27 April 2023

Bowel cancer: early detection saves lives

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, affecting over 42,000 people every year. Despite its prevalence, there is still a lack of awareness about the disease, with…

25 April 2023

“Let’s get Healthier Together!” call at launch of new health website for children, parents and…

A brand new website has today (Monday 24 April) been launched to improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Healthier Together brings together…

21 April 2023

Local NHS organisations take the lead as world marks Earth Day

As the world gets ready to mark Earth Day (Saturday 22 April), NHS organisations in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are showing that even the most routine areas of NHS activity…

20 April 2023

‘Healthy Mother, Healthy Pregnancy’ event for health and care professionals

Health and care professionals in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being invited to attend a ‘Healthy Mother, Healthy Pregnancy’ event on Wednesday 3 May 2023. Led by the Local Maternity…

20 April 2023

New provider confirmed for Ivel Medical Centre in Biggleswade

A temporary contract has been awarded for the provision of GP services at Ivel Medical Centre in Biggleswade. From Thursday 1 June 2023, Malzeard Road Medical Centre will provide GP services…

17 April 2023

Local NHS to hold World Asthma Day event for children, young people and their families

The NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is holding a community event aimed at helping children and young people and their families to take control of their asthma this World…

13 April 2023

Local NHS staff thanked for covering rotas during industrial action

NHS staff in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being thanked for covering gaps in rotas during the ongoing industrial action by junior doctors. The junior doctors’ strike began on Tuesday…

13 April 2023

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes GP practices lead the way in supporting patients living with…

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes GP practices are leading the way in supporting patients living with type 2 diabetes through the innovative Healthy Living Programme. Healthy Living is a free online…

6 April 2023

Local NHS warns of disruption ahead of Easter Bank Holiday and strike action

Health leaders across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are urging local people to choose services wisely as they prepare for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend and four days of strike action.…

6 April 2023

Deaf awareness training delivered to GP practice staff across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

Staff in GP practices across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have completed Deaf Awareness Training to help improve access to healthcare for the D/deaf community. D/deaf” is a commonly used term…

4 April 2023

Local digital programmes shortlisted for prestigious national awards

Two digital programmes in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been shortlisted at the prestigious HSJ Digital Awards 2023. Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System’s (BLMK ICS) Digitising Social…

3 April 2023

Be a good egg this Easter by ordering your repeat prescriptions in time

As the Easter Bank Holiday weekend approaches, the NHS is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions in good time to ensure they have the medication they need. Running out of…

3 April 2023

Take steps to manage your stress during Stress Awareness Month

This Stress Awareness Month, the NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is urging people to take steps to help recognise and manage their stress. Stress Awareness Month runs throughout April…

31 March 2023

Taking action to reduce health inequalities for people with a learning disability and autistic people…

Work is underway to reduce health inequalities for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes this World Autism Acceptance Week (27 March to 2…

31 March 2023

Digitising Social Care at Burlington Hall

Burlington Hall is a care home situated in Woburn Sands, six miles south-east of Milton Keynes. Home to 53 residents, Burlington Hall predominantly provides specialist dementia care, alongside a wide range…