Archive: General News

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Radiotherapy Centre Update: Construction remains on schedule at mid-way point

The delivery of a new Radiotherapy Centre at the hospital has reached its construction halfway point, and we are pleased to hear from our site contractor Morgan Sindall that...

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NHS Update: Modernising Cancer Waiting Time Standards

From 1 October 2023, the standards measuring waiting times for cancer diagnosis and treatment are being modernised and simplified. The NHS will move from the 10 different standards in...

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits MKUH

The Trust was pleased to welcome Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the site today (15th August) to showcase some of the fantastic work that is going on across the...

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Virtual British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter on trial in Emergency Department and Maternity Ward

At Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH), we continuously seek new ways to improve patient support and accessibility. This month we have introduced trials in the Emergency Department and Maternity...

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Volunteer Graham’s Courtyard Transformation

MKUH volunteer Graham Clark has transformed a plain courtyard at the hospital’s new Maple Centre into a flower-filled space. Graham, who volunteers on the unit two days a week,...

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Whitehouse Health Centre – pathology specimens drop-off point

Pathology investigations have now been made more accessible to the population of Milton Keynes thanks to the new facility at Whitehouse Health Centre in Whitehouse Park. From today (Monday...

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MKUH Nurse Specialist wins in Milton Keynes’ Largest Inspiration Awards

Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist James McHugh was the recipient of the Inspiring Emergency Worker Award at The Milton Keynes Awards 2023. The awards, organised by Iconic Media Concepts, recognise...

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Children's Vaccinations

“Get up to date on children’s jabs” call as summer holidays arrive

Parents of school-aged children in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have been urged to bring their vaccinations up to date during the summer holidays, as fears rise of a...

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MKUH Appoints New Dementia Lead Nurse

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has appointed a new Dementia Lead Nurse to ensure our patients with the condition receive the extra help and support they may need. Janet...

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Jessica Peters

Midwife Inspired Career Change for MKUH Staff Nurse

Jessica Peters had a busy family life and a job in school administration with no plans to change careers – until she met the midwife who delivered her second...

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