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…

31 March 2023

Specialised training under way to support children and young people after suicide bereavement

Training designed to help people feel more confident in supporting children and young people after suicide bereavement is under way across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The suicide or attempted suicide…

28 March 2023

Young people’s vaccination clinics in Luton this Easter holiday

Young people who’ve missed one or more of their school-based vaccinations can catch up at two NHS walk-in vaccination clinics being held in Luton over the Easter holidays. They’ll be able…

27 March 2023

Patients invited to book a COVID-19 spring vaccination as first appointments are released

Eligible patients have been urged to come forward and reserve an appointment as the COVID-19 spring vaccination programme opens for bookings. The number of people qualifying for a vaccination under for…

24 March 2023

Mentoring support helps young people in Milton Keynes to transform their lives

An innovative programme in Milton Keynes is supporting young people on a journey to a brighter and more hopeful future via tailored mentoring. The programme carefully matches young people with volunteer…

24 March 2023

‘Know your TB risk,’ local people are urged on World TB Day

People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to think about their risk of developing tuberculosis as the international heath community marks World TB Day (Friday 24 March). Tuberculosis…

22 March 2023

Empowering Nurses: New leadership programme launches in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

A new leadership programme designed to empower nurses in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes launched today (22 March 2023). Thirty-eight nurses will be undertaking the programme, with the first session having…

22 March 2023

Update on Primary Care in Leighton Buzzard

On 09 February 2023, representatives from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) were pleased to attend the public meeting in Leighton Buzzard alongside representatives of Central Bedfordshire…

20 March 2023

Bowel cancer screening: your next poo could save your life

Early diagnosis is vital to detecting bowel cancer: detecting it at the earliest stage makes you up to nine times more likely to be treated successfully. Now, an NHS campaign is…

17 March 2023

Share for Care set to help provide residents with better, safer and quicker local health…

Residents across Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) will receive even better, safer and quicker care from local health and care organisations thanks to the rollout of Share for Care –…

17 March 2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

This week (13-19 March) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It is estimated that around 1 in 7…