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We carried out an Enter and View visit of Camphill working community. Here are our findings and recommendations.Advice and Information -
A lot of the language used when talking about the NHS, and health and care services, can be difficult to understand. Too many acronyms and not enough plain English can leave all of us feeling very confused.Advice and Information -
15-21 May 2023 is mental health awareness week, and the theme is anxiety - something that so many of us have experienced.Report -
Read the minutes from the February 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.Report -
Read the minutes from the March 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.Advice and Information -
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.News -
As soon as you find out you're pregnant, you can now start your antenatal care easily without booking a doctor's appointment.Report -
Hundreds of residents across Milton Keynes took part in our research exploring the problems people are having with GP access and support.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.Blog -
Every volunteer plays a critical role in championing the voices of patients, carers and their families, and sharing their experiences of health and social care.Advice and Information -
Sometimes when you’re trying to get the care you need, you may have questions about how services are run. We’ve put together some information about what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ which will hopefully answer some of those questions.News -
Here are our priorities for the people and communities of Milton Keynes for 2023-24.Report -
We carried out Enter and View visits to 17 local pharmacies to understand how patients feel about the services on offer, and whether or not staff feel involved in the NHS decisions that affect them.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.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.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.Report -
We're excited to share with you the ways we have made a difference to health and care services in Milton Keynes during 2022-23.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.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Dyers Mews care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Mallard House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.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.News -
The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) have recently launched their 'long-term plan' which sets out how they intend to run our local health and care system over the next five years.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.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.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.Report -
Read the minutes from the May 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.News -
For three years, the Denny Review has investigated health-related inequalities in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK). The final report and recommendations have now been published.Report -
We carried out in-depth engagement and listening activities, to capture experiences of health inequalities within specific communities in Milton Keynes. This report details what we found.Advice and Information -
The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.News -
Millions of eligible people will now be offered a COVID vaccine from 11 September, in line with the latest expert guidance on the new COVID variant.News -
The rule would act as an extra safeguard for patients or their loved ones who want a second opinion about treatment options, particularly in the event of a suspected deterioration or serious concern on the part of a patient on a hospital ward, or their family or carer.News -
New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.News -
We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Milton Court care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.Advice and Information -
Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.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.Advice and Information -
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Park House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Neath House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Castlemead care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.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 -
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.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 -
The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care. However, it’s vital people still come forward this winter for the healthcare they need.News -
From next month, women in England will be able to get their first prescription of the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy.