1. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

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

  2. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

    News -

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

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

    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.

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

    News -

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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?

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

    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.

  9. Accessing health and care services when you live alone

    News -

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

  10. What is Social Prescribing?

    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.

  11. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  13. How your feedback on patient transport has helped local patients

    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.

  14. Thousands receive winter vaccinations as NHS campaign gets off to a brisk start

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    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.

  15. Women soon able to get contraceptive pill from pharmacies

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    From next month, women in England will be able to get their first prescription of the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy.

  16. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

    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.

  17. NHS GP Patient Survey - a response from Healthwatch England

    News -

    Healthwatch England have responded to the NHS GP Patient Survey.

  18. GP 'collective action' affecting patients in Milton Keynes

    News -

    The British Medical Association has announced that GPs will start limiting appointments in immediate action following a dispute over funding levels. Find out how this may affect you.

  19. NHS is in a ‘critical condition’, says independent investigation

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    An independent Investigation into the NHS, led by Lord Darzi, highlights the NHS's problems.

  20. Tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme disease

    Advice and Information -

    As we move into Spring, there's an increased chance of getting a tick bite and potentially symptoms of Lyme disease. Find out what to watch out for during 'tick season'.