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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.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 -
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 -
The NHS is transferring more services from hospitals to local communities. This was causing problems for people in Milton Keynes who rely on ambulances for patient transport to their appointments.News -
More than 284,000 vaccinations have already been given in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes this winter amid an NHS drive to protect against the flu and COVID-19 viruses, new figures show.News -
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Healthwatch England's report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.News -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, or their relatives/carers, to find out how they felt about the level and effectiveness of communications between the staff and themselves at Milton Keynes University Hospital.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, or their relatives/carers, to find out how they felt about the level and effectiveness of communications between the staff and themselves.
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The purpose of this Enter and View programme was to engage with patients, their relatives or carers, to explore their experience of the care and treatment received during their stay at Windsor Intermediate Care Unit (WICU).Report -
As part of all of our Enter and View visits, we plan a review of the actions taken against our recommendations.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to explore patients' experiences of using the Urgent Care Service, particularly around patient expectations, their reasons for using the service and recent changes to the booking-in process.News -
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to explore patients' experiences of using the Urgent Care Service, particularly around patient expectations, their reasons for using the service and recent changes to the booking-in process.