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‘Pardon?’ is a 12 minute film that pulls ideas from students across a dozen mainstream secondary schools in Milton Keynes.Advice and Information -
NHS doctors, nurses and other frontline staff have come forward to help reassure communities that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and have been independently tested to the highest standards.
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The Government want to hear views on how women's health and wellbeing in England can be improved. Your response will help to shape the Government's strategy on women's health.
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Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.
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Healthwatch England have joined forces with leading patient groups to respond to the Government's plans around GP data sharing.News -
Thousands of people shared their experiences of the COVID-19 vaccine. Find out what you told us and how we made sure your views were heard.Advice and Information -
We have heard reports that some overseas people have been refused the vaccination at walk in centres in Milton Keynes.Advice and Information -
Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.
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We often hear from people who are trying to access the right care and support for their loved one who is living with dementia.News -
Our local clinical commissioning group (CCG) have merged with those in Luton and Bedfordshire. This will mean changes to some services.News -
Millions of women in the UK go through the menopause each year, with the majority experiencing 'symptoms that can be severe and have a negative impact on everyday life'.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.Advice and Information -
No parent wants to see their child suffer. Like their physical health, our children’s mental health can change over time, and any child or young person can experience mental health difficulties.News -
Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your health and care and get the most out of services.News -
So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.News -
Between September and November 2021, Healthwatch England submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to over 200 National Health Service (NHS) provider trusts to gather details on compliance with the Accessible Information Standard.News -
As part of the Healthwatch 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, we have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.News -
New research shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.Report -
People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. New Healthwatch research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.Report -
When people talk about access to health or care services being a ‘postcode lottery’, they are really describing inequality.News -
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.Advice and Information -
Do you know about your rights to language support when you're in an NHS setting?Blog -
On the day that Milton Keynes could finally call itself ‘officially’ a city, Deputy CEO Tracy Keech and I attended a Climate Change and Health Inequalities conference at the Hotel La Tour in Central Milton Keynes.Response -
Thanks to you, the NHS will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.News -
Women and girls across England will hopefully benefit from improved healthcare following the publication of the first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy for England today.News -
Deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.News -
More than 10,000 children living in Milton Keynes experience the daily burden of poverty*.News -
New data from Healthwatch England shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. We're calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.
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We know that an active lifestyle is important to prevent illness and improve our physical and mental wellbeing, helping us to feel our best.Report -
NHS England asked us to explore how Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities in MK felt about vaccinations, and how they could make vaccinations more accessible.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.Advice and Information -
If you're planning to get pregnant, now is the best time to focus on your health and wellbeing.News -
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.Report -
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.News -
"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.News -
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.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'.News -
If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.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.News -
Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.Advice and Information -
DAFS (Drug and Alcohol Family Support) are a grass roots voluntary service who support and empower families of people who are living with drug and/or alcohol addiction.Advice and Information -
The East of England Gambling Service is free and run by the NHS. It offers support to anyone in Milton Keynes affected by gambling.