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20 June 2025
NewsSecretary of State officially opens new clinical space at Leighton Buzzard Health Centre
Seven new clinical rooms created to meet growing demand at Leighton Buzzard Health Centre were officially opened at a ceremony yesterday (Thursday 19 June) by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary…
Secretary of State…17 June 2025
NewsCelebrating Learning Disability Week: championing voices, and better health for all
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System (ICB) is supporting Learning Disability Week 2025 (16-22 June), shining a light on the experiences, rights, and aspirations of people with a learning…
Celebrating Learning Disability…11 June 2025
NewsBike Week 2025: Pedalling towards health – for us and the planet
During Bike Week (9-15 June), Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) is encouraging residents to take to two wheels – for better health and a greener Earth. Organised…
Bike Week 2025:…9 June 2025
NewsMen’s Health Week 2025: early diagnosis saves lives
As Men’s Health Week (9-15 June) commences, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) is urging men to prioritise their health by seeking early diagnosis for both physical and…
Men’s Health Week…6 June 2025
NewsLocal general practices offering 16% more appointments than last year
The number of appointments available at general practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has risen again, according to new figures released by NHS England. The data – covering January to…
Local general practices…4 June 2025
Case StudyDigital care records help local care provider to deliver safer, better and personalised care
In September 2024, Sembia Johnson joined M&C Home Support Limited, Bedfordshire as Registered Manager. With 19 staff and 24 clients, the company has been growing steadily since husband-and-wife team Marco Faia…
Digital care records…2 June 2025
NewsCelebrating Volunteers’ Week: building trust and stronger communities
As part of Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025), Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) is celebrating the vital role volunteers play in supporting health and care across our…
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week:…29 May 2025
NewsMore than half a million Pharmacy First consultations provide fast access to care for patients…
More than 600,000 consultations have taken place in the East of England since the launch of the Pharmacy First service last year, enabling people to receive fast treatment from high street…
More than half…29 May 2025
NewsConsider local walks to boost health during National Walking Month
As part of National Walking Month this May, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) has been encouraging people to get walking, improving health and wellbeing whilst also tackling…
Consider local walks…28 May 2025
BlogComparing numbers with Mum
In Diabetes Prevention Week, Steven Thomas wonders whether blood sugar could become an online game… I am a diabetic. There, I said it. I’m not one of those people who gets…
Comparing numbers with…28 May 2025
NewsWomen who have had diabetes during pregnancy encouraged to sign up to prevention course
Women with a history of diabetes during pregnancy have been encouraged to come forward to join a free NHS programme designed to help them reduce their risk of the condition coming…
Women who have…27 May 2025
NewsLocal people gather to help redesign community and mental health services
Bold ambitions for the future of community and mental health services took centre stage at a major health event, as partners came together to better understand how we co-design services where…
Local people gather…27 May 2025
NewsNew chief medical officer sets out vision for local care
The new chief medical officer for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has shared his ambitions for improving local health and care. Dr Andrew Rochford, who joined…
New chief medical…16 May 2025
NewsInternational acclaim for Collaborative Targeted Outreach Programme (CTOP) to build local health and care workforce
A pioneering joint research initiative by the University of Bedfordshire and the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board (ICB) has received international acclaim, winning the Patient and Caregivers…
International acclaim for…15 May 2025
NewsLocal residents can stay safely in their own home for longer thanks to remote monitoring…
Dozens of local individuals and their families have benefited from a pilot project to test and evaluate how the MiiCare remote monitoring kit can support residents to remain at home for…
Local residents can…