Archive: Innovation

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MKUH receives Government ‘Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme’ funding

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) is delighted to have received £4.8 million in funding as part of the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which aims to reduce emissions from...

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Maximising Efficiency in Ophthalmology

MKUH has launched a new High Volume Low Complexity (HVLC) cataract surgery list so that more patients can be treated over a shorter space of time. During a morning...

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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Service opens at MKUH

As part of the Trust’s ongoing expansion plans to meet the healthcare needs of the local community, we have recently launched a new Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) service to...

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MKUH and MK Council team up on innovative trial scheme to tackle diabetes

Milton Keynes City Council and Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) have announced a research trial to promote and incentivise physical activity amongst residents with Type 2 diabetes, which affects...

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Surgical team celebrate 400th robotic case

Last month, Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) celebrated the successful completion of the 400th case using the CMR Versius Surgical Robotic System. The robot, which was first introduced in...

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MKUH trials Helper Robots to support staff

Updated 08/2023: This trial has now ended. MKUH is continuing to understand how robotics and automation can support and work alongside our workforce so that we can continue to...

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Introduction of Virtual Wards across Milton Keynes

The Trust has been working with the BLMK Integrated Care System (ICS) to introduce virtual beds across the region, aiming to support patients who would otherwise be in hospital,...

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Construction work underway on new Radiotherapy Centre at MKUH

Construction work on Milton Keynes University Hospital’s (MKUH) brand-new Radiotherapy Centre has officially begun, with a ground-breaking ceremony celebrating the start of work on-site. The new Radiotherapy Centre, which...

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NHS App – New features available

The NHS App is fast becoming the digital ‘front door’ to the NHS, with new features for patients to view and manage their hospital appointments directly through their smartphone....

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MKUH Patient Safety Team Highly Commended at prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards

The Patient Safety team at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has been Highly Commended for Patient Safety Pilot Project of the Year at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2022....

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