industrial action beginning with a full 72-hour stoppage of work from today. Continuous strike action – day and night – will begin at 06.59am on Monday 13 March and continue through to 06.59am on Thursday 16 March.News -
Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers.News -
This anniversary marks 10 years of Healthwatch. To mark this milestone, we're celebrating the contribution that you have made in improving health and care services in Milton Keynes.News -
There's a new prescription service in place for residents of Milton Keynes who currently have a stoma.News -
As soon as you find out you're pregnant, you can now start your antenatal care easily without booking a doctor's appointment.News -
We're working with the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership on a project to improve how patients experience moving through different health and care services.News -
Here are our priorities for the people and communities of Milton Keynes for 2023-24.News -
Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services.News -
We're supporting the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop services in local neighbourhoods across Milton Keynes that help us to live a longer, healthier life.News -
Maternity services at Milton Keynes University Hospital have been assessed as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC for short). They have been rated as 'Outstanding' for leadership.News -
The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) have recently launched their 'long-term plan' which sets out how they intend to run our local health and care system over the next five years.News -
Are you hoping to get pregnant, or could you have an unplanned pregnancy? We're running an independent survey to help our local NHS and Maternity Voices Partnership MK to understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of local women when it comes to pre-pregnancy health.News -
For three years, the Denny Review has investigated health-related inequalities in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK). The final report and recommendations have now been published.News -
Millions of eligible people will now be offered a COVID vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new COVID variant.News -
The rule would act as an extra safeguard for patients or their loved ones who want a second opinion about treatment options, particularly in the event of a suspected deterioration or serious concern on the part of a patient on a hospital ward, or their family or carer.News -
New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.News -
We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.News -
"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.News -
In August, we supported the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop health and wellbeing services in ‘neighbourhoods’ across Milton Keynes that help us to live longer, healthier lives.News -
NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.News -
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of the cost-of-living crisis and NHS workforce pressures risk ‘unfair care’ for many people.News -
The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care. However, it’s vital people still come forward this winter for the healthcare they need.News -
From next month, women in England will be able to get their first prescription of the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy.News -
The findings come from the latest NHS England statistics for 2023.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.News -
We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.News -
As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.News -
Healthwatch England have set out recommendations for NHS decision makers across ten key areas, in their report, 'The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care'.News -
Each month we run a ‘Let’s Talk’ discussion group for local women of all ages, to
explore experiences of specific women’s health issues.News -
Our team will be taking a well-earned break over Christmas.News -
A new team at Milton Keynes University Hospital that combines professionals across health and social care, will now give residents increased support after a stay in hospital.News -
If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.News -
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.
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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.News -
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.
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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.