MK City Council and NHS to team up for free jobs, training and health advice outreach event

Milton Keynes City Council and the NHS have announced plans to co-host a free event hosting organisations offering local people advice on jobs, volunteering and training opportunities, and health and wellbeing.

The event, called ‘New Year, New You’, is open to all MK residents and will be held at Bletchley Leisure Centre on Tuesday 28 January between 12:00pm and 2:30pm. 

Some of the thirty companies, charities and organisations attending include MK City Council, MK College, Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH), The Parks Trust, MK Dons, Amazon, John Lewis, Age UK, and Healthwatch MK. 

Local people are invited to join the friendly professionals to find out how to access social care, manage finances, find a new job, improve mental health and much more. A mini health check will also be on offer to all attendees.

Housing landlords will also be on hand to answer questions and give advice, including the Milton Keynes Council Housing Team, bpha and Peabody.

Doors open at midday with free parking onsite and light refreshments available throughout.

MK City Council’s Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health & Communities, said, “We’ve brought together loads of great organisations to make it easier for local people to find opportunities, help and support. For anyone looking to try something new or boost their health in 2025, this event is for you. There’s no need to book so please do come and see us; this could the first simple step to a happier, healthier, and more independent life.”

Maria Wogan, Chief of Strategy and Assurance and Place Lead Director for Milton Keynes at Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, added, “We are delighted to join with our partners to deliver this event for local people. We know that good health comes from a range different things and good employment, housing and social connections all contribute to the health of a person. It is great to see our city coming together to help improve the health and wellbeing of our population.”