Archive: General News

Volunteer Saatvika with patient Una Fairman

Making a difference on Ward 14

Volunteer, Saatvika Eluri, goes to Ward 14 once a week to help patients pass the time with creative activities. Saatvika (19) is currently taking a gap year before going...

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Organ Donation Success at MKUH

The final wishes of six dying patients at Milton Keynes University Hospital were successfully achieved last year – leading to 13 organs including liver and kidneys being transplanted to...

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Milton Keynes University Hospital Holds Second Successful Super Paediatric Surgery Day

Last week, MKUH held its second Super Paediatric Day in theatres – running a children-only list and treating 43 of its youngest patients in one day. The list was...

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Milton Keynes University Hospital shortlisted in HSJ Digital Awards 2023

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH), in partnership with Induction Healthcare Group, are delighted to be shortlisted for the ‘Empowering Patients Through Digital’ Award at the HSJ Digital Awards 2023....

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ED side room developed to cater to palliative patients

A room in the Emergency Department (ED) of Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has been given a thoughtful makeover so that palliative patients have peaceful surroundings as they approach...

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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Open Evening – Tuesday 4 April 2023

If you’re interested in joining #TeamMKUH, come along to our open evening on Tuesday 4 April in the marquee outside the Eaglestone Restaurant at MKUH, 4pm – 7pm. Open...

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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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Therapy dog Ted’s hospital visits

A four-footed visitor is making a real difference to patients on Ward 19 at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Red Labrador, Ted, is one of the hospital’s growing number of...

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Milton Keynes University Hospital continues to offer Entonox during labour amongst concerns

You may have seen concerns raised recently at other NHS organisations around the use of Entonox (also known as gas and air) in Maternity services in England.  We understand...

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