Posted on: 28 November 2024
Community psychical health services in Milton Keynes took part in a month-long campaign to show the different ways the NHS cares for people in the community.
NHS community care has developed a lot in recent years, closely monitored care that was once only available in hospitals can now be done in the comfort of a patient’s home.
During November, CNWL staff in Milton Keynes hit the road and visited community centres, care homes and schools, as well as holding virtual events to network and learn from each other to further improve patient care.
Lorraine Gardener, Lead Nurse for Milton Keynes’ Community Health Services, said:
“Milton Keynes’ staff have hugely appreciated all of the local webinars and going out and spending time in their community. They have expressed that they have learnt lots about other services and how they support patients, and our teams have really enjoyed being asked to present their service and feel proud about the care they give.”
You can see the highlights below:
Milton Keynes' Community Services visit the Parkinson's Cafe
Lindsay Ashman, Neurological Conditions Services Manager said, "We were able to have many conversations with people and provide information on the service we offer as well as signposting to local services in MK, encouraging people to manage their conditions in the community."
Milton Keynes Community Services visit Shenley Wood Retirement Village
Milton Keynes community services visited Shenley Wood Retirement Village to promote our local and specialist services with staff and residents.
Milton Keynes Tissue Viability Nurses help raise awareness of pressure ulcers
Milton Keynes’ Tissue Viability Community Nursing Team visited their colleagues in other community teams to help raise awareness of pressure ulcers and how to treat them.
