1. Enter & View: The Stratfords care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of The Stratfords care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  2. Enter & View: Ashby House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  3. More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care

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    Latest findings from Healthwatch England show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care.

  4. Enter & View: Broomfield Care Home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Broomfield Care Home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  5. Enter and View: Neath House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Neath House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  6. Enter and View: Burlington Hall care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Burlington Hall care home in Woburn. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  7. Enter and View: Bluebirds Neurological Care Home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Bluebirds Neurological care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  8. Enter and View: Becket House care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Becket House care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  9. Enter and View: Tickford Abbey care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Tickford Abbey care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  10. Enter and View: Milton Court care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Milton Court care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  11. Enter and View: Westbury Grange care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Westbury Grange care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  12. Enter and View: Dovecote Manor care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Dovecote Manor care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  13. Enter and View: Precious Homes Fenny Mews/Stratford View

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Precious Homes, Fenny Mews/ Stratford View supported living service in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  14. Enter and View: Bletchley House care home

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

  15. Enter and View: Lathbury Manor care home

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Lathbury Manor care home in Milton Keynes. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  16. Enter and View: Camphill

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Camphill working community. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  17. Do you live in Bletchley? We need your help!

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    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.

  18. Enter and View: Dyers Mews

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

  19. Enter and View: Mallard House

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

  20. Enter and View: Ashby House

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

  21. Accessing health and care services when you live alone

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    We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.

  22. Enter and View: Milton Court

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

  23. Enter and View: Park House

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

  24. Enter and View: Neath House

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

  25. Enter and View: Castlemead care home

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

  26. 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.

  27. Safer medication records for at-home patients

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    We’re collaborating with local partners to reduce the risk of medication errors for patients receiving at-home care from family or official carers.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Enter and View: Devon Lodge care home

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

  31. Enter and View: Lathbury Manor care home

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

  32. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours.

  33. 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.

  34. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  35. GP practices and pharmacies to open over the Bank Holiday weekend

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    The early May Bank Holiday is on Friday 8th May 2020.

  36. Clinical Comissioning Group: Your Experience of Healthcare during the Coronavirus Pandemic

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    Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group would like to understand and hear your experiences of the healthcare services you have experienced during the coronavirus pandemic.

  37. Listen to us: Young people’s experiences of Health and Social care

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    Between September 2019 and January 2020, Healthwatch Milton Keynes engaged with a total of 604 young people between the ages of 10 and 21.

  38. Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening hours - Monday 31st August

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    Find out which local pharmacies will be open on Monday 31st August 2020.

  39. NHS Prescription charge rises to £9.35 from 1st April 2021

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    In England, the NHS prescription charge will increase from £9.15 to £9.35 per prescription item from 1st April 2021.

  40. Pharmacy opening times for 31 May 2021

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    This weekend, 31 May 2021 is a bank holiday. Pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes may be different than usual. Check what time your local pharmacy is open before you travel. (updated 26 May 2021)

  41. How your pharmacist can help you.

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  42. New patient info leaflets for NHS services in Milton Keynes

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    Want to understand more about the NHS services available to you in Milton Keynes? These two patient information leaflets are a great place to start.

  43. Your self-care toolkit this Autumn/Winter

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    As the nights begin to draw in and seasonal colds and flu increase, the NHS are providing information on how treat certain illness and ailments from the comfort of your own home.

  44. What do you think of pharmacy services in MK?

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    Milton Keynes Council wants to hear what you think of our local pharmacy services.

  45. Pharmacy opening times this Christmas

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    Pharmacy opening times in MK will change slightly over the festive season.

  46. Boots close two pharmacies in Milton Keynes

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    Boots have confirmed that two of their pharmacies in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently.

  47. Easter pharmacy opening times April 2022

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    Check for any changes to pharmacy opening times in Milton Keynes over Easter, 15 -18 April.

  48. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.