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People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. New Healthwatch research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.Advice and Information -
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
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Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.Report -
"So many don’t talk about menopause- they bury their head and suffer in silence": We report on women's experiences of menopause and recommend improvements to services in Milton Keynes.News -
Are you passionate about climate change and the role that health services have in reducing our impact on the environment?News -
The Independent Review of Maternity Services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, led by Donna Ockenden, was published in late March.Advice and Information -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.Blog -
This week, our CEO Maxine Taffetani, was invited to visit the Patient and Family Engagement team at the Milton Keynes University Hospital, and was excited to see how they've been celebrating Patient Experience Week.Report -
People in Milton Keynes regularly share with us their frustration at the lack of autism support services, and a need for more knowledge and awareness of the condition amongst health professionals.Report -
When people talk about access to health or care services being a ‘postcode lottery’, they are really describing inequality.News -
A recent survey showed that between 3 April and 3 May 2020, 5.0% of people said that they felt lonely “often” or “always”, with this increasing to 7.2% from October 2020 to February 2021.News -
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.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 -
All our Board of Trustees minutes are publicly available. Read the minutes from the February 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.News -
Plans are underway for a new interim mental health ward for young people at Luton and Dunstable Hospital.News -
NHS England is consulting on draft guidance for how it engages with the public, patients and communities.Advice and Information -
Do you know about your rights to language support when you're in an NHS setting?Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Linford Grange care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Blog -
On the day that Milton Keynes could finally call itself ‘officially’ a city, Deputy CEO Tracy Keech and I attended a Climate Change and Health Inequalities conference at the Hotel La Tour in Central Milton Keynes.Advice and Information -
Confused about Long COVID? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.Advice and Information -
It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long COVID, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Woburn Sands care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Milton Court care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Advice and Information -
If you've been referred for hospital treatment, it's highly likely you will have to wait for your appointment.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.News -
Many of us needed to interact with the NHS App to demonstrate our COVID vaccination status when we booked in to have our boosters, travel by plane and even to visit relatives in care. But where do you turn when your records are wrong?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.News -
Across England, all existing NHS clinical commissioning groups have now been replaced with statutory integrated care systems (ICSs).
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We carried out an Enter and View visit of The Stratfords care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Response -
Thanks to you, the NHS will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) 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.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.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
Deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.News -
We know that residents who are from minority communities, and those who live with a disability, are more likely face challenges getting the right health and care support.Report -
Read the minutes from the May 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.Advice and Information -
Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.News -
A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Read the Healthwatch response.Advice and Information -
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.Advice and Information -
The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.Advice and Information -
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.News -
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust and Rethink Mental Illness are proud to announce the launch of the Milton Keynes Recovery College Community Inclusion Service (RCCIS) in collaboration with Milton Keynes Council.Report -
Our approved minutes from the July 2021 Annual General Meeting are available to download.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 -
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 -
If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with cancer, we can help point you in the right direction for any questions you might have.
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Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Health and Care Partnership is developing a strategy for digital health and care services, and they want to know what you think.