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.…

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…