11 December 2024

New Medical Chief appointed at BLMK Integrated Care Board

Dr Andrew Rochford has been appointed Chief Medical Officer for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, replacing Dr Ian Reckless, who has held the position on an interim basis…

11 December 2024

Get the care you need this Christmas

Pharmacies opening on Wednesday 25 December (Christmas Day) Bedford Borough Broadway Pharmacy, Broadway Pharmacy, 1 The Broadway, Bedford, MK40 2TJ (10:00am – 2:00pm) Herbert & Herbert, 88 High Street, Clapham, Bedford,…

6 December 2024

Warm up and connect at welcoming winter spaces

As winter approaches, a network of warm, welcoming spaces is set to open across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes to support those facing the cold weather and rising cost of living.…

5 December 2024

Local doctor issues call to get protected against winter viruses ahead of Christmas festivities

A senior local doctor has urged eligible residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to get protected against flu and COVID-19 now to enjoy a worry-free Christmas season. It can take…

29 November 2024

Eligible residents reminded to book in for RSV vaccine

A senior local doctor is reminding eligible residents to book in for the RSV vaccine.  This is a new vaccination, available for the first time this year, to those who qualify.…

28 November 2024

A NEW expert team is injecting a genetic boost into personalised cancer care across the East…

Six Genomic Clinical Practitioners are working with hospitals and care teams to ensure that local patients can benefit from huge advances in genomic medicine. Genomic medicine aims to transform cancer prevention, prediction,…

27 November 2024

Data show more general practice appointments in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes

New figures from NHS England show another big rise in the number of appointments offered at general practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. Practices in the region have provided over…

26 November 2024

Community-led Learning Action Network launched to tackle heart attacks and strokes

Gypsies, Irish Travellers and people of Black African, Caribbean and Indian heritage have joined a Learning Action Network, designed to find powerful, community-led solutions to reducing heart attacks and strokes. The…

25 November 2024

New triage system allows patients to see the right professional at the first time of…

Many patients at general practices across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are benefiting from a time-saving process which helps them to be seen and treated sooner. The ‘total triage’ system enables…

19 November 2024

Leading for Sustainability in BLMK – a burning ambition for change

On 15 November, delegates from across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes joined a Leading for Sustainability Summit at the Christian Centre in Milton Keynes. Led by Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes…

15 November 2024

Be prepared: Residents encouraged to stock up medicine cabinet ahead of Winter

A senior local pharmacist is urging people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to make sure they have ample supplies of key medication and medical supplies to stay well this winter.…

11 November 2024

Be prepared for Winter with Pharmacy First

A leading local pharmacist is encouraging residents to make use of the Pharmacy First service for minor illnesses and condition this winter and avoid unnecessary visits to hospital. Most community pharmacies…

8 November 2024

Local health and care board set to sign up to Armed Forces Covenant

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is set to become the latest local organisation to sign up to a national scheme guaranteeing fair treatment for current and former armed…

7 November 2024

Local health board director set to retire after 42 years’ service

A long-serving director at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has announced her retirement. Nicky Poulain, chief primary care officer at the organisation, which plans the delivery of health…

6 November 2024

NHS staff hit the road to offer advice on winter healthcare

NHS staff will take to the road this week to start spreading the word about health services available to patients during the winter months, as part of a campaign to help…