1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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'.

  4. 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.

  5. Be prostate cancer aware

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    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.

  6. Staying well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  7. What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

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    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

  8. 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.

  9. Record NHS waiting times

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    The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care. However, it’s vital people still come forward this winter for the healthcare they need.

  10. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

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    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.

  11. Getting the care you need this Christmas

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    Here's how to get the care you need over Christmas and New Year.

  12. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.