Archive: Patient and Visitors

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Possible delay in non-essential blood testing

The whole of the NHS is currently responding to a global shortage of several types of blood bottles used to collect blood samples prior to laboratory testing. NHS England...

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Ward moves for essential maintenance works

To enable essential maintenance works to take place, we are temporarily moving a small number of wards from today (Wednesday 7 July 2021). The ward moves will take place...

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Milton Keynes University Hospital Launches Hospital Navigator Scheme

To support some of our most vulnerable patients who may have been admitted to the hospital as a result of serious violence and domestic abuse incidents, this week (28th...

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Lateral Flow Testing (LFT) for pregnant women and support people

Following the most recent Government guidance, MKUH maternity services will be introducing lateral flow testing (LFT) across pregnancy outpatient pathways so that your chosen support person can accompany you...

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MKUH first in Europe to use surgical robot for gynae procedures

Milton Keynes University Hospital has become the first in Europe to use the Versius Surgical Robotic System for major gynaecological surgery, including complex cancer cases. Since its introduction at...

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MK Friends opens online shop for patients

Milton Keynes Hospital Friends Shop launches an online store for patients and their friends and family. Patients can order from their ward or their relatives can order items to...

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Advent calendars delivered to patients 

Milton Keynes University Hospital patients were offered advent calendars on 1 December – by the Trust’s Senior Nursing Team. The team delivered the gifts to all patients who wanted one, as a special treat...

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New Cancer Centre Help Line

Milton Keynes University Hospital has launched a new Cancer Patient Help Line for patients to use regarding questions and queries about Cancer Services and concerns regarding Covid-19 and how it impacts...

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Patient Bag Drop-Off service delivers over 7,800 bags

Milton Keynes University Hospital patients have had more than 7,800 bags delivered via the drop-off service launched earlier this year. With visiting restrictions preventing the vast majority of inpatients...

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Breast screening programme continues at MKUH

Milton Keynes University Hospital continues to operate its Breast Screening programme during the pandemic as it reminds clients all appointments are safe. Extra care is being taken to keep...

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