Watling Street Primary Care Network

25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Watling Street PCN ✨🎄

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas & New Year Closure Notice ✨🎄

Please note the practice will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

23/12/2025

Thank you to Macmillan Cancer Support for another year supporting us with our work in the community💚

We are also incredibly grateful to all the businesses that have generously provided their venues free of charge Greene King Brewery , BADMINTON England and Elizabeth Gardens Care Home, Milton Keynes allowing us to host our community support groups.

Thank you as well to all our guest speakers who have so kindly given their time, including (but not limited to) Milton Keynes University Hospital and members of the voluntary sector.

Without your generosity and support, we would not be able to continue helping and supporting people living with and beyond cancer.

We wish you all the best for 2026, Anne & Julie💚

22/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Day Pharmacy Opening Times 🎄

If you need a pharmacy on Christmas Day, the following local pharmacies will be open with limited hours, please check the times carefully before visiting.

04/12/2025

A huge thank you to The C**k Hotel for inviting us to speak at their recent Macmillan fundraiser. We were proud to share with the audience how Macmillan supports vital initiatives in the community and the incredible impact donations have on people living with and beyond cancer.

Special thanks to The Concessions Band and the amazing C**k Hotel team, who generously gave their time and talent for free in support of this great cause. Your efforts truly make a difference!💚

27/11/2025

Reminder: Community Support Group 4th December 💚

If you’re affected by cancer, we’d love to welcome you to our next Living Beyond Cancer Support Group meeting this Thursday, 4th December.

Join Anne, our Cancer Care Facilitator, and Julie, our Social Prescriber, in a warm and supportive space to connect, share experiences, and find community.

We’re also pleased to be joined by our special guest, Michelle, Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse at Milton Keynes Cancer Centre, who will be speaking about the Cancer Care Pathway.

Date: Thursday 4th December
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: The C**k Hotel, High Street, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AH

We hope to see you there 💚

27/11/2025

Are you a UK Veteran?

Did you know your GP record might not include the SNOMED code “Military Veteran” (1300561000000108)?

This code helps the NHS identify veterans so you can access specialist or priority treatment when it’s clinically appropriate, but it isn’t added automatically.

Here’s how to check:
1. Let your GP practice know that you’re a military veteran.
2. Ask them to add the SNOMED code “Military Veteran” (1300561000000108) to your record.
3. Once it’s added, systems like SystmOne will show an ‘MV’ alert, making sure NHS staff are aware of your veteran status.

Why it matters:
Priority access to NHS treatment for conditions related to your service.
Smoother referrals to veteran mental health services such as Op COURAGE.
Helps clinicians understand how your service may affect your health.
Connects you with veteran-specific care pathways and support.

19/11/2025

Protected Learning Time 🖊

▪️ Great Holm and Stony Stratford doors will close at 1:00pm
▪️ Shenley Church End doors will close at 2:30pm
▪️ The phones will go off at all sites at 2:30pm

During these closures, if you need medical assistance and cannot wait until the Practice reopens, please use NHS 111 online or call 111 for support. In an emergency, please call 999.

18/11/2025

Macmillan Community Event: Cancer Conversations 20/11/2025💚

This event aims to create a welcoming space where information can be shared, relationships can be built, and everyone comes together under one roof to strengthen mutual understanding and improve access to health and wellbeing support.

Who should attend:
Health professionals, cancer support services, carers, individuals living with or recovering from cancer, and anyone interested in improving access to wellbeing support.

Please visit https://communityactionmk.org/events/ to book your FREE place.

18/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our very first breast cancer support group session at Elizabeth Gardens on Thursday 13th November. It was wonderful to see six inspiring women come together to connect, share, and support one another.

This group was created for a space to meet others who understand the journey, to talk openly, and to help shape a supportive community within our PCN. We’re excited to see how the group continues to grow with your input.

If you’d like to find out more about our breast cancer support group or are interested in joining, please email anne.beckett1@nhs.net for further information💚

18/11/2025

Milton Keynes Hospital Cancer Care Walkthrough Video Collection

We’re pleased to share this helpful video series created by Milton Keynes Hospital to support patients, families, and carers through their cancer care journey. The collection provides a clear and reassuring insight into what to expect when receiving treatment at the hospital. All videos are available to watch at your convenience, as often as needed.

The series includes:

Cancer Unit Walkthrough – A guided tour of the cancer care facilities at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Having a Scan – An overview of the scan process, including what happens and what the environment is like.

Meet the Team – Interviews with hospital staff, helping viewers get to know the professionals involved in their care.

Meet the Patients – Real experiences shared by patients who have undergone treatment at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Welcome to the Milton Keynes Hospital Cancer Care Walkthrough Video Collection This collection of videos has been created to support patients, families, and carers by offering a clear and reassuring look at what to expect during cancer care at Milton […]

09/11/2025

Honouring all who served, this Remembrance Sunday.🌹