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Milton Keynes pharmacy opening times Easter Sunday 2026
Easter Sunday (5 April 2026) is a bank holiday, so if you need a pharmacy, save these opening times.

Jess's Rule: tips for patients
We've heard from a number of residents looking for support so they can confidently exercise their rights under Jess's Rule.

Children offered vaccine for chicken pox
Children under 6 will now be offered a vaccination against chicken pox.

Carer leavers now eligible for free NHS services
The Government has announced a major boost for children leaving care, providing free prescriptions, dental and eyecare services to those who need…
You have helped me to navigate the system and understand the pathway to care for my child. In what has been a stressful situation for me, you have never once made me feel that I was being a nuisance as can so often be the case when trying to find answers in the NHS
Parent of a service user
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