1. Talkback

    Advice and Information -

    Talkback work for and with young people with a disability.

  2. Annual health checks for people with Learning Disabilities

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Essex, in partnership with Mencap, produced a short film encouraging people with learning disabilities to go to their annual health checks.

  3. Young People's Local Support Groups

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about Young People's local support groups in Milton Keynes. If you need help finding the right support, get in touch with us and we will be able to point you in the right direction.

  4. How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

    News -

    More than 1.2 million people in England have a learning disability and over 600,000 people are living with autism, a lifelong condition.

  5. Our response to CQC's State of Care report for 2018/19

    News -

    Care Quality Commission's report today shows 'perfect storm' brewing for people using mental health and learning disability services.

  6. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  7. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

    News -

    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  8. '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

    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.

  9. Autism Task & Finish Group

    Report -

    People in Milton Keynes regularly share with us their frustration at the lack of autism support services, and a need for more knowledge and awareness of the condition amongst health professionals.

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

    Response -

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

  11. Jake's story: falling through the gaps

    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.

  12. CQC reports serious concerns monitoring the Mental Health Act

    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.

  13. Recommendations from Healthwatch report, "The public's perspective"

    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'.

  14. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

    Advice and Information -

    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told the Healthwatch network.

  15. New video guides help autistic people prepare for health and social care appointments

    Advice and Information -

    Autistic people in Milton Keynes can now get a better understanding of what to expect from screening appointments and other common NHS experiences, thanks to videos produced by Autism Bedfordshire.

  16. Mental health support hub

    Advice and Information -

    If you are struggling with your mental health, or someone you know is, please don't suffer in silence. Help is out there.

  17. CQC's State of Care report

    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.

  18. One in five children and young people between the ages of 8-16 have a ‘probable mental disorder’

    News -

    The findings come from the latest NHS England statistics for 2023.

  19. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Many of us will need out-of-hours medical assistance, especially over the winter. Using NHS guidelines, we've put together some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  20. Helping young people tackle loneliness

    Advice and Information -

    We may be more connected than ever through our smartphones and digital tech, but loneliness and feelings of isolation are affecting children and young people.

  21. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

    News -

    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.

  22. Children's mental health: support in MK

    Advice and Information -

    Waiting lists for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) can be very long, so you may be looking for additional support whilst you wait.

  23. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

    News -

    Under a new plan published this week, it's hoped that people will start to benefit from more NHS dental appointments over the next year.

  24. Accessible guided walks in MK

    News -

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