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Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 who provide unpaid care for family members or friends who have a physical or mental illness, disability, or an addiction.Advice and Information -
Carers MK is a local branch of the charity Carers, which offers advice and support for people who care for others.Advice and Information -
Find out more about where you can get support if you are a young carer.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 -
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.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House, a residential care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.News -
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Bletchley House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.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.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.Response -
BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group and Central Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust have responded to our joint report with Parents and Carers Alliance (PACA) MK .Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Woburn Sands care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
People often come to us when they are experiencing difficulties in accessing complex care pathways and need some help to navigate them. We heard from the mum of a young man with autism. Jake’s* autism means he has extreme hypersensitivity to pain.Advice and Information -
The Eve Appeal charity have published an Easy Read guide to cervical screening.News -
We're excited to share with you our Annual Report 2021-22.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of The Stratfords care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
Latest findings from Healthwatch England show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care.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 -
Mobilise is a new online service for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes, offering support, advice and coaching to those in need.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.Advice and Information -
Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.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.News -
We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.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 -
We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.News -
In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.News -
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.News -
Take part in East of England survey to share your experience - and shape a better end of life for all.News -
The inspection found that the way services are run currently 'lead[s] to inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The local area partnership must work jointly to make improvements.'News -
We're excited to announce that we've been awarded funding by Great Linford Parish Council to host a community health and patient experience event for the D/deaf community, with British Sign Language interpreters.News -
"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.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.News -
We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.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.