1. Are Young Carers in Milton Keynes getting the support they need?

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    Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 who provide unpaid care for family members or friends who have a physical or mental illness, disability, or an addiction.

  2. Carers MK

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    Carers MK is a local branch of the charity Carers, which offers advice and support for people who care for others.

  3. Young Carers

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about where you can get support if you are a young carer.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  7. Practical advice if you're caring for a loved one with dementia

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    We often hear from people who are trying to access the right care and support for their loved one who is living with dementia.

  8. Ashby House Care Home: Enter and View Report

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House, a residential care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations
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  9. Your guide to adult social care in Milton Keynes

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  10. Changes to social care: what does it mean for me?

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    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.

  11. Statement from CQC on visiting care homes

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.

  12. Bletchley House care home: Enter and View report

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

  13. Accessible information from NHS services: what you should expect

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  14. 'I am different, not less.' Experiences of CAMHS and mental health support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Milton Keynes

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    We joined forces with Parents and Carers Alliance MK (PACA MK) to investigate the experiences of families using CAMHS and Mental Health support for children and young people with autism and special educational needs.

  15. "We know we aren’t getting this right." Changes to SEND services in response to our CAMHS report

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    BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group and Central Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust have responded to our joint report with Parents and Carers Alliance (PACA) MK .

  16. Enter and View: Woburn Sands

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

  17. Jake's story: falling through the gaps

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    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.

  18. Easy Read guide to cervical screening

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    The Eve Appeal charity have published an Easy Read guide to cervical screening.

  19. Read our Annual Report 2021-22

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    We're excited to share with you our Annual Report 2021-22.

  20. Enter & View: The Stratfords care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of The Stratfords care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  21. Enter & View: Ashby House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  22. More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care

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    Latest findings from Healthwatch England show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care.

  23. Group A strep: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Group A streptococcus (GAS) has been in the news recently. But what is it - and should we be worried?

  24. Mobilise: the new digital support service for unpaid carers

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    Mobilise is a new online service for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes, offering support, advice and coaching to those in need.

  25. Improving your journey through health and social care services in MK

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    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.

  26. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  27. Do you live in Bletchley? We need your help!

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    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.

  28. Accessing health and care services when you live alone

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    We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.

  29. Developing health and care services for Bletchley: your views

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    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.

  30. Safer medication records for at-home patients

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    We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

  31. Accessible guided walks in MK

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

  32. 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.

  33. Are you or is someone close to you living with a terminal illness? 

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    Take part in East of England survey to share your experience - and shape a better end of life for all.

  34. Ofsted and CQC publish inspection report of Milton Keynes SEND services

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    The inspection found that the way services are run currently 'lead[s] to inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The local area partnership must work jointly to make improvements.'

  35. Care homes: understanding your rights

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    Choosing a care home can be daunting so it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.

  36. "I really need to see a dentist but none are taking on new patients!"

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    Getting to see a dentist, both for routine and emergency treatment, is a real problem in Milton Keynes right now.