8 January 2025

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…

7 January 2025

PainChek case studies

The Digitising Social Care programme at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership has been supporting care homes in Central Bedfordshire to adopt PainChek – a facial recognition app…

6 January 2025

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…

2 January 2025

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…

2 January 2025

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…

23 December 2024

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…

20 December 2024

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…

19 December 2024

Remote 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…

17 December 2024

Get 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…

16 December 2024

Advice 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…

13 December 2024

Remember 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…

12 December 2024

NHS 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…

12 December 2024

NHS 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…

11 December 2024

New Medical Chief appointed at BLMK Integrated Care Board

Dr Andrew Rochford has been appointed Chief Medical Officer for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, replacing Dr Ian Reckless, who has held the position on an interim basis…

11 December 2024

Get the care you need this Christmas

Pharmacies opening on Wednesday 25 December (Christmas Day) Bedford Borough Broadway Pharmacy, Broadway Pharmacy, 1 The Broadway, Bedford, MK40 2TJ (10:00am – 2:00pm) Herbert & Herbert, 88 High Street, Clapham, Bedford,…