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…

5 November 2024

Resident Briefing: Update on health services in Leighton Buzzard

We are pleased to update residents, representatives and partners on the latest developments in the delivery of healthcare services in Leighton Buzzard. Increasing local primary care capacity and improving services New,…

1 November 2024

Thousands receive winter vaccinations as NHS campaign gets off to a brisk start

More than 284,000 vaccinations have already been given in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes this winter amid an NHS drive to protect against the flu and COVID-19 viruses, new figures show.…

30 October 2024

Six priority work programmes unveiled to help local residents live longer, healthier lives

Six priority work programmes for health and social care will help residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to live longer, healthier lives, a new strategy document declares.  Cancer services, long-term…

28 October 2024

NHS staff join series of talks to mark Black History Month

Around 50 NHS staff in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have taken up the opportunity to learn more about the experiences of Black and Black British people through an October programme…

24 October 2024

Facial recognition technology improves pain management in local care homes

Innovative facial recognition technology is helping staff at residential and nursing homes in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to provide better care to patients and reduce reliance on medication. Innovative facial…

24 October 2024

Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board achieves Living Wage Employer accreditation

Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has been officially accredited as a Living Wage Employer. This prestigious recognition underscores BLMK ICB’s commitment to ensuring that all employees…

23 October 2024

Dr Rima Makarem to stand down as Chair of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated…

The Chair of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board, Dr Rima Makarem, will stand down as Chair at the end of the year. Dr Makarem has been…

21 October 2024

Project to improve health and reduce inequalities is launched in Bletchley

A series of drop-in sessions to provide accessible help on health and wellbeing topics has been launched in Bletchley.  The Bletchley Get Togethers support groups will run twice each month, initially…

21 October 2024

Awards ceremony congratulates NHS staff on outstanding accomplishments

NHS staff working at the region’s integrated care board were the focus of an awards ceremony which saw a celebration of achievements made across the organisation. Intended as the first of…

18 October 2024

Supporting the NHS workforce and local communities on World Menopause Day

NHS organisations in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have re-committed to creating a supportive working environment which champions the wellbeing of their female workforce so that women stay healthy and thrive…

17 October 2024

Green leaders rally for groundbreaking local summit

Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment and Hitchin MP Alistair Strathern, Dr Tim Simmance and local clinicians will headline a dynamic health and environment summit in November, with…