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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · 16d

If you are joining the millions of people around the world who are celebrating Diwali, we wish you a joyous time!

Diwali is also known as the 'Festival of Lights' and symbolises the victory of good over evil.

#TeamMKUH #Diwali2025

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · Sep 24

Thank You Volunteers!

Our volunteers attended a very special annual event last week, and enjoyed recognition, a lovely afternoon tea and a catch up all organised by the volunteer team.

#TeamMKUH #ThankYouVolunteers

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · Sep 12

Wishing all of our colleagues, volunteers and patients a fantastic celebration at tomorrow's @mkpridefestival.bsky.social Festival which takes place at Campbell Park from noon.

#TeamMKUH #MKPride

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · Aug 12

We’ve hit a milestone - over 1,000 patients have now had robotic surgery with ‘Dr Bot’ and ‘Dex’! These consultant-guided systems, named by local schoolchildren, help deliver precise, minimally invasive care with faster recovery times.

#TeamMKUH #RoboticSurgery #ComputerAidedSurgery

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · Jul 29

Our CEO, Joe Harrison, recently welcomed local students to MKUH for Clinical Work Experience Week - a fantastic opportunity for secondary school students to explore careers options in healthcare.

For more information visit: www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-m...

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · Jun 6

If you are being treated for cancer during April, May or June 2025, you may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later this year. Please have your say. Your answers help make our cancer care better.

For more information, visit: www.ncpes.co.uk
#TeamMKUH

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today marks the end of Patient Participation Week, a reminder of the vital role patient feedback plays in shaping the care we provide.

Tell us about your care here: shorturl.at/uSIEy

#TeamMKUH #PatientParticipationWeek

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 23

Research+Me has launched an online registry which aims to connect people with Parkinson’s with research opportunities!

To hear about UK trials through a regular newsletter and much more, register here: redcap.link/jpr1

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 22

If you birthed with us in February 2025, you may be asked to complete a Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey. You have until 15 July 2025 to complete and return it.

Find out more here: shorturl.at/vSQlp

CQC information, including translated materials, available here: shorturl.at/rnLKn

#TeamMKUH

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 22

Have you recently been diagnosed with cancer?

NHS England is working with Picker, a healthcare research charity, to run the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey.

For more information, visit: picker.org/research-vol...

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 21

We care about your experience — and we’re listening.

Share your feedback through the Friends and Family Test, PALS, or a formal complaint. Response times are currently longer, but we’re working hard to respond.

Find out more: mkuh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/tell-us-about-your-care

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 19

To mark World IBD Day, our Gastroenterology Team, IBD Nurses, and members of Crohn’s & Colitis UK (CCUK) Milton Keynes and Bedford Group came together to raise awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease and its impact on people’s lives.

Click here for more: www.mkuh.nhs.uk/inflammatory...

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 16

Our Maternity and Neonatal statistics for April are now available. During this month, we helped to introduce 280 babies into the world, with five set of twins.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 15

We care about your experience — and we’re listening.

Share your feedback through the Friends and Family Test, PALS, or a formal complaint. Response times are currently longer, but we’re working hard to respond.

Find out more: mkuh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/tell-us-about-your-care

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 14

From Monday 19 May 2025, MKUH’s Eye Clinic will relocate to the Community Diagnostic Centre at Lloyds Court, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3AT. Patients are asked to check their appointment letters carefully to ensure they attend the correct location.

Click here for more: www.mkuh.nhs.uk/eye-clinic

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 13

There is now a single point of access for patients who need to contact our Community Midwives. This will be staffed Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm: 07989 147977

Patients can now use this duty phone for non-urgent enquiries and receive a same-day response.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 13

Patients being treated for cancer during April, May or June 2025 may be invited to take part in the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey later this year. Please have your say. Your answers help make our cancer care better.

For more information, visit www.ncpes.co.uk

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 9

This week, we marked the next stage of construction of our new Oak Wards with a ‘topping out’ ceremony which celebrated the placement of the building’s highest beam.

Oak Wards will feature two 24-bed wards across two floors, providing a significant increase in capacity for medical patients.

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 9

MKUH took the global stage at the Robotic Surgery on Air Global Event 2025 on Thursday 7 May, proudly showcasing ground-breaking advancements in robotic colorectal surgery.

Led by consultant Barrie Keeler, our team performed a live operation utilising the Versius Surgical System.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 8

If you birthed with us in February 2025, you may be asked to complete a Care Quality Commission (CQC) survey. You have until 15 July 2025 to complete and return it.

Find out more here: shorturl.at/vSQlp

CQC information, including translated materials, available here: shorturl.at/rnLKn

#TeamMKUH

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 8

Our Emergency Department is very busy today.

If you do not require urgent or emergency care, please continue to use #NHS11 or one of the services listed below.

Thank you for your ongoing patience and cooperation.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 7

We’re delighted to announce MKUH is the first UK hospital to pilot the My Mobility app for hip fracture surgeries. The app supports patients before and after surgery, tracking progress and providing info on expectations, recovery, rehab, and complications.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 6

This Dying Matters Awareness Week (5th-10th May), our Palliative and End of Life Care Team, Butterfly Volunteers, Chaplaincy and Willen Hospice Milton Keynes encouraged colleagues to reflect on what it means to have a good death and how to support patients and their relatives.

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 6

Yesterday, we celebrated International Day of the Midwife, recognising the vital contributions of midwives worldwide. Our Midwifery team marked the occasion by delivering tokens of appreciation to our hardworking midwives – a heartfelt thank you!

#IDM2025

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Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS FT @mkhospital.bsky.social · May 2

As Patient Experience Week ends, we’re launching #FeedbackFriday! Each month, we’ll share feedback to show how much it means to us.

If you had a recent visit to our hospital, please consider telling us about your experience here: www.mkuh.nhs.uk/patients.../...

#FeedbackFriday #PatientExpWeek