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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.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?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.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.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.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.News -
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.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Broomfield Care Home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Neath House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.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.Report -
Read the minutes from the August 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.News -
Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will take industrial action on 15 and 20 December across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Read our response.
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A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government.News -
Over the Christmas holiday season, don't let pharmacy closures or change of opening hours catch you out.News -
More than 10,000 children living in Milton Keynes experience the daily burden of poverty*.News -
Our team will be taking a break over the festive season.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is highlighting the ongoing impact of historic and current system pressures on mental health services, their staff and the people using them.News -
The MK Deal is a partnership of local health and care organisations, including Healthwatch Milton Keynes and the Integrated Care Partnership, who are coming together to influence and improve services in Milton Keynes.News -
New data from Healthwatch England shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. We're calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.
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We know that an active lifestyle is important to prevent illness and improve our physical and mental wellbeing, helping us to feel our best.Report -
NHS England asked us to explore how Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities in MK felt about vaccinations, and how they could make vaccinations more accessible.Report -
Read the minutes from the November 2022 Board of Trustees meeting.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Burlington Hall care home in Woburn. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Bluebirds Neurological care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Becket House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Tickford Abbey care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.News -
Residents in Milton Keynes are set to benefit from quicker access to tests, checks and scans as two new CDCs are set to open in our area later this year.News -
A new system is in place for when your GP refers you to see any sort of specialist in a community or hospital-based service.News -
You may have heard of Kooth, or know someone who is currently using their digital wellbeing support services.News -
Reflect is a new mental health support service specifically for young people across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.News -
The Maple Centre has opened at Milton Keynes University Hospital. This new facility has been designed to deliver an integrated approach to same-day emergency care.News -
Junior doctors in England (including Milton Keynes) will take industrial action beginning with a full 72-hour stoppage of work from today. Continuous strike action – day and night – will begin at 06.59am on Monday 13 March and continue through to 06.59am on Thursday 16 March.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.Report -
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Milton Court care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.Report -
We helped Milton Keynes City Council look into the problems that our residents are having getting to see a doctor and dentist.News -
There's a new prescription service in place for residents of Milton Keynes who currently have a stoma.