Kettering General Hospital

21/04/2026

🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 🌟
We are delighted to celebrate 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗮, 𝗥𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, who has won the Spotlight Research and Innovation Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the 𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹.

Darshna has consistently gone above and beyond in her role, proactively supporting research recruitment alongside her busy clinical workload. She regularly takes the time to speak with patients attending the Rapid Pathway with suspected prostate cancer, sensitively introducing the opportunity to take part in research and offering referral to a research nurse to discuss the PACIFIC trial in more detail.

Her initiative, organisation, and commitment have made a significant difference to the success of the study. She has successfully embedded research discussions into her clinics despite the additional time and workload, greatly improving our ability to identify and approach eligible patients. Her support has been instrumental in enabling patient participation in the trial.

Darshna is an absolute pleasure to work with. She brings a consistently positive, “can-do” attitude and is always willing to help. Patient feedback is consistently excellent, reflecting the compassionate and professional care she provides.

Her enthusiasm for research, combined with her dedication to patient care, makes her a truly deserving winner of this award. 👏

17/04/2026

We've been looking back at our KGH Easter celebrations on Skylark ward. Thank you to our Play team, the ward team and our local community for helping to bring some Easter fun to children in hospital.

Special thanks to those who dedicated their time and bought gifts for the children - JSC Mascots, Tony Macaroni, The Bikers Widows Sons Masonic, McKinley Court care home, Tesco's Wellingborough and the Charity Pot Corby and one of our long term patients and their family.

14/04/2026

We are raising awareness of testicular cancer and teenage and young cancer this month.

Join us at a drop-in session in our main hospital reception between 9.30am and 12.30pm on 22 April where you can ask questions and find out more about symptoms.

Here, you can speak with our teenage and young adults liaison nurse specialist, plus members of the urology and haematology clinical nurse specialist teams.

Our Macmillan Cancer Centre will also be open near Costa, where anyone diagnosed with cancer, as well as their friends and families, can access advice and support. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/KetteringMacmillanSupportCentre_ZYPgo

Around 2,300 young people aged 15-24 are diagnosed with cancer every year.

The five most common signs of cancer in young people are:

• Lumps, bumps and swellings
• Unexplained tiredness
• Mole changes
• Persistent pain
• Significant weight change

Having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer but if you are worried, speak to your GP.

13/04/2026

𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽! 💙

Our Urology Centre has received a brand‑new wheelchair, donated by the group to help staff provide even better care for our patients.

The chair was presented last week by Group Treasurer Tim Buffery. Tim, 66, a retired Royal Mail accountant, from Kettering, joined the group in 2019 after himself receiving 18-months of treatment for prostate cancer at KGH.

The Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm, at the Midland Band Social Club in Hallwood Road, Kettering, and has guest speakers, quizzes, raffles and organise coach trips. It is also supported by our KGH urology nurses.

A big thank you to the group for their kind donation and continued support.

For more see: https://orlo.uk/aVdgf

11/04/2026

Please use local health services wisely this weekend. NHS111 can direct you to the right service and ensure you get the correct care.

10/04/2026

𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 - 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀

Next week, essential investigation works will be starting on Rothwell Road and across parts of the Kettering General Hospital site to trace buried pipes and cables.

Some footpaths and pedestrian routes may be temporarily inaccessible.

If you are walking or using a wheelchair to access our site, please allow extra time for your journey and follow any diversion signs in place.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while this important work is carried out.

09/04/2026

There is due to be industrial action involving Resident Doctors until Monday April 13 at 7am.
We continue to provide all emergency services as normal.
Please attend all routine hospital appointments as planned unless we notify you otherwise directly.

07/04/2026

Please share your thoughts and help improve support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities 💙

📣 https://wnc.ai/sendap 📣 https://wnc.ai/sendapcyp ()

07/04/2026

There will be industrial action involving Resident Doctors from 7am today (Tuesday April 7) to 6.59am on Monday April 13.
Please attend all routine hospital appointments as planned unless we notify you otherwise directly.

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to our patients, visitors and local communities who are celebrating this weekend. Wishing you a joyful and blessed time.

Our thanks go to our dedicated colleagues who are working throughout this bank holiday period.

04/04/2026

Three healthcare assistants at KGH have won ROSE Awards for delivering outstanding care and support. These celebrates care delivered by staff where they show empathy, compassion, and dedication, that goes beyond the normal call of duty.

💙 Healthcare Assistant Patrick Tarwirei in Urology was nominated by Rab, a patient who was undergoing diagnostic tests.

Part of Rab’s nomination reads: “I underwent some very personal studies and intimate procedures which can easily feel undignified. Patrick helped me to feel relaxed and distracted from what was actually taking place.”

💙 Michelle (Shelley) Colson is a Healthcare Assistant in Rheumatology and was nominated by her patient Kathleen.

Kathleen said “Shelley is polite, courteous and caring, and very knowledgeable within the clinic environment. If the clinic is running late, she will explain this to patients and this keeps everyone informed.”

💙 Eleanor (Ellie) Seamarks is a Healthcare Assistant on the HC Pretty wards and was nominated by three of her colleagues due to the outstanding patient care they see her regularly deliver.

Part of the nomination reads:
“Ellie provides model care, always motivating patients to regain their independence and has always aided the therapies team to progress patients’ rehabilitation on the ward.

Read more about our colleagues and their awards on the KGH website.

04/04/2026

We are currently very busy and with the Bank Holiday weekend approaching we are urging you to use NHS services wisely and to avoid going to A&E unless absolutely necessary. Please attend all other appointments as normal. Thank you for your support.