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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.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.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.News -
Want to book a ride straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and get dropped off steps from your destination?Advice and Information -
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)News -
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.News -
If you have, then More-Life and the Open University would like to hear your feedback.Advice and Information -
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.Advice and Information -
We often hear from people who are trying to access the right care and support for their loved one who is living with dementia.News -
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.News -
Government eases social care restrictions after success of booster jab roll out.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 -
Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.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 -
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.News -
We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.Advice and Information -
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.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 -
Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?News -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours.Advice and Information -
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.Advice and Information -
Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.Advice and Information -
The early May Bank Holiday is on Friday 8th May 2020.News -
Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group would like to understand and hear your experiences of the healthcare services you have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.Report -
Between September 2019 and January 2020, Healthwatch Milton Keynes engaged with a total of 604 young people between the ages of 10 and 21.Advice and Information -
Find out which local pharmacies will be open on Monday 31st August 2020.News -
In England, the NHS prescription charge will increase from £9.15 to £9.35 per prescription item from 1st April 2021.Advice and Information -
Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.News -
Milton Keynes Council wants to hear what you think of our local pharmacy services.Advice and Information -
Pharmacy opening times in MK will change slightly over the festive season.News -
Boots have confirmed that two of their pharmacies in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently.News -
Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.News -
Over the Christmas holiday season, don't let pharmacy closures or change of opening hours catch you out.News -
There's a new prescription service in place for residents of Milton Keynes who currently have a stoma.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.Report -
We carried out Enter and View visits to 17 local pharmacies to understand how patients feel about the services on offer, and whether or not staff feel involved in the NHS decisions that affect them.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.Advice and Information -
The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.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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Here's how to get the care you need over Christmas and New Year.Advice and Information -
The new Pharmacy First scheme means your local pharmacy can treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.Advice and Information -
This weekend, 29 March - 1 April 2024, is the bank holiday Easter weekend, which means some opening times for pharmacies in Milton Keynes may be different to normal.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.