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If you have, then More-Life and the Open University would like to hear your feedback.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.Advice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.News -
We're excited to share with you our Annual Report 2021-22.Advice and Information -
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.Advice and Information -
Group A streptococcus (GAS) has been in the news recently. But what is it - and should we be worried?Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.News -
This anniversary marks 10 years of Healthwatch. To mark this milestone, we're celebrating the contribution that you have made in improving health and care services in Milton Keynes.Report -
We helped Milton Keynes City Council look into the problems that our residents are having getting to see a doctor and dentist.Report -
Hundreds of residents across Milton Keynes took part in our research exploring the problems people are having with GP access and support.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.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 -
Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.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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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 -
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.News -
Have you seen your GP, or tried to make an appointment, in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like to hear about it.Advice and Information -
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.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 -
These three local GP practices will merge from 1 July to become Watling Street Practice.News -
Find out more about the women's health clinic available to some residents in Milton Keynes.News -
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Healthwatch England's report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, or their relatives/carers, to find out how they felt about the level and effectiveness of communications between the staff and themselves at Milton Keynes University Hospital.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, or their relatives/carers, to find out how they felt about the level and effectiveness of communications between the staff and themselves.
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The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, their relatives or carers, to explore their experience of the care and treatment received during their stay at Windsor Intermediate Care Unit (WICU).Report -
As part of all of our Enter and View visits, we plan a review of the actions taken against our recommendations.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to explore patients' experiences of using the Urgent Care Service, particularly around patient expectations, their reasons for using the service and recent changes to the booking-in process.News -
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to explore patients' experiences of using the Urgent Care Service, particularly around patient expectations, their reasons for using the service and recent changes to the booking-in process.Advice and Information -
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.Report -
Healthwatch Milton Keynes carried out an Enter & View visit to Blakelands Hospital, to engage with patients to explore their overall experience at the Hospital.Advice and Information -
The Friends and Family Test was created to help the NHS understand whether their patients are happy with the service provided.Blog -
Find out what has changed at Milton Keynes Urgent Care Centre since we published our report last year.News -
Our latest research illustrates the chain of factors which impact on people’s experience in A&E. The purpose of our research is not to argue for or against replacing the current four-hour target, but to inform the ongoing debate surrounding NHS.News -
Milton Keynes University Hospital has taken steps to protect patients, staff and visitors and maintain the running of its services as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, including restrictions on patient visits and postponing routine operations.Advice and Information -
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.News -
This December, NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E.News -
Cancer Education UK have today launched their campaign to petition for other types of skin coloured prosthetics to be readily available to ethnic minoritiesNews -
NHS services across the UK have faced unprecedented pressures due to COVID.News -
The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board key recommendations from Healthwatch England. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.
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Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.Advice and Information -
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.