7 February 2024

Millions more dental appointments to be offered under NHS Dental Recovery Plan

Patients will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year, thanks to a major new plan to ensure easier and faster access to NHS dental care across England.…

5 February 2024

Local NHS waiting lists are down, as are numbers waiting over six weeks for tests

NHS waiting lists in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are getting shorter, with over 2,000 fewer people waiting for treatment in November 2023 than in the previous month. New figures published…

2 February 2024

Game-changing heartburn health checks rolled out to detect cancer

A revolutionary new test to help the earlier detection of oesophageal cancer (cancer of the food pipe) is to be rolled out in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, in a partnership…

1 February 2024

Start a conversation about mental health on Time To Talk Day

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is encouraging local people to start conversations about their own and others’ mental health on Time To Talk Day (1 February).…

1 February 2024

Pharmacies in the East of England provide wider range of treatments to the public

People in the East of England can now be treated for a range of common conditions at their high street pharmacy without the need to see a GP first, as part…

1 February 2024

Research and innovation fund seeks applications for new award

Staff working in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes integrated care system are invited to apply for an award of up to £15,000, following the launch of a new research and innovation…

31 January 2024

How did you fare with your New Year resolutions?

We’re one whole month into 2024, and lots of us will already have given up on the resolutions we made as Big Ben rang in the New Year 31 days ago.…

30 January 2024

“Please use the NHS considerately,” urge local NHS leaders as services remain busy

With health provision in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes still under intense pressure due to admissions and demand during the winter season, senior local doctors have repeated their call for residents…

30 January 2024

Women’s health and wellbeing events encourage self-care

A series of Women’s Wellbeing events at community venues in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is helping women of all ages to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing. Each event, commissioned…

30 January 2024

City Council leads new project to expand community clubs in Bletchley

The first in a wave of new community clubs aimed at connecting local people with social and wellbeing activities has opened in Bletchley thanks to a partnership led by Milton Keynes…

29 January 2024

New Non Executive Director opportunity at Bedfordshire Hospitals

Bedfordshire Hospitals is looking for a new Non-Executive Director to join the Trust. As a Non-Executive Director, you will work alongside our Chair, Richard Sumray, other non-executive, and executive directors as…

26 January 2024

“Last chance” call over COVID-19 vaccinations

Thousands of eligible people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who have not yet come forward for COVID-19 vaccinations have been reminded that they have only a few days left to…

26 January 2024

Local men are advised on prostate enlargement, following announcement about HM the King’s forthcoming treatment

Following the announcement by Buckingham Palace that His Majesty the King is to undergo his treatment today (Friday 26 January) for an enlarged prostate, men in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes…

26 January 2024

Research pilot set to improve experiences of local people with diabetes

A pioneering research project is set to make a difference to the lives of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, following the launch of a partnership programme which will reflect…

23 January 2024

‘Take up your screening opportunity’ call as Cervical Cancer Prevention Week begins

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is highlighting the benefits of cervical screening during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22-28 January) and reminding people that cervical screening can…