1. Pre-pregnancy health and wellbeing: take part in our survey

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    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.

  2. NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

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    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.

  3. NHS patients to be offered the chance to travel for treatment

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    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.

  4. CQC's State of Care report

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    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.

  5. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

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    New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.

  6. Safer medication records for at-home patients

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    We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

  7. Integrated Discharge Hub unveiled after our research into experiences of hospital discharge 

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    A new team at Milton Keynes University Hospital that combines professionals across health and social care, will now give residents increased support after a stay in hospital.

  8. Waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital

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    Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.

  9. Our priorities for 2024-25

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    These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.

  10. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    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.