1 July 2022

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board established

A new organisation, which brings together local health and care organisations, including the NHS and councils has launched today to help people live longer lives in good health. The Bedfordshire, Luton…

29 June 2022

New Chief of System Assurance and Corporate Services appointed

Maria Wogan has been appointed as the Chief of System Assurance and Corporate Services for the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities…

29 June 2022

Partner newsletter June 2022

Welcome to the June 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. ACGG_12687_BLMK_-Ics-Newsletter-June_V1.3_22.06.28_15.09Download

24 June 2022

New Integrated Care Board to meet in public for the first time

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) will meet for the first time in public on 1 July 2022 to mark the organisation’s inception. The BLMK ICB…

22 June 2022

New Mental Health Inpatient Unit for Children and Young People

A new acute mental health inpatient unit for children and young people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is set to open before the end of 2022. Funding of £17m has…

20 June 2022

Life Changing Lung Health Checks Programme Comes to Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire residents are now being invited to the Targeted Lung Health Checks programme, which screens for lung cancer. Central Bedfordshire is the second area in Bedfordshire to be given the…

16 June 2022

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership to contribute to NHS green savings…

As the UK marks Clean Air Day (16th June) the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (BLMK HCP) Green Plan is set to play its part in helping the NHS cut…

16 June 2022

New Vaccination Centre in Milton Keynes

COVID-19 vaccinations were given a “boost” this week as the NHS confirmed the opening of its latest vaccination centre in Milton Keynes.  The new vaccination site will open at Midsummer Place…

15 June 2022

Patients’ views sought on exciting proposal for a new purpose-built Primary Care facility in Bedford

Patients registered with The De Parys Group have been asked to give their views on plans to relocate four of The De Parys Group surgeries to a new purpose-built Primary Care…

13 June 2022

Chief Nursing Director appointed to new Integrated Care Board

Sarah Stanley has been appointed as the Chief Nursing Director for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July…

9 June 2022

Chief Primary Care Officer appointed to new Integrated Care Board

Nicky Poulain has been appointed as the Chief Primary Care Officer for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it is established on 1 July 2022.…

9 June 2022

Macmillan Luton Cancer Community Connector x3

About the job Salary: £26,975 – £30,095 a year pro rataHours per week: 18.50Contract type: Fixed Term 3 years Closing date: 21/06/2022Career Level: Entry LevelJob Type: ContractSchedule: Part-Time We have three…

8 June 2022

Climate change, health inequalities and a greener NHS

On the day that Milton Keynes could finally call itself ‘officially’ a city, Deputy CEO Tracy Keech and I attended a Climate Change and Health Inequalities conference at the Hotel La…

31 May 2022

Partner newsletter May 2022

Welcome to the May 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. In this issue we look at creating virtual…

25 May 2022

New online initiative set to help Luton’s children with epilepsy

An NHS team from Luton is using National Epilepsy Week to push a local pilot aimed at improving the care for children and young people who have epilepsy.  At the heart…

24 May 2022

Making sure your child’s MMR vaccination is up to date

Health bosses across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are encouraging parents to make sure their child is up to date with their vaccinations.  It comes as a new national campaign launches…

20 May 2022

Don’t get caught out without your prescription medicine

If you rely on regular medication, make sure you get your repeat prescription request in, in good time.  The turn-around time for routine repeat medicines is usually a week, so allow for…

16 May 2022

Doccla virtual monitoring enables patient care to continue at home

A remote health monitoring system is helping to reduce pressure on our local health system enabling patients in Luton to be monitored and treated at home. The Doccla Virtual Ward system…

11 May 2022

“We can help you much earlier than you think”, says three Bedfordshire and Luton hospice…

“We can help you much earlier than you think” is the rallying call of three Bedfordshire and Luton hospice charities joining forces to encourage more people to get in touch earlier…

5 May 2022

Dr Sarah Whiteman message to colleagues to apply to be Primary Medical Services Partner Members…

4 May 2022

GPs, nurse practitioners, senior primary care leaders, pharmacists, dentists and optometrists… apply within 

Dr Rima Makarem, Chair Designate of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has invited GPs, community pharmacists, dentists, optometrists and senior clinicians and leaders working in primary care…

4 May 2022

People with Experience of Birth Trauma or Birth Loss –  Help is Now Available

OCEAN is a new therapeutic mental health service specifically for women in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who have suffered the loss of a miscarriage, medical termination, a neonatal death or…

28 April 2022

Clinical Dashboard rolled out to support vulnerable older people in Luton

A new dashboard, which allows clinicians to spot vulnerable patients who need additional care to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital is being rolled out in Luton. Developed by Cambridgeshire Community Services…

22 April 2022

Local Green Plan launched to support net zero ambition for NHS

Health and care partners in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are marking Earth Day today with the launch of a Green Plan to support the NHS’s ambition to become the world’s…

20 April 2022

Website launch marks key milestone for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership

The launch of a new website has marked a key milestone in the development of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes…

14 April 2022

5 things we learned from setting up a Health and Wellbeing Alliance in Milton Keynes

by Sonal Mehta- Partnership Lead for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICS, Clare Walton – Chief Executive Officer at Community Action:MK and Peta Wilkinson – Chief Executive of Willen Hospice We…

13 April 2022

Dr Sarah Whiteman appointed Chief Medical Director for new Integrated Care Board

Dr Sarah Whiteman has been appointed as the Chief Medical Director for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July 2022. The current…

11 April 2022

Topping Out milestone marks the halfway point for Grove View Development

The highest point of the new £43 million state-of-the-art Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub and 98 new one and two-bedroom affordable homes for the over 55s has been completed,…

11 April 2022

Partner Newsletter: April 2022 issue

Welcome to the April 2022 issue of our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. In this issue we look at Population Health Management and…

8 April 2022

How should the Health and Care Partnership listen and involve local people?

Residents across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being asked to put forward their views on how they would like to be involved to help shape health services in the future.…

30 March 2022

Ukraine’s refugees face a warm welcome at London Luton Airport

A humanitarian hub has been set up at London Luton Airport to provide practical support for air passengers arriving from war-torn Ukraine. Organised by Bedfordshire’s Local Resilience Forum which brings together…

30 March 2022

Statement on Policy Consultation

BLMK CCG Policy Alignment At the meeting held on 29 March 2022, the Governing Body made a decision on three areas of policy alignment that had been subject to Public Consultation…

28 March 2022

Chief Finance Officer appointed to emerging NHS Integrated Care Board

Dean Westcott has been appointed as the Chief Finance Officer for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July…

23 March 2022

Gold accreditation for NICU at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) becomes the first hospital in the East of England region to achieve gold accreditation for the Bliss…

18 March 2022

New technology helps protect care home residents by alerting staff to early health warning signs

Care homes across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) are using innovative technology to help spot deterioration in their residents, getting them help early and avoiding emergency admission to hospital. The…

14 March 2022

Councillor Tracey Stock appointed Chair Designate of new Integrated Care Partnership

Councillor Tracey Stock has been appointed Chair Designate for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Partnership, which will be established on 1 July 2022. Ward Councillor for Sandy, Beeston and…

8 March 2022

NHS campaign encourages organisations to Break the Bias this International Women’s Day

A campaign group promoting flexible working across the NHS is encouraging organisations to Break the Bias this International Women’s Day by asking leaders to talk about how they juggle their lives in and…

4 March 2022

New health and wellbeing app launches to support health staff in the local area

Primary Care staff across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are now able to access a new app designed to give each person the power to be resilient, live with confidence and…

1 March 2022

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 lifeshining a light…

21 February 2022

Audit Chair appointed to emerging NHS Integrated Care Board

ANDREW Blakeman has been appointed as the Audit Chair for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July 2022.…

18 February 2022

Third Non-Executive Member appointed to Integrated Care Board

Alison Borrett has been appointed to the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, as its third Non-Executive Member, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July 2022.…

18 February 2022

Remuneration Chair appointed to Integrated Care Board

SHIRLEY Pointer has been appointed as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee for the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1…

8 February 2022

BLMK NHS staff playing their part to vaccinate residents

In December 2021, NHS staff from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) were redeployed to the frontline of the vaccination programme to protect vulnerable residents against the Omicron variant of COVID-19.…

7 February 2022

Health and social care leaders collaborate to deliver your future care

Local health and social care professionals have welcomed the launch of a new system which will enable them to view and share important information about your treatment and conditions. This will…

28 January 2022

Dr Vijay Nayar on Bedford Borough cases rising – How to protect yourself and others

28 January 2022

Dr Roshan Jayalath on Bedford Borough cases rising – How to protect yourself and others

11 January 2022

Lee tells us about Leighton Linslade Helpers and how they’re supporting local families.

7 January 2022

Dr Ed Sivils explains how to access local medical services

21 December 2021

Bea explains why it’s important to volunteer at a vaccination centre

Bea Scholes explains why it’s important to volunteer at a vaccination centre after being inspired by her mom.

21 December 2021

Samantha tells us about being redeployed as a vaccinator

Samantha Golton Scholes has been redeployed from her role in the NHS and is now working as a trained vaccinator

20 December 2021

Keeping it in the family

Over the last few months, a local family from Flitwick have rallied together to support the NHS vaccination programme in many different ways. Earlier this year Samantha Golton Scholes, a Personal…

8 December 2021

Big local institutions come together to discuss the future of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Local hospitals, councils, social care, emergency services, universities and rail companies, recently came together alongside other big local institutions, to discuss the future of health and living in Bedfordshire, Luton and…

7 December 2021

“I’ve gained my life back thanks to social prescribing”

Jamie’s life changed forever when Social Prescriber, Victoria, walked in on an unintentional suicide attempt at their initial consultation. Since then, the two have worked closely together to save Jamie’s life.…

3 December 2021

Local health system awarded funding to help reduce patient waiting lists.

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System (BLMK ICS) has been awarded funding to help the local health system reduce patient waiting lists which have increased during the Covid pandemic.…

1 December 2021

Reflecting on 2021 – Director of Adults’ Services, Bedford Borough Council

Kate Walker, Director of Adults’ Services, Bedford Borough Council It’s amazing how quickly 2021 has flown by and the ongoing pandemic has continued to be tough for all of us, but…

1 December 2021

Reflecting on 2021

Laura Church, CEO, Bedford Borough Council 2021 has been a year of real challenge, change and opportunity for me. I took on a new role at Luton Borough Council in November…

1 December 2021

Winter pressures aren’t just for Christmas

Dr Ian Reckless, Deputy CEO and Medical Director, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Winter started early for the health and care system. The season has always been a challenging…

22 November 2021

Winter Pressures Podcast

In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On… we are looking at some of the big considerations as we enter the winter months. We discuss all the good work we are doing…

30 October 2021

Health Inequalities Podcast

In the first episode of the BLMK Health Conversations podcast, we are celebrating Black History Month and discussing how we engage with the broad cultural landscape in our area. We also…

21 October 2021

Health Conversations on…Podcast series

We have launched a ‘BLMK Health Conversations On…’ podcast. The podcast is hosted by Felicity Cox, Executive Lead of the BLMK Integrated Care System. The podcast show is for anyone interested…

25 January 2022

ICS Partner Newsletter: Issue 02

Welcome to the second edition of our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news for our area, keep…

14 November 2021

How the Population Health Management approach helped Jane who spent every day in the front…

One of the key reasons I enjoy my role so much is because I get to help people tackle the problems that matter to them. Social prescribers like myself keep a…