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…

Prescription Charges and how to get financial help

If you are struggling to pay for NHS prescriptions due to the current financial pressures, help is available. Download the NHS Help with health costs patient booklet (1 April 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Integrated Care Partnership Joint Committee

7 March 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Venue to be confirmed Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

Integrated Care Partnership Joint Committee

14 December 2022 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bedford Borough Council Borough Hall, 138 Cauldwell Street Bedford, Bedfordshire MK42 9AP United Kingdom + Google Map Add to calendar Google…

Integrated Care Partnership Joint Committee

21 September 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Central Bedfordshire Council Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5TQ United Kingdom + Google Map Add to calendar Google…

Integrated Care Partnership Joint Committee

4 July 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Procedural meeting via MS Teams. For meeting papers visit https://blmkhealthandcarepartnership.org/about-us/integrated-care-partnership-joint-committee/ Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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

Services to support care homes

Useful contacts for care homes: Bedford Borough Bedford Borough Minor illness BLMK ICB Homely Remedies Toolkit  BLMK ICB Self Care Toolkit for care homes Local Pharmacies GP advice /primary care…

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 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…

NHS 111

NHS 111 and coronarivus If you think you might have coronavirus, you should stay indoors and avoid contact with other people. Please use the dedicated NHS 111 online coronavirus service…

Find a Service

Help us help you and your family stay well With all the different ways to access medical care, it can be confusing to know where is best to go. This…

Long COVID / Post COVID-19 syndrome

Patient Support & Materials Patient Support & Materials Your Covid Recovery  Smell & Taste Training  MK Talking Therapies  Bedford Mental Health & Wellbeing  Luton Mental Health & Wellbeing talking therapies…

Diabetes FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for People Living With Diabetes What Should I Do? What are the signs and symptoms of Diabetes? If you are worried or want to know more about…

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

Some diabetes patients may experience rapid changes in mood and other mental symptoms such as fatigue, trouble thinking clearly, and anxiety. If you have diabetes and are developing any of…

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (cgm)

A continuous glucose monitor is a small device that you wear just under your skin.  It measures your glucose (sugar) levels continuously throughout the day and night, letting you see trends in your levels…

For Carers Seeking Support

You can find information below on some of the local support services available in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to support carers. Bedfordshire (excl Luton) Following are some of the…

Diabetes Retinal Screening

All people aged 12 and over with diabetes (type 1 and 2) are offered annual eye screening appointments. The only exceptions are people with eye disease who are already under…

Weight Management Services for people living with Diabetes

Diabetes Adult Weight management programmes are provided by MoreLife, designed to create long-lasting shifts in behaviour providing the tools and support needed to achieve health goals. Bedfordshire (excl Luton) You…

Gestational Diabetes and Post Gestational Diabetes Care

Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. However this increases your risk of developing Type 2  Diabetes and can happen…

Footcare

Having diabetes means you’re at much greater risk of developing foot problems.  This is because raised blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, can damage the sensation in your feet. It…

Diabetes Education

Diabetes education improves health outcomes and reduces the onset of serious complications. Watch the short video below to see how education can help you to manage your diabetes: Please find…

Diabetes Annual Review

You can expect a yearly review of your diabetes with a Health Care Professional from your GP surgery. They will monitor the 15 health checks as recommended by Diabetes UK. Prior to this…

Diabetes

What is Diabetes Diabetes is a long-term condition caused by too much glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2…

BLMK vaccination sites

Venues which currently offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes are listed below, by local authority area. BEDFORD BOROUGH NamePostcodeAvicenna Pharmacy 88 London Road, BedfordMK42 0NTBedford Pharmacy 9…

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…

Booster FAQs

The Autumn programme commenced in September 2022. As with previous vaccination rollouts, you will be contacted when you become eligible. Further information on the Autumn booster programme can be found here.…

Flu

Flu is always unpredictable and this season it is even more unpredictable than ever before as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The influenza virus can be life-threatening, spread more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

My 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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Keeping 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…

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…

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…

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.…

Cancer

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…

Community 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

Dr Sarah Whiteman’s message to colleagues to apply to be Primary Medical Services Partner Members…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Councils

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…

Wellbeing

Volunteering

Talking therapies

Substance misuse

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

To access local offers for BLMK

Social Prescribing

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 – Adults

If you are concerned about an adult with care and support needs, please report your concern to Adult Social Care

Psychosis (1st episode of)

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,…

Pregnancy Mental Health

Podiatry Services

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.

Older adults dementia services

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…

Military Services mental health

Mental Health

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes Council

Mental health maintenance courses

Medicines Management

Management of medicines by health professionals

Maternity