19 August 2025
Local NHS waiting lists fall again, despite small national increase
NHS waiting lists in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have fallen again, according to new figures issued by NHS England. Despite a small rise of…
Partner Newsletter: issue 3
Welcome to the third edition of our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership.
In this issue:
- how social prescribing saved a life
- shining a light on social care
- experiences of redeployment
- key appointments for the Integrated Care Board
- our transition to an Integrated Care System
- shared health and care record being rolled out
- how AI-powered software is transforming stroke care
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Latest news and highlights
News
14 August 2025
School and college leavers invited to check out NHS and care careers,…
With tens of thousands of young people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes set to receive their A Level, T Level, NVQ and GCSE results…
News
14 August 2025
Mums-to-be in the East of England can skip the GP to get…
Newly pregnant women across the East of England can now self-refer online to get their “all-important” first midwife appointments quicker, ensuring the best and most personalised care for their baby.…
Case Study
11 August 2025
Learning disabilities care provider uses digital records to improve care
A local care organisation that provides care to people with a learning disability has been reaping the benefits of using digital care records. Winray Care Housing in Luton provides care…
News
5 August 2025
Chairs which can lift people who fall in their own homes reduce…
A chair which helps lift people safely and quickly in an emergency after a fall has been proven to reduce avoidable ambulance call-outs and associated healthcare costs, improve care, and…
News
30 July 2025
Patients thanked for using NHS services appropriately during doctors’ strike
A local NHS leader has thanked patients for following recent advice to use services appropriately during strike action by resident doctors, but has warned that it will take time for…