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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours.Advice and Information -
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.Advice and Information -
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.Advice and Information -
The early May Bank Holiday is on Friday 8th May 2020.News -
Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group would like to understand and hear your experiences of the healthcare services you have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.Report -
Between September 2019 and January 2020, Healthwatch Milton Keynes engaged with a total of 604 young people between the ages of 10 and 21.Report -
Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.News -
Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.Advice and Information -
Find out which local pharmacies will be open on Monday 31st August 2020.News -
In England, the NHS prescription charge will increase from £9.15 to £9.35 per prescription item from 1st April 2021.Advice and Information -
This weekend, 31 May 2021 is a bank holiday. Pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes may be different than usual. Check what time your local pharmacy is open before you travel. (updated 26 May 2021)Advice and Information -
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.News -
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.Advice and Information -
As the nights begin to draw in and seasonal colds and flu increase, the NHS are providing information on how treat certain illness and ailments from the comfort of your own home.News -
Milton Keynes Council wants to hear what you think of our local pharmacy services.Advice and Information -
Pharmacy opening times in MK will change slightly over the festive season.News -
Boots have confirmed that two of their pharmacies in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently.News -
Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.Advice and Information -
Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.News -
Over the Christmas holiday season, don't let pharmacy closures or change of opening hours catch you out.News -
There's a new prescription service in place for residents of Milton Keynes who currently have a stoma.News -
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.Report -
We carried out Enter and View visits to 17 local pharmacies to understand how patients feel about the services on offer, and whether or not staff feel involved in the NHS decisions that affect them.News -
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.Advice and Information -
The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.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.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.
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Here's how to get the care you need over Christmas and New Year.Advice and Information -
The new Pharmacy First scheme means your local pharmacy can treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.Advice and Information -
This weekend, 29 March - 1 April 2024, is the bank holiday Easter weekend, which means some opening times for pharmacies in Milton Keynes may be different to normal.News -
These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.Advice and Information -
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.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.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.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.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'.Advice and Information -
James* contacted us after being referred for physio following an injury. James has a severe hearing impairment.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.
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If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.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.
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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.
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We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.News -
‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.
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We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.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.News -
Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.