Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

13/05/2026

This week, MKUH is hosting a programme of activities for our teams to encourage more conversations about care in all its forms. Part of that is about caring for our amazing colleagues.

Our huge thanks go to the kind and generous Rapid Relief Team UK who visited our hospital to serve up thousands of pieces of delicious cake and fruit, alongside countless cuppas and endless smiles - just for our hardworking teams.

When you care for a living, it means a great deal to be on the receiving end of care from another.

We are always grateful to everyone who shows their appreciation to our staff who care for patients and their loved ones.

12/05/2026

We’re proud to officially open Oak Wards!🎉

Earlier this month, we welcomed our first patient into this new 48‑bed facility, designed to support older patients with frailty, dementia and more complex health needs. Yesterday, we marked the occasion with an official ribbon‑cutting celebration.

Joe Harrison, MKUH Chief Executive, said: “Patients are already benefitting from this new environment, which supports their dignity and recovery, and early feedback has been extremely positive.”

Oak Wards provides a calm, modern environment for patients, alongside excellent facilities for our clinical teams. A fantastic milestone in our commitment to delivering a hospital fit for the future of our growing city.

Read more here: https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/news/milton-keynes-university-hospital-officially-opens-new-oak-wards-improving-care-for-older-patients-in-the-city

12/05/2026

It’s International Nurses Day today and is celebrating with our first ever CareFest, a programme of events and activities to inspire conversations about care in all its forms - how we care for patients, how we care for each other and how our colleagues care for themselves. CareFest started with a keynote speech from MKUH Chief Nursing Officer, Fiona Hoskins who inspired everyone to think about how we continually improve the quality of care we provide.

Thank you to all of our amazing nursing colleagues whose skills and dedication serve the MK community so well.

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

The moment has finally arrived - our 2026 Awards shortlist has been decided!

Huge congratulations to every colleague and team recognised this year, and a big thanks to our wonderful colleagues and patients who took the time to nominate someone.

Incredibly generous sponsors have made this celebration of our talented and dedicated staff possible. We couldn’t do it without them - thank you Manor Interior Solutions, ARUP, Parias Construction & Interiors Ltd, Morgan Sindall Construction and Amber Windows.

Roll on 4 June when the winners will be revealed! In the meantime, read the shortlist via the link in comments and, if you're on it, well done!

07/05/2026

Well done Vanessa Holmes. We are really proud of you and grateful to you and your team for all you do for the trust!

INTRODUCING OUR FINALISTS✨

We’re excited to reveal the finalists for this year’s MK Charity Awards, celebrating the incredible individuals & organisations making a difference across our community.

Congratulations to...

Education - sponsored by The Open University:
Acorn Early Years, Harry's Rainbow, Worktree

Health & Wellbeing Award, in memory of Roger Fennemore - sponsored by Leap:
The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation, Mind BLMK, MK SNAP (Special Needs Advancement Project)

Arts & Heritage - sponsored by Brenda & Simon Ingram:
Inter-Action Mk, MÓTUS, UKRAINE APPEAL CIO

Poverty & Disadvantage:
Girl Pack, MK Melting Pot, Unity MK

Work & Local Economy - sponsored by BTG Eddisons:
SOFEA, Works for Us, Worktree

Crime & Safety - sponsored by HAPPY DAYS MK:
Alternatives to Conflict, C2C Social Action, Mk Act Charity (Milton Keynes Women's Aid)

Environment & Transport - sponsored by the President’s Harmony Fund:
Electra Boat MK, Community Trees Milton Keynes, Cycle Saviours

Volunteer of the Year:
Deborah Lewis, Hannah Brown, Maria Affa

Business for Good - sponsored by ICAEW:
Cranswick Convenience Foods, Electra Boat MK, Sophie etc

Transformational Leadership Award, in memory of Carol Baume:
Jennifer Hill, Tim Davies, Vanessa Holmes

Equity and Inclusion Award, in memory of Ranjit Singh:
The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation, Camphill MK, Q:alliance

We can’t wait to celebrate their impact, and announce our winners, at the MK Charity Awards next month!

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. The quality of entries has truly highlighted just how amazing our voluntary sector is in MK 👏

Another huge thank you to our judges, who had the difficult task of selecting our finalists 💜

To find out more about the MK Charity Awards, visit our website: https://mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk/mk-charity-awards-2026/

07/05/2026

Our hospital is extremely busy again today.

We are caring for a high number of very unwell patients who require immediate, life‑saving treatment.

You may experience longer waiting times than usual.

Please choose the right NHS service for your needs.

The Emergency Department is for people with serious or life‑threatening illnesses or injuries.

Minor illnesses and injuries can often be treated at home, by a pharmacist, or by your GP.

You can also consider using Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services, located just minutes away from the main hospital site.

If you are unsure which service is right for you, please call NHS 111.
If it is an emergency, call 999.

Thank you.

05/05/2026

Today, we celebrate International Day of the Midwife and recognise the vital contributions of our skilled and compassionate midwives at MKUH.

Thank you for the important work you do every day and the care you show to service users and their families💙

01/05/2026

The MK Marathon is taking place on Sunday 3 May to Monday 4 May.

If you are coming to the hospital, please consider leaving extra time in case there is disruption caused by road closures or diversions.

Details of road closures and diversions can be found here: https://shorturl.at/vW9nf

01/05/2026

Our Emergency Department is extremely busy again today.

We are caring for a high number of very unwell patients who require immediate, life‑saving treatment.

You may experience longer waiting times than usual.

Please choose the right NHS service for your needs.

The Emergency Department is for people with serious or life‑threatening illnesses or injuries.

Minor illnesses and injuries can often be treated at home, by a pharmacist, or by your GP.

You can also consider using Milton Keynes Urgent Care Services, located just minutes away from the main hospital site.

If you are unsure which service is right for you, please call NHS 111.

If it is an emergency, call 999.

Thank you.

30/04/2026

Our patient and family feedback results for the last quarter are now live!

We received an incredible 38,371 comments, and 92.5% of respondents rated their experience at MKUH as Very Good or Good.

Your feedback helps us continually improve and develop our services.

Visit our website to share your experience: https://shorturl.at/Fo5A7