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Vaccination appointments and information
How to get your seasonal COVID-19 booster vaccination You can get an NHS COVID-19 booster jab only if you meet the eligibility criteria. You or your child may be offered…
Vaccination appointments…Children and Young People’s Mental Health
What is Mental Health? We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health. Sometimes we feel well, and sometimes we don’t. Mental health is complicated because it’s…
Children and…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…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…Self-Care
Self-care refers to the actions we take to recognise, treat and manage our own health and wellbeing. Self-care is important and can sometimes be the best way to treat minor…
Self-CareMy Elective Care Journey in Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes
This page provides you with information we have put together in collaboration with our acute hospitals to support patients living in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes while they wait for…
My Elective…Accessing Online Consultations
Many GP surgeries across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes now offer Online Consultations. This means you can speak to a GP directly without having to visit the surgery.You may see…
Accessing Online…Where Do I Go If I’m Unwell?
Your guide to local NHS services. It’s important that we all know where to turn when we or someone we care for needs help. As demand for NHS services increases,…
Where Do…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…Children and Young People’s Health
Across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes we endeavour to look after you during your pregnancy and when your child is growing up. The BLMK Healthier Together is a…
Children and…Information and Support
Self help guides NHS 5 steps to mental wellbeing NHS mental health care for veterans NHS Choices Mood Zone (stress, anxiety and depression) NHS Choices Hypnotherapy information (including how to find a…
Information and…Dementia
As you get older, especially if you’re over 65, you might find that your memory isn’t what it used to be. If you’re getting increasingly forgetful and it’s affecting your everyday…
DementiaKeeping Well – Support for Health and Care Staff
Free, fast and confidential wellbeing and psychological support – for health and social care staff in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes By care professionals for care professionals We are here…
Keeping Well…Adult Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being The mental health and well-being of the people in our area is important to us. We are committed to making a real difference to people’s…
Adult Mental…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…Cardiovascular Disease
What is Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the general term for conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels, usually because of the build-up of fat in the arteries.…
Cardiovascular DiseaseCancer
One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime. Your risk of developing cancer can depend on your age, genetics and…
CancerCommunity Urgent Eyecare Services (CUES)
The Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, and treatment for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries, for residents of Bedford,…
Community Urgent…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…Macmillan Luton Cancer Community Connector x3
About the job Salary: £26,975 – £30,095 a year pro rataHours per week: 18.50Contract type: Fixed Term 3 years Closing date: 21/06/2022Career Level: Entry LevelJob Type: ContractSchedule: Part-Time We have…
Macmillan Luton…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,…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…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…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…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…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…“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…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…Dr Sarah Whiteman’s message to colleagues to apply to be Primary Medical Services Partner Members…
Dr Sarah…
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…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…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…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…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…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…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…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…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 Management…
Partner Newsletter:…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…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…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…Information Governance
Partners of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Health and Care Partnership comply with data privacy guidelines. We are committed to ensuring the personal information we hold is processed in…
Information GovernanceChief 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…Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
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Special Educational…Safeguarding – Children
If you are worried a child may be suffering from harm or risk but do not believe they are in immediate danger, please share your concerns with thte Multi-Agency Safeguarding…
Safeguarding –…Safeguarding – Adults
If you are concerned about an adult with care and support needs, please report your concern to Adult Social Care
Safeguarding –…Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
Primary Care Networks are a group of general practices who work together within an area based on GP registered patient lists. We have 23 PCNs in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire,…
Primary Care…Patient Participation Groups
Patient participation groups are established by GP practices in BLMK. Please contact your GP practice to find out more about your PPG.
Patient Participation…Multi-Agency Safeguarding Children Hub (MASH)
If you are worried a child may be suffering from harm or risk but do not believe they are in immediate danger, please share your concerns with the Multi-Agency Safeguarding…
Multi-Agency Safeguarding…Diabetes Self-referral
For self-referral to the Diabetes Prevention Programme visit
Diabetes Self-referralContinuing Healthcare (CHC)
For independent health advice and support with the CHC process
Continuing Healthcare…