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. Can I access my GP records online?

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    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  12. What homeless people told us about their experience of health and care services

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    Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Healthwatch England have carried out research that shows the issues facing homeless people when they try to access the health and social care they need.

  13. Drug and alcohol family support

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    DAFS (Drug and Alcohol Family Support) are a grass roots voluntary service who support and empower families of people who are living with drug and/or alcohol addiction.

  14. Gambling support for people in Milton Keynes

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    The East of England Gambling Service is free and run by the NHS. It offers support to anyone in Milton Keynes affected by gambling.

  15. Enter and View: Caton House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Caton House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  16. Enter and View: Bletchley House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Bletchley House care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  17. Men's health & wellbeing (with the Hindu Association MK)

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  18. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  19. Improving the wait for cancer care

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    In July last year, Healthwatch England (HWE) published their findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect.

  20. Lung health checks for eligible MK residents

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    Some residents in Milton Keynes are being invited to a free lung health check. If you're eligible, you'll get a letter in the post or a text message.

  21. We've been shortlisted for improving care for D/deaf residents

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    We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.