1. Board of Trustees Minutes July 2019

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    Healthwatch Milton Keynes CIO Board of Trustees minutes are publicly available.

  2. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  3. Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service

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    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.

  4. Understanding the impact of miscarriage on your mental health – Beth and Fatima share their stories

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    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.

  5. Our response to CQC's State of Care report for 2018/19

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    Care Quality Commission's report today shows 'perfect storm' brewing for people using mental health and learning disability services.

  6. Improvements to Communication around Gluten Free Prescribing

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    In response to our report 'Gluten Free Prescribing', published in May 2019, Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group has made improvements to their communications around the changes to gluten free prescribing.

  7. Why getting personal is important when it comes to health and care

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    Read a summary of Healthwatch England's latest research to find out why personalised care is important.

  8. The Flu Vaccine & Pregnant Women

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    Public Health have produced a Myth Busting fact sheet to help pregnant women understand the importance of the flu vaccination.

  9. Advocacy after Fatal Domestic Abuse

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    Specialist & expert help after the domestic homicide or suicide of your family member.

  10. Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?

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    Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.

  11. CQC reports serious concerns monitoring the Mental Health Act

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    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.

  12. What is the MK Deal and what does it mean for you?

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    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.

  13. Let's Talk: Menopause

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  14. What's the deal?

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    Read the latest blog on the MK Deal from our CEO, Maxine Taffetani.

  15. Cost of living: People are avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions

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    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.

  16. Let's Talk: Exercise & Self care

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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.

  17. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    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.

  18. Have your say: Easy Read format

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    Take five minutes to share with us your experiences of health and care services in Milton Keynes.

  19. What do Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities in our city think about the NHS England vaccinations programme?

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    NHS England asked us to explore how Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities in MK felt about vaccinations, and how they could make vaccinations more accessible.

  20. Let's Talk: Spiritual & holistic wellbeing

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