1. Annual Report 2022-23

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    We're excited to share with you the ways we have made a difference to health and care services in Milton Keynes during 2022-23.

  2. A long-term plan for the health of Milton Keynes 

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    The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) have recently launched their 'long-term plan' which sets out how they intend to run our local health and care system over the next five years. 

  3. Planning on getting pregnant?

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    If you're planning to get pregnant, now is the best time to focus on your health and wellbeing.

  4. Board of Trustees Minutes May 2023

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    Read the minutes from the May 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

  5. Tackling inequality in Milton Keynes: the Denny Review

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    For three years, the Denny Review has investigated health-related inequalities in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK). The final report and recommendations have now been published.

  6. Inequalities in Milton Keynes

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    We carried out in-depth engagement and listening activities, to capture experiences of health inequalities within specific communities in Milton Keynes. This report details what we found.

  7. Developing health and care services for Bletchley: your views

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    In August, we supported the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop health and wellbeing services in ‘neighbourhoods’ across Milton Keynes that help us to live longer, healthier lives.

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

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    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.

  9. Board of Trustees Minutes August 2023

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    Read the minutes from the August 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

  10. Board of Trustees Minutes November 2023

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    Read the minutes from the November 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.

  11. Our priorities for 2024-25

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

  12. Safer medication records for at-home patients

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    We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

  13. Fairer, more accessible social housing for residents

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    As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.

  14. 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.

  15. Referrals and your right to choose

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

  16. Calling all women! Take part in NHS research

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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.

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

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    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.

  18. Improving the wait for cancer care

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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.

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

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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.

  20. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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

  21. Enter and View: Blakelands Hospital

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

  22. Waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital

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

  23. Deaf awareness Week 2024

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