1. Care homes: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Choosing a care home can be daunting so it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.

  2. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  3. Healthwatch Milton Keynes Annual Report 2019-20

    News -

    Welcome to our 2019/20 Annual Report. Every Healthwatch publishes their annual report on 30th June each year.

  4. "I really need to see a dentist but none are taking on new patients!"

    Advice and Information -

    Getting to see a dentist, both for routine and emergency treatment, is a real problem in Milton Keynes right now.

  5. Waiting lists are inevitable. It's how we manage them that matters.

    News -

    A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Latest Healthwatch research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.

  6. Statement from CQC on visiting care homes

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have responded to concerns that some care homes are not properly following COVID visiting guidelines.

  7. Accessible information from NHS services: what you should expect

    Advice and Information -

    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  8. "We know we aren’t getting this right." Changes to SEND services in response to our CAMHS report

    Response -

    BLMK Clinical Commissioning Group and Central Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust have responded to our joint report with Parents and Carers Alliance (PACA) MK .

  9. How long will I have to wait for treatment?

    Advice and Information -

    If you've been referred for hospital treatment, it's highly likely you will have to wait for your appointment.

  10. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to improve health care

    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.

  11. NHS GP Patient Survey - a response from Healthwatch England

    News -

    Healthwatch England have responded to the NHS GP Patient Survey.

  12. Tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme disease

    Advice and Information -

    As we move into Spring, there's an increased chance of getting a tick bite and potentially symptoms of Lyme disease. Find out what to watch out for during 'tick season'.

  13. Have your say on new rights for patients

    News -

    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  14. Great Big MK GP survey: report and recommendations

    Report -

    GP access is still the number one reason people contact us. Last year we asked the people of Milton Keynes to share their experiences of accessing their GP practice. Now, a year on from our first ever Great Big MK GP survey, we wanted to see if things had changed for people living in Milton Keynes who need a GP appointment.

  15. Do you or someone you care for have type 2 diabetes?

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    Join us tomorrow, Saturday 7 September, for an event exploring diabetes research opportunities in Milton Keynes.