1. Mental health support hub

    Advice and Information -

    If you are struggling with your mental health, or someone you know is, please don't suffer in silence. Help is out there.

  2. The ICB's plan for a healthy community: a BSL explainer video

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    "Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.

  3. 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.

  4. NHS patients to be offered the chance to travel for treatment

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    NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.

  5. What is a virtual ward?

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    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.

  6. CQC's State of Care report

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    The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of the cost-of-living crisis and NHS workforce pressures risk ‘unfair care’ for many people.

  7. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

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    New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.

  8. 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.

  9. Recommendations from Healthwatch report, "The public's perspective"

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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'.

  10. Supporting local women with their health

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    Each month we run a ‘Let’s Talk’ discussion group for local women of all ages, to
    explore experiences of specific women’s health issues.

  11. 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.

  12. The Great Big MK GP survey - it's back

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    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.

  13. We've been commended for improving care for D/deaf people in MK

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    We've been commended at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local D/deaf people.

  14. New video guides help autistic people prepare for health and social care appointments

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    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.

  15. 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.

  16. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    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.

  17. Deaf awareness Week 2024

    News -

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

  18. Annual Report 2023-24

    News -

    We're excited to share with you our Annual Report for 2023-24.

  19. NHS GP Patient Survey - a response from Healthwatch England

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    Healthwatch England have responded to the NHS GP Patient Survey.

  20. Great Big MK GP survey: report and recommendations

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    GP access is still the number one reason people contact us. Last year we asked the people of Milton Keynes to share their experiences of accessing their GP practice. Now, a year on from our first ever Great Big MK GP survey, we wanted to see if things had changed for people living in Milton Keynes who need a GP appointment.

  21. Making a difference to the BSL community, thanks to Great Linford Parish Council

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    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.

  22. 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.

  23. Be prostate cancer aware

    Advice and Information -

    Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men: 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. If you’re over 50, or you’re black, or your Dad or brother had it, you’re at even higher risk. More than 10,000 men die from prostate cancer every year in England.

  24. Are you or is someone close to you living with a terminal illness? 

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    Take part in East of England survey to share your experience - and shape a better end of life for all.

  25. Tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme disease

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    As we move into Spring, there's an increased chance of getting a tick bite and potentially symptoms of Lyme disease. Find out what to watch out for during 'tick season'.