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 thanks…

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 is…

18 December 2025

Youth Parliament members hope to ‘go viral’ to help the NHS this winter

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 this…

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 working…

16 December 2025

Patients urged to use NHS services wisely ahead of planned doctors’ strike this week

Patients in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been asked to help the local NHS to preserve care for those who most need it, ahead of a national strike by resident…

1 December 2025

Digital records support care providers to work more efficiently and deliver more person-centred care

A project to support care providers in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to adopt digital records has achieved all its planned objectives and demonstrated an impressive return on investment. The promotion,…

14 November 2025

Local NHS preparing for strike action

The doctors’ union the British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors across the country will be taking industrial action for five days, after national pay negotiations failed to reach agreement.…

14 November 2025

New support for cancer patients across Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes launched

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has launched a new suite of informative videos designed to support patients, families and carers throughout their cancer care journey. They…

10 November 2025

Flu jab SOS for residents in the East of England with worst of winter only…

The NHS has issued a ‘flu jab SOS’, with the East of England’s vaccinations expert warning people to get protected now, with only weeks to go before the worst of the flu…

31 October 2025

Local general practices offer more appointments than the same period last year

The number of appointments available at general practices in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has shown a further increase. Figures published by NHS England reveal that over 1,650,000 appointments were made…

27 October 2025

Innovative facial analysis app recognises pain in care home residents

Danecroft is a 34-bed care home in Bedford, predominantly caring for people living with dementia but also other conditions such as Parkinson’s and MS. Since April, it has been using PainChek™…

24 October 2025

Half term clinics to offer catch-up vaccinations for children

Parents of children who are behind on any of their immunisations have been reminded that there will be an opportunity to catch up on any missed vaccinations during the half term…

17 October 2025

Local care providers use digital toolkit to monitor vital signs and prevent health deterioration

A remote monitoring toolkit has demonstrated potential for empowering care staff to make data-led healthcare decisions about the people they care for. The Whzan blue box measures vital signs such as…

15 October 2025

One in five eligible people has already had their flu jab

One in five people eligible for the flu immunisation in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has already had their vaccination, new figures show. It’s always a good idea to get the…

9 October 2025

Robotic pets comfort Bedford care home residents with dementia

Bedford-based care home residents are reaping the benefits of robotic therapy pets. Hepworth House Residential Care Home has 15 residents and since April 2025, two residents with dementia have been living…