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22 July 2025
NewsPatients urged to “please use NHS services wisely” ahead of planned NHS strike this week
Patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to help the local NHS to preserve care for those who most need it, ahead of a national strike by resident…
Patients urged to…22 July 2025
NewsLocal residents get answers to their cancer questions at shopping centre events
Hundreds of residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have received answers to their questions about cancer and cancer screening, following a series of outreach events across the region. Cancer screening…
Local residents get…18 July 2025
NewsMore than half of local people now have the NHS App on their phone
More than half of patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have now downloaded the NHS App, new figures show. More than half of local residents have now signed up to…
More than half…18 July 2025
NewsNHS recruitment drive in Luton to support working-class communities
People from working class communities in Luton will be among those supported onto the NHS career ladder, as the Government’s Plan for Change tackles rampant health inequalities and gets Britain working. The…
NHS recruitment drive…15 July 2025
NewsTragic death from measles prompts vaccination reminder to families
Parents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been alerted to the risk of measles, following reports this weekend that a child has sadly died of the disease in Liverpool. With…
Tragic death from…9 July 2025
NewsMore patients seen at extended-hours clinics in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Over 194,000 patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have taken advantage of ‘enhanced access’ appointments at general practices, which offer health services to people outside conventional opening hours. Figures published…
More patients seen…27 June 2025
NewsLocal NHS waiting lists fall, new figures show
The number of people waiting over a year for NHS treatment in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has fallen by more than half, new figures show. The data, published by NHS…
Local NHS waiting…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…