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This report contains feedback from young people about services provided by Brook Milton Keynes.Report -
We are registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).News -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes publish quarterly newsletters, aimed at keeping our offline members up-to-date with what we are doing.Report -
Welcome to our fourth annual report, our first as a fully independent entity.News -
We presented our Annual Report for the last fianancial year, talked about our plans for the future, and discussed this year's theme: primary care.News -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes publish quarterly newsletters, aimed at keeping our offline members up-to-date with what we are doing.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, or their relatives/carers, to find out how they felt about the level and effectiveness of communications between the staff and themselves at Milton Keynes University Hospital.News -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes publish quarterly newsletters, aimed at keeping our offline members up-to-date with what we are doing.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.Advice and Information -
With all the different ways to access health services, it can be confusing to know the best place to go - especially right now.News -
Did you know, one in three women and people with a cervix don't attend cervical screening?Advice and Information -
It's natural to feel anxious or worried if you're told you need a colonoscopy, but it's important to have the test if you are referred.Event -
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Government eases social care restrictions after success of booster jab roll out.Advice and Information -
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.Event -
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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'.Report -
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.Advice and Information -
No parent wants to see their child suffer. Like their physical health, our children’s mental health can change over time, and any child or young person can experience mental health difficulties.Event -
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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.Report -
All our Board of Trustees minutes are publicly available. Read the minutes from the November 2021 Board of Trustees meeting.Advice and Information -
COVID-19 testing rules have recently changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.Page -
Welcome to our members' consultation survey.
Our remit reaches to all aspects of health and social care in Milton Keynes, and it's our duty to represent the views of a diverse population of roughly 270,000 people. That's a big remit for a small organisation! So, it's essential that we focus our efforts on raising the key issues and concerns of our community, as well as aligning some of our work with the priorities of the NHS, Public Health, Social Care and the VCSE. This will ensure that people are involved at the right time when local healthcare services are being designed.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.Report -
People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. New Healthwatch research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.Advice and Information -
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
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Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.Report -
"So many don’t talk about menopause- they bury their head and suffer in silence": We report on women's experiences of menopause and recommend improvements to services in Milton Keynes.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.