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• BLMK Register Dec Contracts awarded
• Kasia Wolska, Pharmacy Technician providing specialist advice to care homes in BLMK with a message in Polish explaining why it is important to have the Covid booster vaccine
• Video in Lithuanian – Dr Vaida Momkuviene explains why it is important to have the Covid booster vaccine
• Self-isolation for those with COVID-19 can end after 5 full days following 2 negative LFD tests
• Video in Gujarati – Dr Kunal Kothari explains why it is important to have the Covid booster vaccine
• More than 40 million people have now had a second jab after bumper week
• Video in Bengali – Dr Vidya Das explains why it is important to have the Covid booster vaccine
• Lee tells us about Leighton Linslade Helpers and how they’re supporting local families.
• Dr Abdullah Khan explains in Urdu why it is important to have the Covid booster vaccine
• Dr Ed Sivils explains how to access local medical services
• Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results
• Help us to help you this New Year – BLMK NHS is under pressure
• NHS urges people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes to start the New Year with a COVID booster
• Dr Goutam explains where you can access local health services over New Year
• Chair of BLMK CCG explains how to access medical advice over Christmas
• Use the Chrimbo limbo to grab yourself a merry little booster this ’twixtmas
• Vaccination Volunteers – Simon, Good Neighbour Scheme
• Local GP encourages everyone to get boosted and jabbed
• Key vaccination site in Luton to re-open this week.
• Sarah Brown, Director of Nursing & Quality at MK Dons Stadium for Vaccinations
• Tess Dawoud Pharmacist at BLMK CCG delivering vaccines at Farley Hill Community Centre in Luton
• Local pharmacist explains how she’s helping Luton residents get vaccinated
• Bea explains why it’s important to volunteer at a vaccination centre
• Samantha tells us about being redeployed as a vaccinator
• Director of Nursing and Quality discusses running a vaccination centre
• Pregnant Woman made a priority
• Will came along to MK Dons stadium today to be vaccinated
• Local Resident Tom gets vaccinated at MK Dons stadium
• Maha Malik gets her vaccination at MK Dons
• Clinical vaccination manager Rachel gave an insight into the Dunstable vaccination centre.
• Local resident Sarah speaks about her experience receiving her first dose of the covid vaccination
• Keeping it in the family
• Christmas and New Year opening of BLMK vaccination sites
• New vaccination centres to open to get BLMK boosted.
• NHS To Offer Booster Booking To Every Adult by End of December
• Family Friendly Vaccination Sessions
• Big local institutions come together to discuss the future of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
• NHS vaccination programme reaches significant milestone
• “I’ve gained my life back thanks to social prescribing”
• Local health system awarded funding to help reduce patient waiting lists.
• Luton residents urged to get protected in time for Christmas with vaccination pop-up at Christmas Festival
• Reflecting on 2021 – Kate Walker, Director of Adults’ Services, Bedford Borough Council
• Reflecting on 2021 – Laura Church, CEO, Bedford Borough Council
• Winter pressures aren’t just for Christmas – Dr Ian Reckless, Deputy CEO and Medical Director, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Winter wellbeing support from Keeping Well BLMK
• Learn about protecting you and your baby during COVID-19 Pregnancy and Vaccinations Q & A session
• Key workers encouraged to access free mental health and wellbeing support
• Christmas Shopping and Vaccination Pop-Up
• People in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes urged to do their bit and have free flu vaccination
• Residents urged: Get your lung health check when invited.
• Keyworker pilot launched to support vulnerable children and young people.
• Vaccinations of housebound patients underway
• How the Population Health Management approach helped Jane who spent every day in the front room
• Improved ‘Good’ Rating for Leighton Road Surgery
• Felicity Cox Comment piece: Molnupiravir
• Felicity Cox appointed Chief Executive Designate for BLMK Integrated Care Board
• We want to hear your views about MSK services across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
• New scheme launched to help reduce the time to diagnose cancer patients.
• Service available for those with long COVID
• NHS set to deliver COVID-19 jabs in our schools as students return to class
• Booster bookings to be opened a month early
• AI-powered software transforming stroke care in Milton Keynes
• It’s never too late to get your vaccination
• Women encouraged to be breast aware and check for signs of cancer
• COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A for Parents/Carers of 12-17 year olds
• Note from Mary Idowu, Assistant Director of Sustainability and Growth, for Black History Month
• Local GPs are using Consultant Connect in efforts to reduce patient waiting lists.
• It’s no trick, we are treating 12-15 year olds to their own vaccination session this Hallowe’en.
• NHS body set to increase and improve access to diagnostic tests in the East of England
• Jabbed before Easter? Walk In and get your Booster
• Launch of brand new ‘BLMK Health Conversations On…’ podcast
• Spotlight On: Dan Ibeziako, Head of Engagement, Communications and Marketing, on being seen as a COVID-19 leader
• Council gives major boost(er) to MK vaccination centre
• NHS opens online COVID-19 vaccination bookings for 12-15 year olds
• Spotlight On: Ola Hill, Deputy Organisational Resilience Manager, on being seen as COVID-19 leader
• Felicity Cox, Executive Lead for the ICS, blog: Reflection, remembrance, thanksgiving and hope
• Health chiefs dispel myths about the COVID-19 vaccines and urge everyone to get their jabs
• Yellow bracelet scheme launched to support better and joined up care for people.
• Increased pharmacy vaccination sites in Luton
• Flu vaccine roll out begins across the local area
• Even more opportunity to get your Booster now!
• Frontline NHS Volunteers can now self-refer for Boosters at Vaccination Centres
• Spotlight On: Nafiza Anwar, Better Births lead, on maternal health inequality
• Thousands in BLMK given a ‘boost’ from the NHS
• Spotlight On: Dr Linus Onah and his work to tackle vaccine hesitancy
• New BLMK programme to support health and wellbeing of local primary care workers
• Local NHS asking residents to get involved and share their views
• NHS encourages pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccine
• World Mental Health Day, Sunday 10 October 2021
• National NHS funding supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
• Health leaders urge people to book COVID-19 booster vaccine as soon as they are invited
• Health and care teams working together as an integrated service to face the pressures of winter
• New Keeping Well service offers vital support to key workers across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
• We are the NHS: A day in the life of…the Head of Cancer Network
• Proud To Be – Nigerian Independence Day
• BLMK pregnancy Webinar
• Allied Health Professions Patient Survey
• NHS COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign underway in the east of England
• New scheme to improve emergency care for older residents launched
• BLMK CCG A year in reflection
• Hidden communities – the homeless
• Hospitals introduce new technology to battle patient backlog
• Experiences of Racism | Anti racism strategy
• Planning the future of Mount Vernon cancer services
• Mental Health and Wellbeing support available to teachers across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
• Residents invited to NHS Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes CCG’s AGM
• We are the NHS: A day in the life of… an Associate Director for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities
• Two East of England Faces Front Up National Cancer Campaign  
• BLMK Allied Health Professionals Conference to Celebrate AHP Day
• Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes awarded £416k charity funding to improve patient services
• BLMK CCGs AGM – Tuesday 21 September, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
• New guide to local health services delivered to every household in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes
• COVID-19 Pregnancy and Vaccinations Webinar
• Mental health support available to veterans in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
• £70m Investment in Mental Health Hospitals Part of NHS Modernisation Vision for County
• Primary Care Network shares video saying a GP isn’t the only person you can see
• Pregnant and breast-feeding women urged to get their vaccine
• We are the NHS: A day in the life of… an Associate Director of Quality
• August bank holiday pharmacy opening times
• Mental Health Forum 2021
• Health Secretary and new NHS England boss visit Milton Keynes University Hospital
• We are the NHS: A Day in the life of… a radiographer
• Luton teams take the vaccination message home
• Ground-breaking moment for the new multi-million pound integrated health and care hub and homes for older people in Dunstable
• Stay well at the remaining festivals this summer
• Luton pilot enabling patients to manage their health condition remotely at home throughout the pandemic
• Have you been invited for a lung health check?
• NHS encourages older people in Milton Keynes to take advantage of its talking therapies service
• More opportunities for female ethnic minority healthcare innovators
• NHS rolls out capsule cameras to test for cancer in Bedfordshire
• Bronchiolitis – Keeping your baby well
• Chair Designate confirmed for BLMK Integrated Care Board
• Campaign to help you access GP appointments launched
• Be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses and when to get help
• Deaf Enhanced support service
• Construction Commences on the Dunstable Integrated Health and Care Hub
• Infection prevention control guidelines to remain in place
• Flash of Brilliance By Cancer Mums Celebrated With NHS Birthday Launch
• Online focus group for carers in Beds and Luton
• Free mental health webinars available to people in BLMK.
• MK Dons Players Drop In
• Luton diabetes initiative nominated for national award.
• Moderna Provides a Third Shot in the Arm
• Cervical Screening (Smear Test) Survey
• Vaccinations to start at Farley Community Centre
• One millionth milestone!
• NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG Opens Eight Walk-In Covid-19 Vaccination Sites In ‘Grab A Jab’ Weekend
• “Pull up a sandbag” – Tony’s story
• Successful outreach project for people with Severe Mental Illness across BLMK to be rolled out.
• Dr Sarah Whiteman’s experience in the RAF
• Hundreds vaccinated as jabs opened up to over 18s
• 250,000 vaccination doses delivered in Milton Keynes
• All Adults invited to get their NHS Covid Jab Without Delay
• Local NHS Chief Urges People To Get Vital Second Jab
• 1st and 2nd Dose AstraZeneca Drop-Ins at Luton Mosque this Sunday
• Police and Crime Commissioner gives vaccination programme a boost
• Cervical cancer screening saves lives
• 100,000 vaccination doses delivered by King’s House and the Guru Nanak Gurdwara Temple
• Vaccination Pharmacies rollout to cover all BLMK
• BLMK CCG Pregnancy and vaccination webinar
• Hundreds of Pfizer Slots Available in Bedford Borough
• Vaccination Pharmacies expanded across BLMK
• Health chiefs confirm “booking is best” when it comes to vaccinations
• Bedford Borough residents urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible
• Super Sunday is a Soaring Success
• Second jabs being offered this Super Sunday
• Book an NHS Covid Jab Without Delay
• Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System To Help Lead NHS Routine Care Recovery Plan
• Drop-in COVID-19 vaccination sessions available this week for people aged 40 and over
• Gill and Sheila’s Story
• Why I became a Nurse – Gill Grant
• My Journey into nursing – Maria Laffan
• Anne Murray – Student Nurse, 1980
• Dr. Nayar talking about the Covid-19 Vaccination and the importance of the second dose.
• Dr. Savia Ashraf – Taking the Covid vaccine during Ramadan (Urdu & English)
• Dr. Saima Naz – Taking the Covid vaccine during Ramadan (Urdu & English)
• World Immunisation Week
• Luton residents urged to get vaccinated this weekend
• Dr Amna Hawash – Taking the Covid vaccine during Ramadan (Arabic)
• Dr Nadeem Hussain – Taking the Covid vaccine during Ramadan
• Book an NHS Covid Jab Without Delay
• Senior NHS Figures Stress Muslims Can Get Covid Jab in Ramadan
• Clinical Commissioning Groups merge to form NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG
• Have your Covid-19 vaccine during Ramadan to help save lives
• A statement on the Covid-19 Vaccination programme
• Almost 250,000 people get vaccine doses across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
• New COVID-19 vaccination centre opens in Biggleswade
• Over 188 thousand vaccines delivered in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
• New COVID-19 vaccination centre opens in Luton
• BLMK Health & Social Care staff – get your vaccinations!
• New COVID-19 vaccination centre opens in Dunstable
• Call for people aged 70 and over to contact NHS for a COVID jab
• Lung health checks scanners arrive in Luton
• New COVID-19 vaccination centre opens in Milton Keynes
• Staying safe over February half term
• BLMK CCGs appoint ICS executive lead as new Accountable Officer
• New COVID-19 vaccination centres open in Bedfordshire
• New COVID-19 vaccination centre opens in Luton
• Vaccination appointments at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara Temple
• National letter inviting those over 70 for vaccination appointments
• Two more vaccination centres go live in Central Bedfordshire
• Frontline services issue warning over vaccine registration scam which could cost life savings
• Final two GP vaccination centres open in Milton Keynes
• Resident blog: Marianna’s experience of Long Covid
• Resident blog: Mark and his family’s story of having Covid-19
• Three more vaccination centres go live in Milton Keynes
• Another Luton vaccination centre goes live
• Vaccination centre opens in Leighton Buzzard
• Second vaccination centre opens in Bedford
• Vaccinations: Statement from Dr Sarah Whiteman, Medical Director and putative chair of BLMK CCGs
• First Covid Vaccinations issued from GP surgeries in Bedford Borough
• Dr Sarah Whiteman gives advice on what to do and where to get help if you feel unwell
• Our hospitals are under considerable pressure – Dr Nicola Smith urges people to stay home
• Residents urged to follow restrictions to stop Covid-19 spread over the Christmas Period
• Covid-19 vaccine roll out in Bedford Borough
• NHS in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes still open for patients during new restrictions
• First Covid Vaccinations issued from GP surgeries in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
• Dr Ali-Khan, GP, shares why it’s so important we have our Covid-19 vaccination if invited.
• Aliya Sultan discusses the first COVID-19 vaccinations to be given at Kingsway Health Centre
• Caroline Coster’s story of having COVID-19
• Residents at high risk of Flu complications are urged to get their Free Flu vaccination
• New GP surgery opened in Milton Keynes
• Davies to leave BLMK CCGs
• Residents urged: ‘Play your part’ to stop Covid-19 spread
• GPs are here to help you
• Local residents support the proposal to form one CCG in BLMK
• New Surgery premises will help meet the growing demand for healthcare in Bedford
• Local Health body urges the public to use the correct routes to book a coronavirus test.
• NHS 111 – Coronavirus Testing
• Date set for Joint Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCGs AGM
• Online roundtable event – hear GP views on the proposal for a single CCG in BLMK
• Local GPs give overwhelming support to new CCG constitution
• Offering support for people anxious about returning to work
• August bank holiday pharmacy opening times
• Bedford Borough COVID-19 Deep Dive Report Published
• Public survey launched on proposed change to how healthcare is organised in BLMK
• New centre will help meet the growing demand for healthcare in Milton Keynes
• Local supermarkets support campaign to get shoppers to cover up
• 23/07/20 – Luton introduces further local measures in fight against Covid-19
• Welcome to the BLMK CCG website
• Interim Findings Into Bedford Borough COVID-19 Deep Dive
• If you are feeling unwell – contact your GP
• ‘The NHS is still here for you,’ says leading doctor
• Volunteering with the Girl Guides
• Coronavirus Message from Dr Aamenah Hawash – Arabic
• Stay Home and Stay Safe – Dr Roshan Jayalath
• Coronavirus Message from Dr Sajid Mehmood – Urdu
• Coronavirus Message from Dr Sanjay Sharma – English and BSL
• Coronavirus Message from Dr Kunal Kothari – Gujarati
• David Foord Blog – How Do I Keep Fit?
• Natasha Pilgrim Blog – Testing times
• Learning Disability Week – Sophie’s story
• If you are feeling unwell – contact your GP