1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    News -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours.

  2. Helping someone who is homeless access healthcare

    Advice and Information -

    With many people sleeping rough, here's how health and care services can help those facing homelessness get the support they need.

  3. Enter and View: GP appointments and registration in Milton Keynes

    Report -

    We have had a number of people contacting us, through our website and in conversations, with concerns and observations about their ability to access GP appointments, either over the phone or using the online systems available.

  4. Wolverton Health Centre Patient Experience Review

    Report -

    In light of feedback from a number of patients registered with Wolverton Health Centre who contacted us with concerns about their experience of care, we carried out a review of patient experience and conducted an Enter and View visit to the practice.

  5. Flu Vaccination in Pregnancy Report

    Report -

    In light of a reported decline in the number of pregnant women in Milton Keynes taking up the flu vaccination, Healthwatch Milton Keynes created an online survey to capture recent mothers' experiences of the flu vaccination.

  6. Three things you can do while waiting to see your Doctor

    Advice and Information -

    How do you spend your time while waiting for the doctor?
    Here are three suggestions on things you can do while you wait.

  7. Out of Hours General Practice Appointments

    Advice and Information -

    Are you aware you can access a variety of out of hours appointments at your GP surgery? Your GP receptionist will be able to help you find an out of hours appointment across Milton Keynes when you need one.

  8. 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.

  9. My Right to Healthcare: GP Registration and Access

    Report -

    It was drawn to our attention that some GP practices restrict access to Primary Health Care to Patients who are legitimately unable to provide identification, contrary to NHS guidelines.

  10. BLMK NHS Long Term Plan

    News -

    What changes do people want to make to local services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?

  11. BLMK NHS Long Term Plan

    Report -

    What changes do people want to make to local services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?

  12. GP Registration

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that everybody in England has the right to access Primary Health Care?

  13. Vulnerable patients often denied GP registration, Doctors of the World report finds

    News -

    GP practices regularly turn away vulnerable patients who have a right to register with them, research by a leading medical charity shows.

  14. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  15. Why getting personal is important when it comes to health and care

    News -

    Read a summary of Healthwatch England's latest research to find out why personalised care is important.

  16. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

    Advice and Information -

    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  17. National Cancer Patient Experience Survey

    News -

    Feedback from people who have experienced cancer care and treatment is a vital part of improving services.

  18. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    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.

  19. GP practices and pharmacies to open over the Bank Holiday weekend

    Advice and Information -

    The early May Bank Holiday is on Friday 8th May 2020.

  20. Clinical Comissioning Group: Your Experience of Healthcare during the Coronavirus Pandemic

    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.

  21. Listen to us: Young people’s experiences of Health and Social care

    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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. My Right to Healthcare: Review

    Report -

    This review provides an update on the extent to which the recommendations made in our 'My Right to Healthcare: GP Registration and Access' report have been adopted.

  25. More GP appointments to be offered face-to-face to those who need it

    News -

    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

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

    Response -

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

  27. NHS data collection - what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    The Government has now indefinitely shelved their controversial GP data sharing scheme.

  28. Focus on NHS Admin is needed to improve people’s experiences of care

    News -

    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.

  29. Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

    News -

    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.

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

    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.

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

    News -

    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.