News and reports

New Healthwatch research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives.

Mental health remains one of the most talked-about topics in our community, and rightly so. Here is what we've been hearing from you.

Accessing health and social care in Milton Keynes isn’t always straightforward — and for some, it’s far harder than it should be. So, we want to hear your story.

The NHS has this week released its hospital league table.

As part of GP contract changes for 2025/26, all GP practices in Milton Keynes have to deliver a number of changes to the way they run their service. 

Patients often report positive experiences for cancer treatment services. In the most recent national cancer survey, respondents scored NHS cancer care services higher than the previous year, scoring them an average of 8.94 out of 10.

Around 300,000 more people are eligible for a shingles vaccination, as GP practices in Milton Keynes start rolling out the jab to protect all severely immunosuppressed adults.

Find out about the local support available for people living with Dementia, and those who care for them.

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

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Precious Homes Assisted Living. Here are our findings and recommendations.

The Government has announced plans to close down the Healthwatch network, including Healthwatch Milton Keynes. Here's how you can express your concerns about these plans.