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Mind BLMK works across Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Luton, offering a range of well-being services to ensure that nobody has to face mental health problems alone.Advice and Information -
Find out more about the emotional wellbeing and counseling services available to Young People in Milton Keynes. If you need help finding the right support, get in touch with us and we will be able to point you in the right direction.
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Find out more about Young People's local support groups in Milton Keynes. If you need help finding the right support, get in touch with us and we will be able to point you in the right direction.Advice and Information -
Find out more about the crisis support services available to Young People in Milton Keynes. If you need help finding the right support, get in touch with us and we will be able to point you in the right direction.News -
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) have responded to our 'Experiences of Mental Health Services 2018' report.News -
What changes do people want to make to local services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?Report -
What changes do people want to make to local services in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes?
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Healthwatch England share what parents have told them about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy, and call on services to give people more opportunities to talk about their mental wellbeing.Advice and Information -
Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service is a woman led Charitable Incorporated Organisation serving those in Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes whose lives have been affected by sexual assault and abuse.News -
Last year, thousands of women told the Healthwatch Network about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy – including those who lost their babies. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we're sharing stories people have shared.News -
Care Quality Commission's report today shows 'perfect storm' brewing for people using mental health and learning disability services.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.Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.Advice and Information -
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.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 -
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.Advice and Information -
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton KeynesAdvice and Information -
15-21 May 2023 is mental health awareness week, and the theme is anxiety - something that so many of us have experienced.News -
We're working with the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership on a project to improve how patients experience moving through different health and care services.News -
Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services.Advice and Information -
Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) 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 -
We're supporting the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop services in local neighbourhoods across Milton Keynes that help us to live a longer, healthier life.Advice and Information -
If you're planning to get pregnant, now is the best time to focus on your health and wellbeing.Advice and Information -
Pregnancy and trying to conceive can be a challenging, intense and daunting time. It's not all plain sailing, and women can feel particularly vulnerable during this time. Many women experience mental health difficulties, when trying to conceive, during pregnancy, and after the birth.Advice and Information -
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.Advice and Information -
Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.News -
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.News -
The findings come from the latest NHS England statistics for 2023.News -
New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.News -
As a direct result of your feedback, Milton Keynes City Council’s Housing Team have made changes to their policy on Social Housing Allocation.Advice and Information -
Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?News -
Each month we run a ‘Let’s Talk’ discussion group for local women of all ages, to
explore experiences of specific women’s health issues.Advice and Information -
We may be more connected than ever through our smartphones and digital tech, but loneliness and feelings of isolation are affecting children and young people.