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If you are struggling with your mental health, or someone you know is, please don't suffer in silence. Help is out there.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 -
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.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 -
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.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.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 -
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.News -
If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.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.News -
We've been commended at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local D/deaf 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.News -
These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.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.Blog -
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.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.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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James* contacted us after being referred for physio following an injury. James has a severe hearing impairment.Advice and Information -
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.
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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.
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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.
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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.News -
‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.
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We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.