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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?Advice and Information -
If you are struggling with your mental health, or someone you know is, please don't suffer in silence. Help is out there.News -
"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.News -
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.News -
NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.Advice and Information -
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.News -
The Care Quality Commission has published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of the cost-of-living crisis and NHS workforce pressures risk ‘unfair care’ for many people.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.News -
As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.News -
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'.News -
Each month we run a ‘Let’s Talk’ discussion group for local women of all ages, to
explore experiences of specific women’s health issues.News -
If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.News -
Have you seen your GP, or tried to make an appointment, in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like to hear about it.News -
We've been commended at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local D/deaf people.Advice and Information -
Autistic people in Milton Keynes can now get a better understanding of what to expect from screening appointments and other common NHS experiences, thanks to videos produced by Autism Bedfordshire.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.News -
Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.