Healthwatch Milton Keynes

18/06/2026

The Diabetes UK group for Milton Keynes are trying to reach out to more than 22,000 people living in Milton Keynes, to offer support and advice on the condition.

Diabetes UK MK are trying to reach out to more than 22,000 people living in Milton Keynes, to offer support and advice on the condition.

17/06/2026

meet monthly at the Centrecom Community Centre. If you are diabetic or know someone who might be interested, do share the details of the next meet up: this Thursday, 18 June, 7.30pm.

16/06/2026

The Older Person’s Open Forum is a space for older Milton Keynes residents to speak up about the local issues that matter to them.

It’s held at the Guildhall in central MK, and is free to attend.

From health services and housing, to transport and wellbeing activities, come and see what it’s all about or share with anyone who may be interested.

10/06/2026

A brilliant turn out today at the Carer’s info and support event, at the Simpson Day Service in MK. Thanks to everyone who came along - around 50 residents with dementia and their carers. There was loads of useful info for anyone navigating dementia - either for themselves, or a loved one.

10/06/2026

Do you live with chronic pelvic pain? This study is an anonymous online survey which takes around 15-20 minutes to complete. It explores the way that people with chronic pelvic pain understand their identity. In particular, it explores whether this is linked to social support, mental health, pain beliefs, living according to values and the impact of pain on day-to-day life.

The study has been ethically approved by the

Take part here: https://run.pavlovia.org/pavlovia/survey-2025.2.0/?surveyId=15b8df07-c49f-4efd-abd4-94e64d231182

09/06/2026

If you are an unpaid carer to someone, this week is Carer's Week. Find out about your rights and the support that is available:

https://www.healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-03-12/what-support-can-i-get-carer

04/06/2026

Next week is and we’re sharing this event on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council. You’ll find support and info from local organisations who can help you in your role as a carer.

02/06/2026

Here are just a few of the things that you’ve been telling us about over the last month. All your feedback is passed on, anonymously, to local NHS leaders and decision-makers, so that we can influence improvements to services.

Please keep sharing your experiences with us - go to our website:

https://www.healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/HaveYourSay

22/05/2026

Help to keep patient and public voice independent 📣

NHS Modernisation Bill proposes the abolition of the Healthwatch network, including Healthwatch Milton Keynes

This means the complete loss of any independent mechanism for gathering patient feedback. NHS services will, in effect, be 'marking their own homework'.

Minority communities, the elderly, disadvantaged, and those with complex health needs will particularly be affected.

Before MPs gather on 1 June to hear these proposals in full, we now have the brief opportunity to contact local MPs and highlight the negative impact of abolishing local Healthwatch - including Healthwatch Milton Keynes.

To help you do this, we've put together some essential guidance on what is being proposed, why it matters, and how to voice your concerns. We've also created a template letter so you write to your MP to voice your concerns, if you'd like to show your support.

https://www.healthwatchmiltonkeynes.co.uk/news/2026-05-20/explainer-nhs-bill-and-how-show-support-healthwatch

20/05/2026

An update from us on the NHS Modernisation Bill. For now, we’re still here.

Please continue to tell us about your experiences of local GPs, pharmacies, hospital visits, and social care. We’re working hard to make your voices heard.