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

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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 .

  11. 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.

  12. CQC reports serious concerns monitoring the Mental Health Act

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    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. CEO's blog: Why we ALL need to listen

    Blog -

    One of the most rewarding things about being part of the Healthwatch network is seeing improvements to health and care services that are a direct result of listening to patients, acting on their feedback and involving them in solutions to problems.

  17. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

    News -

    New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.

  18. Safer medication records for at-home patients

    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.

  19. Fairer, more accessible social housing for residents

    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.

  20. 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.

  21. D/deaf friendly physio services

    Advice and Information -

    James* contacted us after being referred for physio following an injury. James has a severe hearing impairment.

  22. Referrals and your right to choose

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  23. Calling all women! Take part in NHS research

    News -

    If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.

  24. What homeless people told us about their experience of health and care services

    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.

  25. Improving the wait for cancer care

    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.

  26. We've been shortlisted for improving care for D/deaf residents

    News -

    We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.

  27. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  28. Enter and View: Blakelands Hospital

    Report -

    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  29. Waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital

    News -

    Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.

  30. Our priorities for 2024-25

    News -

    These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.

  31. Deaf awareness Week 2024

    News -

    Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.