26 January 2023
Catch-up flu clinics for children in Luton
‘Catch-up’ flu clinics for children aged 2 to 15 are set to take place in Luton this weekend (Saturday 28 January) and during the February half-term break.
The NHS continues…
Catch-up flu…26 January 2023
Bedfordshire Hospitals’ Midwives win NHS England’s Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award
Professor Jacqueline Dunkley–Bent OBE, NHS England’s Chief Midwifery Officer, recently awarded three of our marvellous midwives at Bedfordshire Hospitals these coveted awards.
The Chief Midwife Officer’s Silver Award is awarded…
Bedfordshire Hospitals’…26 January 2023
Healthy Mother, Healthy Pregnancy Event
Health and care professionals are invited to attend a ‘Healthy Mother, Healthy Pregnancy’ event hosted by the Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated…
Healthy Mother,…24 January 2023
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Bedford Borough is encouraging residents who have received a letter from their GP inviting them to a cervical screening test, to attend their appointment.
Screening helps to detect any pre-cancer…
Cervical Cancer…17 January 2023
Changes to provider for Ivel Medical Centre, Biggleswade
Statement on Ivel Medical Centre, Biggleswade
The GP partners at Ivel Medical Centre in Biggleswade have notified Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) of their decision…
Changes to…17 January 2023
First ‘Using Quality Improvement to Tackle Inequity’ workshop held in BLMK
A workshop on using quality improvement to tackle inequity was delivered for the first time in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes – a big step forward as part of Bedfordshire,…
First ‘Using…12 January 2023
Victor’s diabetes prevention journey in Luton
When Victor was first told he was at high risk and very close to developing Type 2 Diabetes, he was worried and wasn’t sure what steps he needed to take…
Victor’s diabetes…4 January 2023
Message from Dr Whiteman, Chief Medical Director
With Group A STREP, flu and Covid-19 infections circulating in our communities, we are seeing an increase in the number of very sick people who need urgent care in our…
Message from…4 January 2023
New Luton Dementia Service Will Support Care Homes
Launch of new service in Luton, supporting care homes caring for people with a diagnosis of Dementia.
Bedfordshire Dementia Intensive Support Service has been awarded temporary funding until the end…
New Luton…3 January 2023
NHS Launches New Dementia Diagnosis Drive in Central Bedfordshire
A new specialist dementia diagnosis service is being set up by the Trust in Central Bedfordshire as part of a national NHS pilot. Care home residents will be assessed for the…
NHS Launches…3 January 2023
NHS trials helper robot to deliver medicines around hospitals
Milton Keynes University Hospital is delighted to be working with Academy of Robotics, a small British artificial intelligence company, to create and trial a delivery robot or “Helper Bot” to…
NHS trials…23 December 2022
“Try NHS 111 online first this winter,” NHS advises patients
This winter the NHS is running a new campaign to encourage people to get to the help they need by using the NHS 111 online service.
The NHS 111 online…
“Try NHS…22 December 2022
Local NHS issues urgent plea to the public as services experience extreme pressures
Local NHS leaders are urging patients to use the right NHS service for their condition as health services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes experience their busiest period in history. …
Local NHS…22 December 2022
Pharmacy opening hours over the festive period
Ahead of the Christmas period (24 December – 3 January), people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being reminded how to access health services.
Pharmacies across the region will…
Pharmacy opening…21 December 2022
“Get the flu jab this winter,” people over 50 are reminded
Over-50s in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been reminded that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccination as the number of cases continues to rise across England.
… “Get the…21 December 2022
Christmas 2022 issue of Live Well
Welcome to the Christmas 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership.
In this issue we highlight examples of…
Christmas 2022…16 December 2022
Don’t forget to order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas
People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being reminded to order their repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas.
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is…
Don’t forget…15 December 2022
AI-powered software transforming stroke care in Milton Keynes
Software powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming care for stroke patients at Milton Keynes Hospital. The new software is helping to quickly diagnose and treat patients.
The software analyses…
AI-powered software…15 December 2022
Personal health budgets are helping children and young people to have more choice about their…
S is a young person from Luton with a diagnosis of Autism and Global Development Delay. S also has a problematic sleep pattern. She attends a local Children with Special…
Personal health…15 December 2022
Digital innovation brings important benefits to social care
The wealth of digital technology and equipment being introduced to support people using social care services is making a real difference across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
The…
Digital innovation…14 December 2022
Industrial Action 2022
Industrial action in England
The Royal College of Nursing has confirmed that it plans to take strike action on Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 December. The strikes will happen in…
Industrial Action…13 December 2022
Warm Homes Bedford Borough Launched
Bedford Borough residents with long term health conditions could receive free support to help keep their households warm this winter.
Warm Homes Bedford Borough has been set up by Bedford…
Warm Homes…12 December 2022
“Get the flu jab this winter,” people with long-term conditions urged
People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who live with a long-term health condition have been urged to get a flu vaccination as the number of cases continues to rise…
“Get the…9 December 2022
AI-powered software transforming stroke care in Milton Keynes.
Software powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming care for stroke patients at Milton Keynes Hospital. The new software is helping to quickly diagnose and treat patients.
The software analyses…
AI-powered software…8 December 2022
Pregnant women urged to get the flu jab this winter
Pregnant women in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to come forward for a flu vaccination this winter.
With the holiday season fast approaching, there is still time…
Pregnant women…6 December 2022
Group A Strep – What you need to know
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does…
Group A…2 December 2022
Leighton Linslade Health Connections – New Name and a New Home
The NHS is investing in new services at Leighton Buzzard Health Centre that will support the work of the town’s three GP practices.
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care…
Leighton Linslade…2 December 2022
Supporting wellbeing within the primary care workforce while helping patients to better self-manage their mental…
The ever-increasing pressure on primary care services in England has been well documented in recent times. NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) recognised this issue…
Supporting wellbeing…1 December 2022
Welcome to the December 2022 issue of Live Well
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Two COVID-19 vaccination centres in Bedford and Luton to close
As the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations changes to resemble more closely the delivery of other vaccinations, such as for flu, two vaccination centres in Bedford and Luton will close on…
Two COVID-19…1 December 2022
Milton Keynes COVID-19 vaccination centre to close
As the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations changes to resemble more closely the delivery of other vaccinations, such as for flu, the vaccination centre at Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes will…
Milton Keynes…1 December 2022
Bedford NHS staff member who reached out to Keeping Well shares her “life-changing” experience
When an NHS staff member says she was close to resigning due to feeling overwhelmed at work, she reached out in time to the Keeping Well BLMK service. She shares the story:…
Bedford NHS…30 November 2022
Luton GP practice undergoes major renovation
Thousands of patients are set to benefit as Kingsway Health Centre in Luton officially re-opens following a major renovation.
The renovation has been completed to provide a safe and modern…
Luton GP…25 November 2022
Workforce Podcast
In this episode of BLMK Health Conversations On…we focus on Workforce.
We discuss what the term means in the broader sense, the importance of investing in people, the reasons why…
Workforce Podcast24 November 2022
Working together for a dementia patient in Leighton Buzzard
“D”, from Leighton Buzzard, suffered with dementia. Enabling her to remain at home was very important. However, her respiratory condition had deteriorated and she was unable to climb the stairs…
Working together…21 November 2022
Success for Luton Children’s Epilepsy Pilot at HSJ Awards 2022
A Children’s Epilepsy Pilot in Luton has been named the winner of the ‘Using Data to Connect Services Award’ at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards 2022.
The ‘Digitising Care…
Success for…18 November 2022
Local Support for Young People with a Neurodiversity Diagnosis
Getting a neurodiversity diagnosis– which can include conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – for your child can leave families with lots of…
Local Support…17 November 2022
Flu Vaccination Reminder for Parents of Young Children
Parents of children aged 2 and 3 are being encouraged to take up the offer of the flu vaccine for their children.
The flu vaccination for children is a quick…
Flu Vaccination…17 November 2022
Going Digital – The Future of Health and Care Services?
Residents in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being urged to give their thoughts and opinions on the future of digital health and care services.
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes…
Going Digital…14 November 2022
Get Active this National Self Care Week
Health and care organisations across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are urging local residents to become more active as National Self Care Week gets underway from Monday, 14 November.
Self…
Get Active…11 November 2022
Janeth’s Diabetes Prevention Journey in Luton
When Janeth learned that she was at risk of Type 2 diabetes, she was worried and stressed how this would affect her everyday life. As Type 2 diabetes runs in…
Janeth’s Diabetes…10 November 2022
How the Population Health Management approach helped Jane who spent every day in the front…
One of the key reasons I enjoy my role so much is because I get to help people tackle the problems that matter to them.
Social prescribers like myself keep…
How the…9 November 2022
Putnoe Walk-In Centre Contract extended until March 2024
Putnoe Walk-In Centre will remain open as the contract has been extended to 31 March 2024 by Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB).
The current opening hours…
Putnoe Walk-In…4 November 2022
£3million funding to help tackle region’s health inequalities
The University of Bedfordshire has been awarded £3million by NHS England to develop a research and innovation hub in collaboration with the NHS BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes) Health…
£3million funding…4 November 2022
Walk-in Slots Open at Large Vaccination Centres
People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination now have more choice about where and when to receive it.
Starting on Saturday 5 November,…
Walk-in Slots…4 November 2022
Welcome to the October 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire,…
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Deadline approaches to apply to Fellowship Programmes
The ARC Fellowship Programme is aimed at clinicians, health and social care practitioners, voluntary sector staff and NHS managers across the East of England.
The programme, which has been running…
Deadline approaches…1 November 2022
Low Calorie Diet Programme – Martin’s Story
Martin, 34 from Bedfordshire, joined the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
The NHS Low Calorie Diet programme is for people who are overweight…
Low Calorie…1 November 2022
Get boosted and get protected this Autumn
NHS colleagues across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are encouraging people to come forward for their COVID-19 Booster and flu vaccination.
Community pharmacies, some local GP practices, large vaccination centres…
Get boosted…28 October 2022
Volunteers on hand at local hospital to offer support and advice
“B” was a young woman who recently attended the emergency department at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) suffering with mental health issues.
Following a discussion, the volunteers discovered that “B”…
Volunteers on…27 October 2022
Local health services working to empower young people with ADHD to be a part of…
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Health Services have been working with young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to help them manage their own health and wellbeing.
Historically, ADHD treatment…
Local health…27 October 2022
VIDEO: All carers urged to get their vaccinations
Nikita Kanani, GP and SRO of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, NHS England is urging paid and unpaid carers to get vaccinated
VIDEO: All…27 October 2022
Local NHS issues COVID-19 vaccination reminder to those who are immunosuppressed
Health chiefs from NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (ICB) are reminding the public of the offer of a COVID-19 booster vaccination to help provide extra protection…
Local NHS…26 October 2022
Keyworker service is helping to support vulnerable children and young people in Bedfordshire
L is an 18-year-old who was struggling to communicate with autism professionals.
She started working with a keyworker, who supported her over a few months. The keyworker service provides the…
Keyworker service…24 October 2022
Fight Off Flu This Winter
Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to get their flu jab this winter.
Getting vaccinated reduces the chance of catching flu and spreading it to friends, family and others in…
Fight Off…21 October 2022
Free journeys in vaxi cabs to drive up vaccination rates in Milton Keynes
People living or working in Milton Keynes who are now eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster but don’t have access to transport, have been reminded that they can take advantage…
Free journeys…20 October 2022
Free journeys in vaxi cabs to drive up vaccination rates in Bedfordshire
People living or working in Bedford Borough or Central Bedfordshire who are now eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster but don’t have access to transport, have been reminded that they…
Free journeys…19 October 2022
Helping Children Living with Epilepsy in Luton
In 2020, the Integrated Patient-Controlled Medical Record pilot was launched in order to improve the outcomes for children living with epilepsy in Luton. Epilepsy is the most common long-term condition…
Helping Children…17 October 2022
Cancer
In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On… we will focus on cancer detection, care of cancer patients and treatment available
will focus cancer detection, care of cancer patients and…
Cancer13 October 2022
Felix’s Story – NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme
Felix, from Luton, joined the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme following a referral from his GP due to his type 2 diabetes. He believed that this was his last chance…
Felix’s Story…13 October 2022
Milestone reaches as NHS services deliver the 100,000TH COVID-19 Autumn booster to local people
The NHS autumn booster campaign in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes has got off to a brisk start, with the 100,000th vaccine already having been delivered this week, less than…
Milestone reaches…13 October 2022
NHS Invites People 50 and Over For Autumn Boosters And Flu Jabs
Millions of people aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines tomorrow, as the NHS Covid-19 and flu programmes continue to protect the…
NHS Invites…12 October 2022
Amber alert issued on blood stocks – existing O Neg and O Pos donors asked…
NHS blood “amber alert” triggeredNon urgent elective surgery which requires blood may be postponedExisting O Negative and O Positive donors asked to book in at Blood Donor Centres
NHS Blood…
Amber alert…12 October 2022
Project to support wellbeing of the primary care workforce and patients extended by ICB
After an overwhelmingly successful pilot scheme, NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) has extended the ‘Shine Programme’, a unique digital approach to supporting staff and…
Project to…6 October 2022
Newly expanded outpatients area at Bedford Hospital will improve patient experience and help reduce waiting…
From Monday (10 October) Bedford Hospital will begin treating patients in a newly expanded, modern and purpose built facility, which will improve overall patient experience and tackle waiting lists, exacerbated…
Newly expanded…6 October 2022
Free Journeys in Vaxi Cabs to Drive Up Vaccination Rates in Luton
People living or working in Luton who are now eligible for a COVID-19 or flu vaccination, but don’t have access to transport, have been reminded that they can take advantage…
Free Journeys…5 October 2022
Local NHS is helping to fight climate change one breath at a time
Healthcare professionals in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will be reviewing patients’ inhalers as the NHS continues its aim to become the first net zero carbon health care service by…
Local NHS…4 October 2022
“It’s absolutely brilliant” – new video shows how care home technology is helping staff keep…
A powerful story of how technology enabled care supports care home staff to keep residents safe and well at night is the focus of a new video from the National…
“It’s absolutely…30 September 2022
Welcome to the September 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire,…
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Nassreen’s journey to preventing diabetes in Milton Keynes.
When Nassreen from Milton Keynes was diagnosed as pre-diabetic it came as a shock to her and her family.
She had not realised that her diet and lifestyle was impacting…
Nassreen’s journey…23 September 2022
Lung Health Check Programme – Meet Jacqueline from Luton
Jacqueline at 57, has received life changing cancer treatment through the Lung Health Checks programmes.
Jacqueline from Luton is a mum of two grown up children and has a grandchild,…
Lung Health…21 September 2022
Central Bedfordshire residents invited for lung health check
Central Bedfordshire is the second area in Bedfordshire to be given the opportunity to improve lung cancer outcomes and follows the successful launch in Luton in 2021 of the Targeted…
Central Bedfordshire…16 September 2022
Pharmacy opening times for the Bank Holiday – Monday, 19 September
Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during a bank holiday.
Please see below pharmacy opening time for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Pharmacy opening…13 September 2022
Over 65s can now book autumn COVID booster
People aged 65 and over will be able to book their autumn COVID booster through the national booking system from today, meaning five million more people can now top up…
Over 65s…8 September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Statement
Dr Rima Makarem, Chair of NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board said:
“We send our most sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this difficult time.”
“I…
Her Majesty…8 September 2022
BLMK Begins Rollout of Variant Busting Booster Jab
The NHS has become the first healthcare system in the world to use the next generation, updated COVID vaccines as it kickstarts the autumn booster rollout this September.
Following the
8 September 2022
New Chief Transformation Officer appointed to Integrated Care Board
Anne Brierley has been appointed as the Chief Transformation Officer of the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.
Anne has held several senior leadership positions throughout her…
New Chief…7 September 2022
Millions Now Able To Book Their Autumn Booster
From today, around four million people most vulnerable to Covid-19 will start to be invited to book in their autumn booster vaccine as the NHS’ National Booking Service launches appointments for Autumn boosters.
The National Booking Service will go…
Millions Now…7 September 2022
Summer of Play served up more than 26,000 FREE meals and activity sessions to MK…
Cllr Jane Carr, Cabinet Member for Inequalities, with children enjoying a free football session at Portfields Primary School.
Milton Keynes City Council funded more than 106,000 hours of free activity sessions…
Summer of…5 September 2022
Significant improvements made in Luton Children’s Services
In its first full inspection of our Children’s Services since 2020, Ofsted has concluded that significant improvements have been made and children in Luton now receive a much better service…
Significant improvements…2 September 2022
COVID Vaccination Centres to Close for a Week to Focus on Residential Care Homes
COVID vaccination centres across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are set to close for a week to allow NHS staff to offer autumn booster shots in residential care homes, as…
COVID Vaccination…1 September 2022
Lorraine Mattis appointed as ICB’s associate non-executive member
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated care Board has confirmed the appointment of a new associate non-executive member. Lorraine Mattis
Lorraine Mattis has a background in healthcare. A board…
Lorraine Mattis…1 September 2022
MKUH launches NHS login integration with MyCARE patient app
Milton Keynes University Hospital is now offering patients the simplicity and reassurance of using their single, secure NHS login to access their MyCARE patient portal.
The MyCARE digital patient portal…
MKUH launches…31 August 2022
The NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes set to begin offering COVID-19 autumn booster…
In the latest phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will join the rest of the country and launch the first autumn boosters across the county…
The NHS…31 August 2022
Festival-Goers Urged To Get COVID Jabs
Festival-goers in Houghton Regis will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccinations up to date this weekend (Saturday 3 September) as the local NHS jabs team visits the Houghton Rocks…
Festival-Goers Urged…30 August 2022
Shared Healthcare Record Podcast
In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On… we are looking at the use of shared healthcare records to improve efficiency and quality of patient care.
We take a look…
Shared Healthcare…25 August 2022
Bear hugs on hand – 30,000 teddies delivered to children at Bedfordshire Hospitals
If you go down to A&E today, you could be in for a fluffy surprise…
As all parents know, a visit to A&E can be a scary experience for a…
Bear hugs…18 August 2022
Manjeet Gill becomes the Integrated Care Board’s latest non-executive member
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated care Board has confirmed Manjeet Gill as its latest non-executive member.
Social justice and improving inequalities have been the golden thread in Manjeet’s…
Manjeet Gill…11 August 2022
Welcome to the July/August 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire,…
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Local epilepsy team shortlisted for two national awards
An epilepsy team in Luton has been shortlisted for a national Health Service Journal award for its pioneering work to make life easier for children living with complex epilepsy.
Over…
Local epilepsy…9 August 2022
Longest hospital waits all but eliminated across Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes
People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are experiencing shorter hospital waits according to new data just published, with 104 weeks waits all but eliminated. This compares to a high…
Longest hospital…9 August 2022
With high temperatures forecast for much of the country this week, the UK Health Security…
Temperatures are not forecast to reach the record-breaking levels of the most recent heatwave but are expected to rise throughout the week, potentially reaching mid-30 degrees Celsius on Friday and…
With high…8 August 2022
Council provides funding for businesses to tackle climate change
MK Council is providing support to businesses to help them achieve their climate action goals through its £100,000 project.
The Council is working with Ngage on its Prism project which…
Council provides…8 August 2022
Milton Keynes Blue Light Hub opens its doors to the public
The Blue Light Hub in West Ashland, Milton Keynes, will throw open its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday (13 August) with its inaugural Open Day.…
Milton Keynes…8 August 2022
ELFT Shortlisted as HSJ Trust of the Year 2022
ELFT has been shortlisted as Trust of the Year 2022 at the prestigious HSJ Awards.
The national awards recognise outstanding contributions to healthcare.
More than 1,000 entries were submitted for…
ELFT Shortlisted…4 August 2022
Ambulance service set to become first to introduce ‘dementia button’ on patient records
Paramedics at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) are set to become the first to be able to alert other healthcare providers to a patient’s suspected or confirmed…
Ambulance service…3 August 2022
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3 August 2022
Council bids for multi-million pound infrastructure funding
MK Council has submitted bids for government funding which could see a brand new space for MK:U students in the city centre, and transport improvements.
The multi-million pound bids have…
Council bids…3 August 2022
Trust’s Enjoying Work programme wins a Health Tech Digital Award
National recognition for an innovative digital tool that works to enhance the staff experience of work.
ELFT, in partnership with ImproveWell, has won the award for the category Best COVID-19…
Trust’s Enjoying Work programme wins…29 July 2022
MKUH Appoints New Chief Nurse and Director of Patient Care
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to announce that Yvonne Christley will join Milton Keynes University Hospital as our new Chief Nurse and Director of Patient Care…
MKUH Appoints…27 July 2022
New COVID Vaccination Sessions Just for Children in Milton Keynes
Parents of school-age children can get the summer holidays off to a great start by making sure their families get the COVID jab at one of the new dedicated vaccination…
New COVID…26 July 2022
The Luton Wellbeing Hub helping The Mall to achieve its Foodbank fifty challenge to celebrate…
Luton Foodbank is always in need of donations to support the local community and July sees a higher demand and lower donation levels than other months.
This is why the…
The Luton…20 July 2022
Festival-goers Urged to get COVID Jabs
Festival-goers in Bedford will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccinations up to date this weekend (Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July) as the local NHS jabs team visits Bedford…
Festival-goers Urged…20 July 2022
Kind-hearted colleagues raise money for Dunstable Foodbank
As part of a day of celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of local Clinical Commissioning Groups in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, NHS staff used the occasion to support…
Kind-hearted colleagues…19 July 2022
Award winning volunteer team seeks new recruits
Our award winning hospital navigator scheme are looking for volunteers.
The hospital navigator scheme, set up in collaboration with Thames Valley Police, provides the intervention needed to help young people…
Award winning…19 July 2022
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust partners with InterSystems to launch new Shared Health and Care…
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, is partnering with Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to develop a new shared health and care record, which is being rolled out across Bedfordshire…
Bedfordshire Hospitals…16 July 2022
With temperatures set to hit record highs over the next few days, people across Bedfordshire…
An extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with mercury set to hit 40C by Tuesday.
People are advised to:
Keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of… With temperatures…14 July 2022
NHS bosses ask for the public’s help as local health services face unprecedented pressure.
NHS bosses are asking for the public’s help as the health service in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes faces unprecedented pressure. A rise in Covid patients being admitted to local…
NHS bosses…14 July 2022
Kind-hearted colleagues raise money for Luton Foodbank
As part of a day of celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of local Clinical Commissioning Groups in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, NHS staff used the occasion to support…
Kind-hearted colleagues…14 July 2022
MK Council to expand provision for young people with special educational needs and disabilities
Following consultation with families, schools and professionals, Milton Keynes Council has developed plans to expand the number of local school places and support available for young people with special educational…
MK Council…13 July 2022
Kind-hearted colleagues raise money for Bedford Foodbank
As part of a day of celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of local Clinical Commissioning Groups in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, NHS staff used the occasion to support…
Kind-hearted colleagues…13 July 2022
Kind-hearted colleagues raise money for Milton Keynes Foodbank
As part of a day of celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of local Clinical Commissioning Groups in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, NHS staff used the occasion to support…
Kind-hearted colleagues…8 July 2022
Fragrant way to celebrate 10 years of health and care service
The NHS Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board marked the provision of 10 years of dedicated service to our communities of the NHS Bedfordshire Luton and Milton Keynes…
Fragrant way…7 July 2022
New Chief People Officer appointed to Integrated Care Board
Martha Roberts has been appointed as the Chief People Officer for the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board.
Martha has a strong track record of working in…
New Chief…4 July 2022
Doctors and nurses join ambulance crews on the road to end delays for patients
Doctors, nurses and other health and social care professionals have jumped on board ambulances to bring new eyes to the fight to end delays for patients.
The medical teams joined…
Doctors and…1 July 2022
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board established
A new organisation, which brings together local health and care organisations, including the NHS and councils has launched today to help people live longer lives in good health.
The Bedfordshire,…
Bedfordshire, Luton…29 June 2022
New Chief of System Assurance and Corporate Services appointed
Maria Wogan has been appointed as the Chief of System Assurance and Corporate Services for the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory…
New Chief…29 June 2022
Partner newsletter June 2022
Welcome to the June 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership. ACGG_12687_BLMK_-Ics-Newsletter-June_V1.3_22.06.28_15.09Download
Partner newsletter…24 June 2022
New Integrated Care Board to meet in public for the first time
NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) will meet for the first time in public on 1 July 2022 to mark the organisation’s inception.
The BLMK…
New Integrated…22 June 2022
New Mental Health Inpatient Unit for Children and Young People
A new acute mental health inpatient unit for children and young people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes is set to open before the end of 2022.
Funding of £17m…
New Mental…20 June 2022
Life Changing Lung Health Checks Programme Comes to Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire residents are now being invited to the Targeted Lung Health Checks programme, which screens for lung cancer.
Central Bedfordshire is the second area in Bedfordshire to be given…
Life Changing…16 June 2022
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership to contribute to NHS green savings…
As the UK marks Clean Air Day (16th June) the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership (BLMK HCP) Green Plan is set to play its part in helping the NHS…
Bedfordshire, Luton…16 June 2022
New Vaccination Centre in Milton Keynes
COVID-19 vaccinations were given a “boost” this week as the NHS confirmed the opening of its latest vaccination centre in Milton Keynes. The new vaccination site will open at Midsummer…
New Vaccination…15 June 2022
Patients’ views sought on exciting proposal for a new purpose-built Primary Care facility in Bedford
Patients registered with The De Parys Group have been asked to give their views on plans to relocate four of The De Parys Group surgeries to a new purpose-built Primary…
Patients’ views…13 June 2022
Chief Nursing Director appointed to new Integrated Care Board
Sarah Stanley has been appointed as the Chief Nursing Director for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1…
Chief Nursing…9 June 2022
Chief Primary Care Officer appointed to new Integrated Care Board
Nicky Poulain has been appointed as the Chief Primary Care Officer for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it is established on 1 July…
Chief Primary…9 June 2022
Macmillan Luton Cancer Community Connector x3
About the job
Salary: £26,975 – £30,095 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 18.50
Contract type: Fixed Term 3 years
Closing date: 21/06/2022
Career Level: Entry Level
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Part-Time
We have…
Macmillan Luton…8 June 2022
Climate change, health inequalities and a greener NHS
On the day that Milton Keynes could finally call itself ‘officially’ a city, Deputy CEO Tracy Keech and I attended a Climate Change and Health Inequalities conference at the Hotel…
Climate change,…31 May 2022
Partner newsletter May 2022
Welcome to the May 2022 issue of Live Well, our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership.
In this issue we look at creating…
Partner newsletter…25 May 2022
New online initiative set to help Luton’s children with epilepsy
An NHS team from Luton is using National Epilepsy Week to push a local pilot aimed at improving the care for children and young people who have epilepsy.
At the…
New online…24 May 2022
Making sure your child’s MMR vaccination is up to date
Health bosses across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are encouraging parents to make sure their child is up to date with their vaccinations. It comes as a new national campaign…
Making sure…20 May 2022
Don’t get caught out without your prescription medicine
If you rely on regular medication, make sure you get your repeat prescription request in, in good time.
The turn-around time for routine repeat medicines is usually a week, so allow…
Don’t get…16 May 2022
Doccla virtual monitoring enables patient care to continue at home
A remote health monitoring system is helping to reduce pressure on our local health system enabling patients in Luton to be monitored and treated at home.
The Doccla Virtual Ward…
Doccla virtual…11 May 2022
“We can help you much earlier than you think”, says three Bedfordshire and Luton hospice…
“We can help you much earlier than you think” is the rallying call of three Bedfordshire and Luton hospice charities joining forces to encourage more people to get in touch…
“We can…9 May 2022
Digital Innovations in Healthcare Podcast
In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On… we are looking at how new technology and digital innovations can improve healthcare services.
From yellow wristbands to blue boxes, this episode…
Digital Innovations…5 May 2022
Dr Sarah Whiteman’s message to colleagues to apply to be Primary Medical Services Partner Members…
Dr Sarah…
4 May 2022
GPs, nurse practitioners, senior primary care leaders, pharmacists, dentists and optometrists… apply within
Dr Rima Makarem, Chair Designate of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has invited GPs, community pharmacists, dentists, optometrists and senior clinicians and leaders working in primary…
GPs, nurse…4 May 2022
People with Experience of Birth Trauma or Birth Loss – Help is Now Available
OCEAN is a new therapeutic mental health service specifically for women in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes who have suffered the loss of a miscarriage, medical termination, a neonatal death…
People with…28 April 2022
Clinical Dashboard rolled out to support vulnerable older people in Luton
A new dashboard, which allows clinicians to spot vulnerable patients who need additional care to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital is being rolled out in Luton.
Developed by Cambridgeshire Community…
Clinical Dashboard…22 April 2022
Local Green Plan launched to support net zero ambition for NHS
Health and care partners in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are marking Earth Day today with the launch of a Green Plan to support the NHS’s ambition to become the…
Local Green…20 April 2022
Website launch marks key milestone for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership
The launch of a new website has marked a key milestone in the development of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership.
The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton…
Website launch…14 April 2022
5 things we learned from setting up a Health and Wellbeing Alliance in Milton Keynes
by Sonal Mehta- Partnership Lead for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICS, Clare Walton – Chief Executive Officer at Community Action:MK and Peta Wilkinson – Chief Executive of Willen Hospice…
5 things…13 April 2022
Dr Sarah Whiteman appointed Chief Medical Director for new Integrated Care Board
Dr Sarah Whiteman has been appointed as the Chief Medical Director for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July 2022. Dr…
Dr Sarah…11 April 2022
Topping Out milestone marks the halfway point for Grove View Development
The highest point of the new £43 million state-of-the-art Grove View Integrated Health and Care Hub and 98 new one and two-bedroom affordable homes for the over 55s has been…
Topping Out…11 April 2022
Partner Newsletter: April 2022 issue
Welcome to the April 2022 issue of our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership.
In this issue we look at Population Health…
Partner Newsletter:…8 April 2022
How should the Health and Care Partnership listen and involve local people?
Residents across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are being asked to put forward their views on how they would like to be involved to help shape health services in the…
How should…30 March 2022
Ukraine’s refugees face a warm welcome at London Luton Airport
A humanitarian hub has been set up at London Luton Airport to provide practical support for air passengers arriving from war-torn Ukraine.
Organised by Bedfordshire’s Local Resilience Forum which brings…
Ukraine’s refugees…30 March 2022
Statement on Policy Consultation
BLMK CCG Policy Alignment
At the meeting held on 29 March 2022, the Governing Body made a decision on three areas of policy alignment that had been subject to Public…
Statement on…28 March 2022
Chief Finance Officer appointed to emerging NHS Integrated Care Board
Dean Westcott has been appointed as the Chief Finance Officer for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1…
Chief Finance…23 March 2022
Gold accreditation for NICU at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) becomes the first hospital in the East of England region to achieve gold accreditation for the…
Gold accreditation…18 March 2022
New technology helps protect care home residents by alerting staff to early health warning signs
Care homes across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) are using innovative technology to help spot deterioration in their residents, getting them help early and avoiding emergency admission to hospital.
… New technology…14 March 2022
Councillor Tracey Stock appointed Chair Designate of new Integrated Care Partnership
Councillor Tracey Stock has been appointed Chair Designate for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Partnership, which will be established on 1 July 2022.
Ward Councillor for Sandy, Beeston…
Councillor Tracey…8 March 2022
NHS campaign encourages organisations to Break the Bias this International Women’s Day
A campaign group promoting flexible working across the NHS is encouraging organisations to Break the Bias this International Women’s Day by asking leaders to talk about how they juggle their lives in…
NHS campaign…4 March 2022
New health and wellbeing app launches to support health staff in the local area
Primary Care staff across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are now able to access a new app designed to give each person the power to be resilient, live with confidence…
New health…1 March 2022
Partner Newsletter: issue 3
Welcome to the third edition of our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership.
In this issue: how social prescribing saved a lifeshining… Partner Newsletter:…21 February 2022
Audit Chair appointed to emerging NHS Integrated Care Board
ANDREW Blakeman has been appointed as the Audit Chair for the new NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July…
Audit Chair…18 February 2022
Third Non-Executive Member appointed to Integrated Care Board
Alison Borrett has been appointed to the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, as its third Non-Executive Member, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on 1 July…
Third Non-Executive…18 February 2022
Remuneration Chair appointed to Integrated Care Board
SHIRLEY Pointer has been appointed as the Chair of the Remuneration Committee for the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, when it takes on statutory responsibilities on…
Remuneration Chair…8 February 2022
BLMK NHS staff playing their part to vaccinate residents
In December 2021, NHS staff from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) were redeployed to the frontline of the vaccination programme to protect vulnerable residents against the Omicron variant of…
BLMK NHS…7 February 2022
Health and social care leaders collaborate to deliver your future care
Local health and social care professionals have welcomed the launch of a new system which will enable them to view and share important information about your treatment and conditions. This…
Health and…28 January 2022
Dr Vijay Nayar on Bedford Borough cases rising – How to protect yourself and others
Dr Vijay…
28 January 2022
Dr Roshan Jayalath on Bedford Borough cases rising – How to protect yourself and others
Dr Roshan…
11 January 2022
Lee tells us about Leighton Linslade Helpers and how they’re supporting local families.
Lee tells…
21 December 2021
Bea explains why it’s important to volunteer at a vaccination centre
Bea Scholes explains why it’s important to volunteer at a vaccination centre after being inspired by her mom.
Bea explains…21 December 2021
Samantha tells us about being redeployed as a vaccinator
Samantha Golton Scholes has been redeployed from her role in the NHS and is now working as a trained vaccinator
Samantha tells…20 December 2021
Keeping it in the family
Over the last few months, a local family from Flitwick have rallied together to support the NHS vaccination programme in many different ways.
Earlier this year Samantha Golton Scholes, a…
Keeping it…8 December 2021
Big local institutions come together to discuss the future of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Local hospitals, councils, social care, emergency services, universities and rail companies, recently came together alongside other big local institutions, to discuss the future of health and living in Bedfordshire, Luton…
Big local…7 December 2021
“I’ve gained my life back thanks to social prescribing”
Jamie’s life changed forever when Social Prescriber, Victoria, walked in on an unintentional suicide attempt at their initial consultation.
Since then, the two have worked closely together to save Jamie’s…
“I’ve gained…3 December 2021
Local health system awarded funding to help reduce patient waiting lists.
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System (BLMK ICS) has been awarded funding to help the local health system reduce patient waiting lists which have increased during the Covid…
Local health…1 December 2021
Reflecting on 2021 – Director of Adults’ Services, Bedford Borough Council
Kate Walker, Director of Adults’ Services, Bedford Borough Council
It’s amazing how quickly 2021 has flown by and the ongoing pandemic has continued to be tough for all of us,…
Reflecting on…1 December 2021
Reflecting on 2021
Laura Church, CEO, Bedford Borough Council
2021 has been a year of real challenge, change and opportunity for me. I took on a new role at Luton Borough Council in…
Reflecting on…1 December 2021
Winter pressures aren’t just for Christmas
Dr Ian Reckless, Deputy CEO and Medical Director, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Winter started early for the health and care system.
The season has always been a…
Winter pressures…22 November 2021
Winter Pressures Podcast
In this episode of BLMK Health Conversation On… we are looking at some of the big considerations as we enter the winter months.
We discuss all the good work we are…
Winter Pressures…30 October 2021
Health Inequalities Podcast
In the first episode of the BLMK Health Conversations podcast, we are celebrating Black History Month and discussing how we engage with the broad cultural landscape in our area.
We…
Health Inequalities…21 October 2021
Health Conversations on…Podcast series
We have launched a ‘BLMK Health Conversations On…’ podcast.
The podcast is hosted by Felicity Cox, Executive Lead of the BLMK Integrated Care System.
The podcast show is for anyone…
Health Conversations…25 January 2022
ICS Partner Newsletter: Issue 02
Welcome to the second edition of our partner newsletter for the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news for our area,…
ICS Partner…14 November 2021
How the Population Health Management approach helped Jane who spent every day in the front…
One of the key reasons I enjoy my role so much is because I get to help people tackle the problems that matter to them.
Social prescribers like myself keep…
How the…