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With temperatures set to soar to the 30s over the summer, the threat of heatstroke at an outdoor event such as a festival is a very real problem.

How to handle the heat during the remaining outdoor concerts this year

The foods you should feed your children - according to NHS guidance

The foods you should feed your children - according to NHS guidance

Allergic reactions to wasp stings can be fatal.

How to treat a wasp sting and spot signs of an allergic reaction

The Prime Minister has launched the NHS 10 year health plan.

The 3 things that could change for you under the 10 year health plan

Physios prepare for Community Assessment event later this month

Community Assessment Day set to help local NHS patients get faster one-stop supp...

Last data has revealed that nearly one in three cancer patients are waiting longer for their first treatment.

The best performing hospital trusts for first cancer treatment

54 per cent of those not seeking support blamed the long waits for treatment via the health service

Adults with chronic pain cite long NHS wait times for poor treatment

Four key sun safety tips as the Met Office forecasts temperatures to exceed 30°C in some parts of the UK.

Watch: Four key sun safety tips as temperatures surge in the UK

How much sleep children need varies depending on how old they are

The time you should send your child to bed at every age

Felicity Cox, the chief executive of the care board, said she was pleased with the figures

Fall in people waiting more than a year for NHS treatment in Milton Keynes

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Brits get 17 hours less sleep a month in summer, compared to winter - experts re...

Doctor warns of growing risk of easy access to weight loss jabs

Darren Roe

MK operator reveals how modern buses can play crucial role in environmental chal...

Fewer female genital mutilation victims were seen by NHS services in Milton Keynes according to new figures. Pic: Lynne Cameron/PA

Fewer female genital mutilation victims seen by NHS services in Milton Keynes

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Soaring NHS job demand faces vacancy crisis despite career interest

Should you be worried about rabies when on holiday?

How to avoid rabies and what to do if you're exposed on holiday

Many elderly people in Milton Keynes do not use the internet or a smartphone

'Let's not forget people who are offline and overlooked' says councillor

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

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Economy shrinks, NHS spending surges and struggling councils miss out

Does your child know how to be safe around dogs? Animal News Agency

Five essential lessons every Milton Keynes parent should teach their children ab...

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

New figures show more people are now able to get a GP appointment

Rise in GP appointments available in Milton Keynes

Nursing at the University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire and Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust annou...

Mega Star, Yungblud brings his festival BludFest to Milton Keynes National Bowl

Yungblud and Tickets for Good unite to give NHS staff access to BludFest 2025

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

More pregnant women in MK are getting the flu jab

More pregnant women in Milton Keynes get flu jab

Helen Wilson is raising money for holistic cancer treatment in Germany

'I have stage 3 cancer - and I'm raising cash for my own alternative treatment'

Adults can also benefit from spending time with animals - Animal News Agency

Stressed Milton Keynes parents take note! How animal petting sessions aren't jus...

The 13 best rated GP surgeries in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes - as voted for by patients.

The 13 best rated GP surgeries in Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes

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Major supermarket to end Blue Light Card discounts for key workers

With cases on the rise, this is how to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid symptoms.

How to tell the difference between hay fever and Covid as cases rise

Horwood House Hotel, a 4-star country house hotel and conference venue in Little Horwood, near Milton Keynes, donated the heart-shaped chocolate cake, specially baked by its award-winning pastry team, to Willen Hospice.

Buckinghamshire hotel gifts surprise cake to local hospice to mark #LoveMK Day

New research has suggested that low levels of Vitamin B2 deficiency are linked to cognitive dysfunction.

Warning as low levels of this vitamin could increase dementia risk

Pharmacists are warning those eligible for a Covid booster to get their jab as cases continue to rise.

Brits warned of Covid risk this Bank Holiday weekend as cases surge

Hay fever symptoms.

‘Very high’ pollen count forecast for London and South East England

The number of people waiting for appointments and operations at Milton Keynes University Hospital has fallen, according to the latest figures

Waiting lists fall at Milton Keynes Hospital

Suzanne Durrant with her Kindness in Care award

Meet selfless Suzanne, one of the kindest carers in Milton Keynes

Over half have suffered discomfort for more than a year

Eight in 10 Brits suffer chronic pain - say life is 'on hold'

Covid cases have been on the rise in the UK.

Covid symptoms to look out for after Easter as cases rise

The Easter holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor's surgery.

Are GPs open over the Easter weekend? What to do if you get sick

This is the exact amount of water you should drink each day.

The exact amount of water you should drink as temperatures soar

How to avoid sunburn as temperatures start to rise.

Met Office issue warning over sunburn risk - how to protect yourself

Children with this common skin condition may be more likely to suffer from hay fever later in life.

Warning sign your child may suffer with hay fever later in life

Monica Nitu - NHS Partnership Executive, Des Breen - Chief Medical Officer, Chris Curtis - MP for Milton Keynes, and Alex Osipowicz - Hospital Manager

MP visits community healthcare clinic in Milton Keynes

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