Archive: Women’s and Children’s

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Changes to formula milk provision at MKUH

An important update on formula milk provision from Tuesday 2 April 2024 At Milton Keynes University Hospital we provide support and information for all service users however they choose...

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Maternity Meet the Team Event

Are you an expectant parent? Come along to Milton Keynes University Hospital maternity event to speak to the team, get your questions around pregnancy and childbirth answered, and find...

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New service to tackle pregnancy-related pelvic health issues

From January 2024, thousands of Maternity service users in Milton Keynes will be able to receive increased support to prevent and treat pregnancy-related incontinence and other pelvic floor issues....

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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 unveils plans for the future of the hospital estate

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has celebrated the NHS’ 75th birthday year by unveiling its ambitious plans for the future of the hospital estate, including a state-of-the-art Women’s and...

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MKUH Maternity Services Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission

The Trust is delighted to announce today that, following an inspection of services in March 2023, MKUH Maternity Services have been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)....

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Belle the dog proves to be the pawfect birthing partner

Originally published in MK Citizen, 19/06/2023 Meet Belle – the assistance dog who guided her owner through pregnancy, birth and caring for a new baby. Belle is the first...

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Nicola Dryden

Supporting Paediatric Patients with Learning Disabilities

When her eldest daughter was diagnosed with autism, Nicola Dryden immediately knew what area of nursing she wanted to specialise in. Now, a few years later, she is a...

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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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Encouraging feedback from our youngest patients

Over the last 18 months, the Trust has successfully enabled our patients over the age of 18 to submit their Friends and Family Test (FFT) feedback via their mobile...

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