Guidance for visiting MKUH
Updated 4th January 2023 Across Milton Keynes University Hospital, there has been a significant rise in the number of patients presenting with flu, respiratory syncytial viruses (RSV) and Covid...
Archive: General News
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...
Ward moves – 29th December 2022
As part of our ongoing programme to refurbish and improve our ward environments across the hospital, several ward moves have taken place today (29th December). The ward moves are...
Hospital under significant pressure as hundreds seek emergency care
Milton Keynes University Hospital has seen an unprecedented number of patients attend the Emergency Department during the past seven days – one day saw a patient arrive every four...
MKUH reintroduces face masks – December 2022
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has reintroduced mandatory wearing of face masks in all clinical areas from today (Monday 19 December). This applies to staff and visitors. In light...
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,...
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...
MKUH Palliative Care Team Introduce End of Life Comfort Boxes
End of life comfort boxes are being introduced by the Palliative Care team at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to make the...
Group A Strep – What you need to know
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS...
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....