Citizens Advice Milton Keynes

17/06/2026

🧡 FREE SEND INFORMATION DAY COMING TO MILTON KEYNES 🧡

Parents and Carers Alliance Milton Keynes (PACA MK) has announced its Local Area SEND Information Day 2026, bringing together local services, support groups and organisations under one roof for parent carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

📅 Friday 3rd July 2026

📍 The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes, MK12 5TH

⏰ 10:30am – 3:30pm

This year’s theme is:

🧭 Navigating SEND Support in Milton Keynes

The free drop-in event will provide an opportunity for parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 to:

✅ Learn about local SEND services and support available across Milton Keynes

✅ Speak directly with professionals and organisations in a relaxed and welcoming environment

✅ Ask questions and gather information

✅ Connect with other parent carers who understand the journey

🎤 The event will also feature Local Offer live talks, with the full programme to be announced soon.

Whether you’re at the start of your SEND journey or looking for additional support and information, this promises to be a valuable day for families across Milton Keynes.

💬 Tag a parent, carer or organisation who may find this useful.

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17/06/2026

It’s taken a while to get the approved photos from the Royal press office .
Remember a few weeks ago HRH Princess Anne visited Milton keynes -
Those flowers 😉😊👇
😉
❤️🌿

17/06/2026

Small steps can help combat loneliness 💛

Loneliness can feel overwhelming, but simple everyday actions can help build connection and improve wellbeing over time.

Try:
• Reach out to family or friends, even a small message can make a difference
• Join a group or try a hobby you enjoy, Social Prescribing Link Workers can help you find local activities
• Spend time in nature, such as walking or gardening
• Reduce time on social media if it affects how you feel
• Take time to enjoy your own company and do things that make you feel good

Social Prescribing Link Workers at MKCAB support patients registered at:
• Fishermead Medical Centre
• Asplands Medical Centre
• Walnut Tree Health Centre
• Whaddon Medical Centre
• Water Eaton Health Centre
• Red House Surgery

If you feel you would benefit from support, please speak to your GP or reception team to find out more about Social Prescribing.

16/06/2026

Did you know?

Loneliness can affect people in Milton Keynes more than many realise.

Around 8.4% of adults in Milton Keynes report feeling lonely often or always, compared with 7% nationally.

Loneliness is not always visible. It can be experienced in busy places, at work, at home, or even when surrounded by others.

Social Prescribing Link Workers at MKCAB support patients registered at:
• Fishermead Medical Centre
• Asplands Medical Centre
• Walnut Tree Health Centre
• Whaddon Medical Centre
• Water Eaton Health Centre
• Red House Surgery

If you feel you would benefit from support, please speak to your GP or reception team to find out more about Social Prescribing.

15/06/2026

Loneliness can affect anyone, at any age, and it is often misunderstood.

This Myth vs Reality series for Loneliness Awareness Week helps to challenge common assumptions and highlight what loneliness can really look like.

Social Prescribing Link Workers at MKCAB support patients registered at the following GP surgeries:
Fishermead Medical Centre
Asplands Medical Centre
Walnut Tree Health Centre
Whaddon Medical Centre
Water Eaton Health Centre
Red House Surgery

If you feel you could benefit from support, please speak to your GP or reception team to find out more about Social Prescribing.

11/06/2026

Our Director, Ben Thomas, was a guest on MKFM this week talking about all things and sharing details of the MK Carers Support Network which reached over 4000 unpaid carers in the city last year. Take a listen to find out more about the work we do with our amazing partners ,or visit https://www.miltonkeynescab.org.uk/get-advice/carers-support/

Listen to a recording here: https://www.mkfm.com/on-air/podcasts/mkfm-podcasts/episode/ben-thomas-director-milton-keynes-citizens-advice/

Click here to meet with one of our Advisors online using our new Digital Drop In Service Open Tuesday-Thursday 10am to 3pm

01/06/2026

A big thank you to our student volunteers from The University of Buckingham who support us at 💛
You do a brilliant job supporting clients and bringing real care and professionalism to the service. Your time and effort really make a difference to people who need advice and support.
It is also great to see you building your experience and confidence while giving something back to the community at the same time. We really appreciate everything you do. 🌟

01/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Awareness Week, our Social Prescribing team would like to say a huge thank you to all the amazing community volunteers who support people across Milton Keynes. 💛
Your kindness, dedication, and support help people feel connected, listened to, and less alone. From running groups and activities to offering advice and a friendly face, your work makes a real difference every day. 🌟
A special shout out to the wonderful volunteers at Citizens Advice Milton Keynes for the ongoing support you provide to our community.
Thank you to every volunteer for the time and care you give so generously.

26/05/2026

Wishing peace, happiness, and good health to everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha.
This special time reminds us of kindness, compassion, community, and supporting one another. 💛

May this Eid bring moments of joy with loved ones and hope for the days ahead.

From all of us in Social Prescribing, Eid Mubarak ✨

21/05/2026

Earlier this month, Citizens Advice Milton Keynes was incredibly honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to formally open our premises in Wymbush.
During the visit, Her Royal Highness met staff, volunteers, trustees and partner organisations involved in supporting residents across Milton Keynes through carers support, health and wellbeing services, employability programmes, outreach work and our core advice services.
As Patron of the national Citizens Advice service, The Princess Royal was particularly interested in hearing directly from teams and volunteers about the kinds of issues people are facing locally and the work taking place every day across our organisation.
A huge thank you to everybody who helped make the day such a success - including our staff, volunteers, trustees, partners and supporters.
The visit also marked an important moment for the organisation following a major year of change and relocation. After many months of planning and hard work, it was a proud moment to see the building officially opened in such a special way.
And perhaps most importantly of all - we can probably stop calling it “the new building” now. It finally feels like home.