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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?Report -
Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 who provide unpaid care for family members or friends who have a physical or mental illness, disability, or an addiction.Advice and Information -
Carers MK is a local branch of the charity Carers, which offers advice and support for people who care for others.Advice and Information -
Find out more about Young People's local support groups in Milton Keynes. If you need help finding the right support, get in touch with us and we will be able to point you in the right direction.News -
Lesley Bell, member of the Healthwatch Advisory Panel, shares her views on frailty, and what we can do to reduce it.News -
We heard from 29 Carers about the top three changes to services in Milton Keynes that would have a positive impact on their caring role.News -
People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID and who would like to be are today being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab.News -
Children are being asked to share their hopes for a post-Covid world in the Big Ask survey.Advice and Information -
Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.
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We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House, a residential care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Bletchley House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Advice and Information -
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.Report -
We joined forces with Parents and Carers Alliance MK (PACA MK) to investigate the experiences of families using CAMHS and Mental Health support for children and young people with autism and special educational needs.Response -
BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group and Central Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust have responded to our joint report with Parents and Carers Alliance (PACA) MK .Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Woburn Sands care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
People often come to us when they are experiencing difficulties in accessing complex care pathways and need some help to navigate them. We heard from the mum of a young man with autism. Jake’s* autism means he has extreme hypersensitivity to pain.Advice and Information -
The Eve Appeal charity have published an Easy Read guide to cervical screening.News -
We're excited to share with you our Annual Report 2021-22.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of The Stratfords care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Advice and Information -
Mobilise is a new online service for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes, offering support, advice and coaching to those in need.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.Advice and Information -
Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.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.