1. Age UK Milton Keynes

    Advice and Information -

    Age UK Milton Keynes works with and for older people to make a real and positive difference that contributes to their wellbeing and quality of life.

  2. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  3. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

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    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  4. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

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    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  5. Journey across all of MK for £3.50 or less!

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    Want to book a ride straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and get dropped off steps from your destination?

  6. Pharmacy opening times for 31 May 2021

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    This weekend, 31 May 2021 is a bank holiday. Pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes may be different than usual. Check what time your local pharmacy is open before you travel. (updated 26 May 2021)

  7. New patient info leaflets for NHS services in Milton Keynes

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    Want to understand more about the NHS services available to you in Milton Keynes? These two patient information leaflets are a great place to start.

  8. Have you taken part in MK's More Life weight management programme?

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    If you have, then More-Life and the Open University would like to hear your feedback.

  9. Your self-care toolkit this Autumn/Winter

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    As the nights begin to draw in and seasonal colds and flu increase, the NHS are providing information on how treat certain illness and ailments from the comfort of your own home.

  10. Practical advice if you're caring for a loved one with dementia

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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.

  11. Changes to social care: what does it mean for me?

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    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.

  12. Adult care home restrictions ease from 31 January

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    Government eases social care restrictions after success of booster jab roll out.

  13. More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care

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    Latest findings from Healthwatch England show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care.

  14. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  15. Group A strep: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Group A streptococcus (GAS) has been in the news recently. But what is it - and should we be worried?

  16. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  17. Accessing health and care services when you live alone

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    We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.

  18. What is Social Prescribing?

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    Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

  19. Safer medication records for at-home patients

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    We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

  20. What is an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder, and how can I access this service?

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    Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?