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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.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.Advice and Information -
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.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.News -
In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.News -
These are the projects and health issues that we'll be working on over the next 12 months.Advice and Information -
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.News -
"Supporting the community to live a longer, healthier, life." That's the plan from our NHS Integrated Care Board.News -
In August, we supported the Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership with a project to develop health and wellbeing services in ‘neighbourhoods’ across Milton Keynes that help us to live longer, healthier lives.News -
NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.Advice and Information -
With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.News -
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'.News -
If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.News -
Have you seen your GP, or tried to make an appointment, in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like to hear about it.News -
We've been commended at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local D/deaf people.Advice and Information -
Autistic people in Milton Keynes can now get a better understanding of what to expect from screening appointments and other common NHS experiences, thanks to videos produced by Autism Bedfordshire.Advice and Information -
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.News -
Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.