1. Mental health support hub

    Advice and Information -

    If you are struggling with your mental health, or someone you know is, please don't suffer in silence. Help is out there.

  2. 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.

  3. One in five children and young people between the ages of 8-16 have a ‘probable mental disorder’

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    The findings come from the latest NHS England statistics for 2023.

  4. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Many of us will need out-of-hours medical assistance, especially over the winter. Using NHS guidelines, we've put together some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  5. Recommendations from Healthwatch report, "The public's perspective"

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    Healthwatch England have set out recommendations for NHS decision makers across ten key areas, in their report, 'The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care'.

  6. Helping young people tackle loneliness

    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.

  7. 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.

  8. Children's mental health: support in MK

    Advice and Information -

    Waiting lists for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) can be very long, so you may be looking for additional support whilst you wait.

  9. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

    News -

    Under a new plan published this week, it's hoped that people will start to benefit from more NHS dental appointments over the next year.

  10. Accessible guided walks in MK

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    In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.

  11. Mind BLMK: Young People's Sanctuary

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    Mind BLMK, CAMHS, and Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes are providing crisis services for young people in need of mental health support.

  12. Ofsted and CQC publish inspection report of Milton Keynes SEND services

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    The inspection found that the way services are run currently 'lead[s] to inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The local area partnership must work jointly to make improvements.'

  13. Making a difference to the BSL community, thanks to Great Linford Parish Council

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    We're excited to announce that we've been awarded funding by Great Linford Parish Council to host a community health and patient experience event for the D/deaf community, with British Sign Language interpreters.

  14. Supporting local women with their health

    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.

  15. Dedicated health clinics supporting local women

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    Find out more about the women's health clinic available to some residents in Milton Keynes.

  16. Maybe, baby: perceptions of preconception care in Milton Keynes

    Report -

    With 45% of pregnancies in the UK being unplanned, and much of the planning in the planned pregnancies not extending beyond a decision to ‘start trying’, we teamed up with our Women's Health Lead to explore preconception care in our city.