6 June 2023

Local NHS organisations celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2023

There’s never been a better time to join the more than 16 million Brits who volunteer through a group, club or organisation.  That’s the view of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes…

6 June 2023

Live Well Newsletter Issue 4 2023

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2023 of Live Well, the partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. To be added to our mailing list…

1 June 2023

Cost of living grant helps to support Bedford families

A Bedford charity has been able to provide practical and emotional support to children and families under stress thanks to a cost of living grant fund. FACES provides support to children…

26 May 2023

Local mental health project wins ‘Innovation of the Year’ award

A local mental health programme has been named the winner of the ‘Innovation of the Year’ award at the national Integrated Health Awards 2023. The Shine Programme is a unique digital…

26 May 2023

Pharmacy opening times for the Bank Holiday – Monday, 28 May

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during a bank holiday. Please see below pharmacy opening time for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Please visit…

24 May 2023

NHS urges people to plan ahead for the warm bank holiday weekend

The NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is asking people to plan ahead for the bank holiday weekend and ensure they have the medication they need. Some GP practices and…

23 May 2023

NHS makes ‘know your risk’ call in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to check their individual risk of type 2 diabetes as part of a prevention campaign. Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is…

19 May 2023

Priory Gardens Surgery moves into new Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub

Priory Gardens Surgery in Dunstable has moved into new premises at the Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub – with patients set to benefit from improved facilities and better access…

17 May 2023

Feasibility Study of additional health and care services in Leighton Buzzard released

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has today [17 May 23] published the initial findings of its Feasibility Study, after land was highlighted for potential release by the Department…

17 May 2023

Partnership deal between NHS and voluntary organisations set to benefit local residents

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are set to benefit from a new contract signed by the local NHS and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The Integrated Care…

17 May 2023

Mental health project shortlisted for three national awards

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB)’s Shine Wellbeing Prescription programme is celebrating after being shortlisted in three categories at two different forthcoming awards ceremonies. The triple shortlisting…

10 May 2023

All eligible patients now able to book Spring COVID-19 vaccinations

Eligible patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who are eligible for a COVID-19 Spring vaccination have been informed that all invitations have been issued and that they can now book…

9 May 2023

World Asthma Day event held in Luton

Tuesday 2 May 2023 was World Asthma Day and, to mark the day, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) hosted a community event in Luton aimed at…

28 April 2023

Live Well Newsletter Issue 3 2023

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2023 of Live Well, the partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. To be added to our mailing list…

28 April 2023

NHS advises patients to plan ahead for the May bank holiday weekends

With the first May bank holiday weekend fast approaching, the NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is reminding patients to plan ahead and ensure they have the medication they need.…