Latest news and views
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/landing_page_banner_image/public/cover%202.jpg?itok=RPh7Qbn3)
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/landing_page_banner_image/public/53642318816_cfd452c140_c.jpg?itok=vkpM8sMo)
Merger of Watling Vale, Hilltops and Stony Stratford medical centre.
These three local GP practices will merge from 1 July to become Watling Street Practice.
News
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/landing_page_banner_image/public/53644711268_92ae75bb29_c.jpg?itok=68fe6I_E)
Have your say on new rights for patients
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.
News
![A woman on the left and a may on the right who is signing. He is wearing a yellow hoodie, sitting in front of a laptop.](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/landing_page_banner_image/public/pexels-cottonbro-6321939.jpg?itok=jOft7pD7)
![a woman with grey hair running through a park. she is wearing a red hoodie and black leggings.](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/landing_page_banner_image/public/2024-04/2692ppp_67f8d9334cf5376.jpg?itok=KPWSHL4D)
Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and fancy wearing an Apple watch for a research study?
Find out more about the Milton Keynes ACTIVATE study.
News
![A man and two women stand together surrounded by greenery. They are all wearing bright colours and the sun is shining.](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/landing_page_banner_image/public/3160ppp_720d267e50751fd.jpg?itok=4DmLBfuK)
Accessible guided walks in MK
In Milton Keynes, we're lucky to have plenty of green space to enjoy.
News
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/grid_image_33/public/48300230757_0ea17d1e37_o.jpg?itok=0UTsOfni)
What stops you from getting involved patient participation?
Throughout July, we’re throwing the spotlight on patient participation: what is it, what are the benefits, and how to get involved.
News
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/grid_image_33/public/52385240701_64d213a3cd_k.jpg?itok=Sc5AtaGa)
We're recruiting new Trustees
Our success as an organisation relies heavily on the vision, commitment, and positive relationships of our Trustees. We're currently looking to…
News
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/grid_image_33/public/national-cancer-institute-BxXgTQEw1M4-unsplash.jpg?itok=_lu1Jz4P)
Are you or is someone close to you living with a terminal illness?
Take part in East of England survey to share your experience - and shape a better end of life for all.
News
Latest reports and publications
![](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/report_cover_in_block/public/hollie-santos-aUtvHsu8Uzk-unsplash.jpg?itok=Q7Sn_SQj)
Maybe, baby: perceptions of preconception care in Milton Keynes
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.
Find out more
![care home](/sites/healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/files/styles/report_cover_in_block/public/HWE_Home-care_2.png?itok=6aotu7tJ)
Enter and View: Woburn Sands Lodge care home
We carried out an Enter and View visit of Woburn Sands Lodge care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.
Find out more