Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

09/12/2025

Did You Know?

If your loved one is an inpatient at our hospital and you can’t get to visit, you can ask us to deliver a special, personalised letter to them.

This service operates all year round but is especially popular during the festive period.

To send a letter, visit: https://shorturl.at/WNGDt. The cut-off date for delivery on Christmas Eve is midnight on 23 December 2025.

09/12/2025

Did you receive cancer treatment in April, May, or June 2025? We’d love to hear from you.

The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES) asks cancer patients aged 16 and over about their experiences of care.  If you’re invited to take part in the survey please have your say.

Your feedback matters - it shows us what’s working and what needs improvement, so we can give you the best possible cancer care. Sharing your experience matters.

For more information, click here: https://www.ncpes.co.uk/

08/12/2025

If you have a minor illness or injury that can be cared for by a pharmacist, GP or urgent care centre, please choose one of those services.

Doing so allows our Emergency Department to focus on the needs of people with serious and life-threatening illnesses.

can signpost you to the most suitable service for your needs. In an emergency, use 999.

05/12/2025

🎅 Today, Santa made a magical virtual visit to our children’s wards, thanks to the support of Cisco Connected.
Through a live video call from the North Pole, children chatted with Santa while his team of elves delivered gifts across the wards. This heartwarming experience brought smiles and festive cheer to families receiving care.
A huge thank you to Santa and his elves for making this special moment possible! ❤️

02/12/2025

To understand more about the vital role Milton Keynes Hospital Charity plays in enhancing the lives of our patients, follow them on Facebook and read the inspiring stories that are being published to celebrate the charity’s 30th birthday 💚

For 30 years, Milton Keynes Hospital Charity has been making a difference to our local hospital – and we couldn’t have done it without you.

From tiny babies in state-of-the-art incubators to families finding comfort during their most difficult periods, from pioneering cancer treatments to children escaping into virtual worlds – your generosity has transformed lives in ways that go beyond medicine.

Over the next 12 days, we're unwrapping 30 years of Milton Keynes Hospital Charity.

Join us as we share the incredible stories behind the donations, the fundraisers who went the extra mile, and the patients whose lives were changed because of our community's compassion.

Thank you for 30 incredible years. Here's to many more.

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

01/12/2025

Today we marked World AIDS Day with an awareness stand at the hospital’s main entrance. We were joined by Sasha Hart from Positively UK, who lives with HIV and has recently joined our team to support people who are newly diagnosed and those living with HIV.

Since March 2025, blood-borne virus (BBV) testing has been routinely carried out in our Emergency Department. This initiative has significantly strengthened our ability to detect HIV and viral hepatitis at an early stage.

Dr Clare Woodward, HIV Lead at MKUH, highlighted the importance of this step in normalising testing and reducing stigma, saying: “The opt‑out BBV testing has been fantastic for MKUH. We have diagnosed and linked into care many who wouldn’t have otherwise tested, preventing future ill health and onward transmissions.

For trusted advice and guidance on HIV and AIDS, please visit the NHS website >> https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

29/11/2025

Adults who stay in hospital for one or more nights during November may be invited to take part in a national adult inpatient survey. This survey helps us understand what patients think about the care they received.

The annual survey is part of the NHS Patient Survey Programme, managed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and focuses on the experiences of patients aged 16 and over. If you are selected, you will receive a questionnaire by post.

Feedback from previous surveys has already led to improvements in patient experience at MKUH. If you are invited to take part, we strongly encourage you to share your views.

For more details, visit: https://shorturl.at/0Uhvl

26/11/2025

Meet MKUH Governor - Michael Derosaire, who represents Public Constituency C in and around the centre of MK.

Michael said, “I am pleased to join the MKUH Team as Public Governor. The opening of the hospital was transformative to the local population, and I am very pleased to see that it continues to grow, both in terms of size and in the breadth of treatments that are becoming available, and for this we have the senior management team - headed by Chief Executive Joe Harrison - to thank.

“The old saying is that ‘nothing comes from nothing’, and it is good for the soul to roll up your sleeves and get involved. I look forward to being a small part of the team - supporting those committed to ‘being there' at the point of need, when need is most felt to help make our hospital the best it can be.”

If you would like to become a governor like Michael, and be part of our hospital, apply here: https://nom.uk-engage.org/mkuh/

25/11/2025

🎄The MKUH Christmas lights are officially on!

Thank you to our patient, Angela, and her daughter, Linda, who volunteered to switch on the hospital's festive lights alongside our Chair, Heidi Travis and the one and only Father Christmas.

Being in hospital at this time of year can be extra hard for patients, and it is also a very busy period for all of our colleagues. So, for many, the bright and joyful lights can help to lift spirits. If you visit us, we hope that you enjoy them.

Special thanks to our wonderful Estates team for making the magic happen!

25/11/2025

We’re excited to share that we are expanding our surgical capacity with the addition of two new operating theatres. This investment reinforces our commitment to reducing patient waiting times and meeting the needs of our growing local community.

The modern, purpose-built theatres will allow for more elective procedures to be scheduled, helping patients access treatment sooner. Construction will begin shortly, with completion expected in spring 2026.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/QpL2X

24/11/2025

Looking for somewhere a bit different to do your Christmas gift shopping?

Milton Keynes Hospital Charity has the answer! ⬇️ 🎄

🎄✨ MKUH Christmas Pop-Up Shop ✨🎄

Get ready to feel festive! Join us on Wednesday 26 November, 11:00–16:00 for the MKUH Christmas Pop-Up Shop.

🛍️ Browse a variety of seasonal stalls
🍴 Enjoy delicious food & drinks
🎁 Start your Christmas shopping in style!

💚 Most importantly - help raise funds for charitable projects across all wards and departments at