News Round-up  DR UK holds assisted dying debate to inform stance on Meacher Bill  Four prominent Disabled activists took part in an online debate around assisted dying this week as DR UK trustees prepare to review the organisation’s position on…
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Hello Welcome to this week’s Independent Living newsletter. 01.09.21 Contents: • Compulsory vaccination • Health & Disability – briefing paper • The Big Event reviewed • Damaging TV workplace culture • Right to challenge care decisions • Subscriber shorts 1. Compulsory vaccination We have a thoughtful…
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Supporting the voluntary and community sector of Milton Keynes Welcome to our weekly bulletin for the Milton Keynes Voluntary & Community sector SAVE THE DATE: 21st October 2021 – Community Action: MK AGM Whitehouse Surgery | 11am – 1pm This week…
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NEWS & FEATURES Which? Conducts EV Battery Research Thursday, August 19th, 2021 Read more > Baywatch 2021 Take Part Now! Thursday, August 19th, 2021 Read more > Naidex 2021 Event Update Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 Read more > Highways England…
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Oska Bright Film Festival is the world’s leading learning disability film festival. Inter-Action: Mk s festival takes place biennially in Brighton & Hove with the next one happening in March 2022. They champion filmmakers with learning disabilities or autism. Inter-Action:…
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The August bank holiday pharmacy opening times for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes can be found on the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG ‘s website- BLMK- Pharmacy Opening Times

Disabled people paying vastly more for care in past two years Disabled people are being told by councils to pay vastly more for care, according to research from the BBC. Some adults with learning disabilities are being forced to pay…
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Our office will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday- Monday 30th August 2021. We will re-open on Wednesday 1st September 2021 from 10.00am-3.00pm Wishing you all a fabulous weekend

1 Welcome to your fortnightly e-Bulletin from the Healthwatch Milton Keynes team. Hello from our CEO Young people’s views on the vaccine have been hitting the headlines this summer, and media reporting around the issue can create a real sense…
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Hello Welcome to this week’s Independent Living newsletter. 25.08.21 Contents: • How lucky are you? • Tech in hearing care • Care staff – freedom of movement • Adult social care Scotland • New Roby stairclimber • Five new Changing Places 1. How lucky are you?…
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