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

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    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.

  2. Doctors and dentists: How to improve care and access for local residents

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    We helped Milton Keynes City Council look into the problems that our residents are having getting to see a doctor and dentist.

  3. Our findings: The Great Big GP Access Survey

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    Hundreds of residents across Milton Keynes took part in our research exploring the problems people are having with GP access and support.

  4. 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.

  5. What is a virtual ward?

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    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.

  6. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care

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    New HWE research shows that in the past year, access to primary care is the main concern for patients across England.

  7. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

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    Many of us will need out-of-hours medical assistance, especially over the winter. Using NHS guidelines, we've put together some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  8. Recommendations from Healthwatch report, "The public's perspective"

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    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'.

  9. Can I access my GP records online?

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    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  10. The Great Big MK GP survey - it's back

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    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.

  11. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

  12. New video guides help autistic people prepare for health and social care appointments

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    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.

  13. Merger of Watling Vale, Hilltops and Stony Stratford medical centre.

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    These three local GP practices will merge from 1 July to become Watling Street Practice.

  14. Dedicated health clinics supporting local women

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    Find out more about the women's health clinic available to some residents in Milton Keynes.

  15. Annual Report 2023-24

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    We're excited to share with you our Annual Report for 2023-24.

  16. Enter and View: Ashfield Medical Centre

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashfield Medical Centre. Here are our findings and recommendations.

  17. Enter and View: Milton Keynes Village Medical Centre

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    We carried out an Enter and View visit of MK Village Medical Centre. Here are our findings and recommendations.

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

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    Healthwatch England have responded to the NHS GP Patient Survey.

  19. GP 'collective action' affecting patients in Milton Keynes

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    The British Medical Association has announced that GPs will start limiting appointments in immediate action following a dispute over funding levels. Find out how this may affect you.

  20. Great Big MK GP survey: report and recommendations

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    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.

  21. Who are physician associates and what do they do?

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    What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

  22. How your feedback on patient transport has helped local patients

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    The NHS is transferring more services from hospitals to local communities. This was causing problems for people in Milton Keynes who rely on ambulances for patient transport to their appointments.

  23. NHS is in a ‘critical condition’, says independent investigation

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    An independent Investigation into the NHS, led by Lord Darzi, highlights the NHS's problems.