1. 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.

  2. Covid Vaccine information in community languages

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    NHS doctors, nurses and other frontline staff have come forward to help reassure communities that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and have been independently tested to the highest standards.

  3. 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?

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. New GP data-sharing system delayed - Healthwatch England's response

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    Healthwatch England have joined forces with leading patient groups to respond to the Government's plans around GP data sharing.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Non-UK nationals are entitled to free COVID vaccines at walk in clinics

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    We have heard reports that some overseas people have been refused the vaccination at walk in centres in Milton Keynes.

  14. 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.

  15. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  16. 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.

  17. New patient info leaflets for NHS services in Milton Keynes

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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.

  18. Blood test equipment: how the shortage may affect you

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    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.

  19. 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.

  20. People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    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.

  21. Have your say on IVF options and gluten-free prescribing in Milton Keynes

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    Our local clinical commissioning group (CCG) have merged with those in Luton and Bedfordshire. This will mean changes to some services.

  22. Have your say on the new Community Diagnostic Centre in MK

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    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 views

  23. Have your say on Musculoskeletal (MSK) services in Milton Keynes

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    Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning group (BLMK CCG) is inviting people to join a patient focus group to review Musculoskeletal (MSK) services.

  24. 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.

  25. Covid booster jab booking system opens to over-40s in England

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    People aged 40 and over in England can now book their booster jab for three months after their second dose.

  26. Pharmacy opening times this Christmas

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    Pharmacy opening times in MK will change slightly over the festive season.