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This autumn all children aged 12 to 15 years are being offered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.News -
When babies, children and young people access healthcare, it is important that their experience is as positive as possible.News -
The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment.News -
Our local clinical commissioning group (CCG) have merged with those in Luton and Bedfordshire. This will mean changes to some services.News -
A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Latest Healthwatch research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.News -
SASH provides specialist support that's tailored to the needs of children and young people living in Milton Keynes.News -
Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer and radiotherapy is often a key treatment for many patients.News -
Milton Keynes Council wants to hear what you think of our local pharmacy services.News -
We know that our young people are struggling right now, and something needs to change.News -
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and what it means for future care.News -
People aged 40 and over in England can now book their booster jab for three months after their second dose.News -
From Monday 13 December, boosters are open to every adult over 18 who has had a second dose of a COVID vaccine at least three months ago.News -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.News -
Did you know, one in three women and people with a cervix don't attend cervical screening?News -
Government eases social care restrictions after success of booster jab roll out.News -
Millions of women in the UK go through the menopause each year, with the majority experiencing 'symptoms that can be severe and have a negative impact on everyday life'.News -
Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your health and care and get the most out of services.News -
As part of the Healthwatch 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, we have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.News -
New research shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.News -
Over 75s and those who are clinically vulnerable will be invited to book an additional COVID booster this week, as the NHS launches its spring booster programme.News -
Boots have confirmed that two of their pharmacies in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently.News -
Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.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.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 -
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.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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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.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.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.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.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.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 -
More than 10,000 children living in Milton Keynes experience the daily burden of poverty*.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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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.