Supporting and helping those living with dying, death and bereavement and their carers is a priority for BLMK. The well being of families, carers and communities is uppermost in the minds of our health and social care professionals. We want the well being and quality of life to be maintained throughout life and tailor the care we deliver around what matters most. As we review the end of life services that we currently offer, we intend to put the individual and their family at the centre. Participation in the Marie Curie Survey is the first step towards achieving our aim and we would be grateful for your support. Further information on the BLMK End of Life review will be released on this page as our work takes shape.
Latest news and highlights
20 January 2026
Pharmacy First sore throat consultations up by over 80% as winter illnesses…
New figures from NHS England show that almost 5,000 patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes used the Pharmacy First scheme to get treatment for…
19 January 2026
Have your say on proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to…
From today (Monday 19 January), members of the public, patients, staff and stakeholders can share their views on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer…
16 January 2026
NHS to protect children against chickenpox following vaccination schedule change
Children in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will be offered routine immunisation against chickenpox on the NHS, following a change to the MMR vaccine. Children will be protected against chickenpox…
14 January 2026
Take control of your family budget with help towards health costs
If you’ve made a New Year resolution to improve your household finances, it may be useful to know that you could get help with health costs. Although most NHS treatment…
18 December 2025
Youth Parliament members hope to ‘go viral’ to help the NHS this…
A group of young people from the Central Bedfordshire Youth Parliament could be heading for worldwide social media fame after creating a series of video posts for the local NHS…
18 December 2025
Help us get loved ones home for Christmas
Local hospitals across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are calling on family and friends to help get their loved ones home before the holiday season. Health and care teams are…