2 October 2025

Digital tool improves mobility and balance in people at risk of falls

The largest real-world evaluation of GaitSmart, an AI-driven digital tool for people with gait (walking pattern) and mobility issues across four sites in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, has seen improved health outcomes…

2 October 2025

Asthma inhaler project scoops prize at NHS awards ceremony

A revolutionary project which has improved care for asthma patients whilst also reducing emissions of harmful greenhouse gases and saving money was among the winners at an NHS awards ceremony. The…

30 September 2025

Chief Executive appointed to lead new ‘Central East’ ICB cluster

Jan Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board, has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the ‘Central East’ Integrated Care Board (ICB) cluster.   The…

29 September 2025

Staff with almost 500 years’ NHS service are celebrated at awards ceremony

17 staff who have worked in the NHS for a combined total of nearly 500 years were congratulated and thanked for their long service at an event this week. The staff,…

29 September 2025

New hub unveiled in Luton as vaccination drive begins

A new NHS health hub has opened in Luton to allow residents to get vaccinated, as the drive to encourage seasonal jabs gets underway. The Bury Park Health Hub, located at…

25 September 2025

Personalised care is the focus for local patients

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who live with physical or mental health conditions have been urged to consider what personalised care could do to improve their wellbeing, as part…

24 September 2025

NHS makes it easier than ever to protect two and three year olds against flu…

For the first time, parents across the East of England will be able to get their two and three year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies this autumn – alongside…

12 September 2025

Groundbreaking local cancer project shortlisted for major national award

Pioneering work to tackle health inequalities in cancer treatment in Luton has been shortlisted for one of the health sector’s most prestigious awards. A spotlight on an empty chair at a…

12 September 2025

“Know your numbers” call to patients amid hidden blood pressure risk

As many as 100,000 people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes could be living with undiagnosed high blood pressure, potentially putting them at risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and…

10 September 2025

Eligible residents urged to get protected against flu this winter

People who qualify for a free NHS flu vaccination this winter have been reminded to make a plan to receive it, as the annual campaign kicks off in Bedfordshire, Luton and…

1 September 2025

Chairs for the East of England’s reorganised future integrated care boards confirmed

The geographies of the three clusters of ICBs in the East of England. NHS England in the East of England has today confirmed the appointments of the three Chairs who will…

22 August 2025

Local residents invited to have their say on community and mental health services in major…

People living in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will get the chance to shape the future of community and mental health services in the area, as part of a major review…

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 just over 9,500 (0.1%) across England…

14 August 2025

School and college leavers invited to check out NHS and care careers, as results day…

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 today and next week, school and…

14 August 2025

Mums-to-be in the East of England can skip the GP to get faster first NHS…

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. By…