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27 January 2025

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New data show more GP appointments on offer for local patients

New data from NHS England have shown a significant increase in the availability of general practice appointments for patients across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes between September and November 2024. The…

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27 January 2025

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Treatment starts at Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre at Milton Keynes

Today (Monday 27 January 2025) the first patients will begin receiving radiotherapy at the new Oxford University Hospitals Radiotherapy Centre @ Milton Keynes.  The new centre is run by an expert…

Treatment starts at…

24 January 2025

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Pharmacy First consultations up by 60% as winter illnesses bite

New data released by NHS England have shown an increase of over 60% in the number of people using the Pharmacy First scheme in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes over the…

Pharmacy First consultations…

22 January 2025

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NHS announces series of talks to mark LGBT History Month

The experiences of LGBT patients and staff, the story of HIV in the UK, and an overview of LGBT characters in myth and legend are among topics to be covered during…

NHS announces series…

21 January 2025

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Statement about Leighton Road Surgery, 1 Leighton Rd, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1LB

We want to provide an update on GP services at Leighton Road Surgery, following concerning Facebook posts which were published on Monday 20 January 2025. We can confirm that GP services…

Statement about Leighton…

21 January 2025

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NHS prevents over 1,800 emergency responses by treating patients closer to home

Over 1,800 emergency responses in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) have been averted, with patients treated closer to home, following the introduction of a new system to reduce unnecessary ambulance…

NHS prevents over…

20 January 2025

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Local 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

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Patients 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

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Stay 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

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Shopping 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

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Beat 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

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Preparing 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

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Ditch 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

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An 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

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Walk-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…