20 January 2025
NewsLocal people banish the winter blues on Move-It Monday
People of all ages across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will be fighting back against the cold and dreary weather today (Monday 20 January), as part of a physical activity drive…
Local people banish…17 January 2025
NewsPatients to get more services outside hospital as Bedford practice moves three sites to new…
A large Bedford general practice is celebrating after completing its move to new premises, opening up new options for care and treatment outside hospital. The De Parys Group has opened at…
Patients to get…13 January 2025
NewsStay warm and stay safe this winter with NHS services
Whatever the weather throws at us this winter, and with the forecast remaining cold for at least the next week, it’s good to know that NHS services are available when you…
Stay warm and…8 January 2025
NewsShopping in Centre MK? Come and meet us…
Shoppers hitting the January sales at Centre:MK this weekend will have the opportunity to meet our team as Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board host a health and wellbeing…
Shopping in Centre…6 January 2025
NewsBeat the cost of living crisis with help towards your health costs
Although most NHS treatment is free, there are still some costs you might need to pay. With many households still struggling with the cost of living, however, you may be able…
Beat the cost…2 January 2025
NewsPreparing for the cold snap
As the UK is expecting cold temperatures over the next week with the possibility of snow and ice, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is urging residents…
Preparing for the…2 January 2025
NewsDitch the blues and get moving
As January drags on and festive cheer feels like a distant memory, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is encouraging people to take part in Move It Monday, a…
Ditch the blues…23 December 2024
NewsAn update on weight loss medication, tirzepatide
On 23 December 2024 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published the Technology Appraisal in relation to tirzepatide (Mounjaro™) which is a new drug for managing obesity. This…
An update on…20 December 2024
NewsWalk-in winter vaccinations to continue despite closure of booking service for flu and COVID-19
Local residents who have yet to take up the offer of free vaccinations against flu and COVID-19 this winter have been reminded that they can still access them at venues across…
Walk-in winter vaccinations…19 December 2024
NewsRemote monitoring toolkits are reassuring families of local residents receiving home care
The Whzan Blue Box contains various wireless, portable instruments which enable care providers to identify signs of deterioration and illness earlier. Through regular readings of vital signs such as pulse, blood…
Remote monitoring toolkits…17 December 2024
NewsGet the care you need this Christmas
Most NHS services in the community will close for at least some of the Christmas period, but a senior local doctor has issued guidance on how patients can access care during…
Get the care…16 December 2024
NewsAdvice for parents on common childhood winter illness
A senior local nurse has urged parents to prepare for common illnesses which children often experience during the winter months. Understanding these winter ailments and how to manage them is crucial…
Advice for parents…13 December 2024
NewsRemember to order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas
A senior local pharmacist is urging residents to ensure that they have enough supply of any medications they need to last them over the festive period. With many practices and pharmacies…
Remember to order…12 December 2024
NewsNHS flu vaccination campaign set to hit key milestone
Local NHS workers are expected to hit a landmark sometime in the next few days, with the delivery of the 250,000th flu vaccination of the winter in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton…
NHS flu vaccination…12 December 2024
NewsNHS App roadshow comes to Bedford
Prominent Bedford Borough councillors and charity chief executives were among those who joined forces with staff from the region’s integrated care board on Friday (6 December) to show local residents the…
NHS App roadshow…