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In light of a reported decline in the number of pregnant women in Milton Keynes taking up the flu vaccination, Healthwatch Milton Keynes created an online survey to capture recent mothers' experiences of the flu vaccination.Advice and Information -
Public Health have produced a Myth Busting fact sheet to help pregnant women understand the importance of the flu vaccination.News -
Healthwatch England share what parents have told them about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy, and call on services to give people more opportunities to talk about their mental wellbeing.News -
Last year, thousands of women told the Healthwatch Network about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy – including those who lost their babies. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we're sharing stories people have shared.News -
Read a summary of Healthwatch England's latest research to find out why personalised care is important.Report -
The purpose of this Enter and View visit was to engage with women and families to explore their overall experience of care received when delivering their baby under the care of MKUH.Advice and Information -
Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.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 -
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 -
This week, 3 - 9 May 2021 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.News -
The Government want to hear views on how women's health and wellbeing in England can be improved. Your response will help to shape the Government's strategy on women's health.
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There is currently a global shortage of vials used for blood tests - and the NHS in England and Wales is advising of disruption to blood testing.Advice and Information -
New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided further evidence for the safety of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy.News -
The Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, was published in late March.News -
Women and girls across England will hopefully benefit from improved healthcare following the publication of the first ever government-led Women’s Health Strategy for England today.News -
Central North West London (CNWL) NHS Trust have officially launched their new Milton Keynes Maternity Trauma Loss and Care (MK M-TLC) service.News -
Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.Advice and Information -
Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.News -
Deep-dive analysis of experiences of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are failing many new mothers.News -
This anniversary marks 10 years of Healthwatch. To mark this milestone, we're celebrating the contribution that you have made in improving health and care services in Milton Keynes.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.News -
Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services.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.News -
Maternity services at Milton Keynes University Hospital have been assessed as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC for short). They have been rated as 'Outstanding' for leadership.Advice and Information -
If you're planning to get pregnant, now is the best time to focus on your health and wellbeing.Advice and Information -
Pregnancy and trying to conceive can be a challenging, intense and daunting time. It's not all plain sailing, and women can feel particularly vulnerable during this time. Many women experience mental health difficulties, when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and after the birth.Advice and Information -
If you're diabetic and are thinking about getting pregnant, it's sensible to plan ahead to ensure you have a healthy, comfortable pregnancy.News -
Are you hoping to get pregnant, or could you have an unplanned pregnancy? We're running an independent survey to help our local NHS and Maternity Voices Partnership MK to understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of local women when it comes to pre-pregnancy health.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 -
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.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 -
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 -
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.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.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 -
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)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 often hear from people who are trying to access the right care and support for their loved one who is living with dementia.Report -
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 -
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.