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News and updates from Kettering General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Thank you for supporting your local hospital.

Please do not share any personal or sensitive information via this page. This page is monitored Mon to Fri 9:00am-5.00pm, use NHS 111 for medical help Use these pages to stay up to date with developments at KGH including the free information events we arrange for our Members. Unfortunately we aren’t able to monitor the page constantly – we will do our best to respond to comments but this may not always be possible. If you have a compliment, concern or complaint please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to help – telephone 01536 493305 or e-mail: pals@kgh.nhs.uk.

28/02/2026

Today is Rare Disease Day 💜

While each rare condition may affect only a small number of people, together rare diseases impact millions of individuals and families around the world.

For many, the journey to diagnosis can take years. Symptoms are often complex, conditions can be misunderstood, and access to specialist treatment may be limited. That’s why research is so important.

At UHN, we’re proud to support research that improves understanding, diagnosis and treatment for people living with rare and complex conditions. Every study helps build knowledge, improve care and offer hope for the future.

Rare Disease Day reminds us that every patient matters, no matter how rare their condition may be.

Together, through awareness, research and collaboration, we can help ensure no one feels overlooked.

27/02/2026

Friends and family across the UK and beyond can now send free-of-charge cards to loved ones who are being cared for in Northampton General Hospital.

Whether it is to mark a special occasion, faith or cultural celebration, or just to say ‘get well soon’, simply complete the ‘special messages for special patient moments’ form on the NGH website: https://orlo.uk/oU0Tk, select a card design, and our volunteers will print and hand deliver them.

The initiative has been launched by our volunteer service and is funded by the Northamptonshire Health Charity

Special messages for special patient moments

A free volunteer services-led patient initiative to deliver special cards for special moments directly to a patient's ward at Northampton General Hospital.

25/02/2026

Two of our midwives and a nurse have received DAISY Awards to mark their outstanding contributions to patient care.

Delivery Suite Midwives Amy Ingram and Grace Dorks were both nominated by patients.

Amy was was nominated by patient Grace Davies, from Wellingborough, for the way she supported her family during an emergency C-section. Midwife Grace Dorks was nominated by a patient who had a difficult birth.

Medical Assessment Unit nurse Mirela Dimitriu was nominated by patient Angela Edward after she needed to go to the unit because of an asthma attack, whilst also supporting her autistic son. Part of her nomination reads:

To read their heart-warming nominations in full go to: https://orlo.uk/YK5qc

24/02/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 '𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹' 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
When Bill’s bladder cancer progressed during COVID, he began BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) immunotherapy treatment, and it helped his body fight the cancer completely. To mark the moment, Bill and Alison brought in a bell to celebrate the end of his treatment.

They had it engraved at Timpson in Kettering, who surprised them by doing it free of charge. A beautiful gesture that now hangs on our wall, reminding us of courage and compassion every day. 💙

20/02/2026

Our hospitals are running a free online event to show what support is available for the LGBTQ+ armed forces community within Northamptonshire.

During the online event, on Thursday 5 March at 6pm, attendees will hear from LGBQT+ charity Fighting with Pride. The webinar will focus on the support available for those LGBTQ+ service personnel dismissed or forced from service prior to 2000, along with the support offered to veterans and reservists.

In 2025 our hospital group was awarded the gold accreditation from the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We want to demonstrate our continued commitment to the armed forces community with this event; understanding that the members of the armed forces community are as diverse as the communities they defend

Read the full story - and find the link - on our news page (Link in comments).

19/02/2026

You may have seen in the media that there is a temporary national shortage of bone (medical) cement, which is used in some joint surgeries. We want to reassure our patients who are booked in for surgery that we currently have enough stock to continue with operations and appointments.

Please continue to attend your scheduled surgery unless we contact you directly. If anything changes for your individual appointment, our teams will be in touch with you.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

17/02/2026

There are currently roadworks on Rothwell Road near our hospital as new electric cables are installed.

This includes four-way traffic lights with single-file traffic from beneath the bridge to entrance four of our hospital. The works are scheduled to be completed by Sunday 22 February 2026.

Please allow additional time when visiting us.

16/02/2026

Congratulations to two of our colleagues who have received internationally recognised DAISY Leader Awards for the way they support patients and their teams.

Delivery Suite Sister Saffron Hives and Practice Development Nurse Jess Jones were both nominated for awards by colleagues who wrote some amazing nominations for them.

Saffron was praised for how she supported her team and patients during an incredibly busy shift which included a cardiac arrest. Jess was highlighted for the way she constantly goes above and beyond her role to ensure her colleagues provide best practice care to their patients.

To read their nominations in full go to: https://orlo.uk/hlqR2 📖

Congratulations, Saffron and Jess!

16/02/2026

Your health matters, and getting the right help early can make all the difference.

Did you know you can 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘁 for expert tips and treatments for common issues like coughs, colds, and aches?

You can also check with 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝟭 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 or online: https://orlo.uk/feL3m for tailored advice.

15/02/2026

Reading is fundamental - from adventures through looking glasses and wardrobes to picture books with wild things or marmalade eating bears, we all remember those books we read as a child.

The good folk at Corby based FMH Conveyors International Ltd have donated a large selection of books to our children’s ward - Skylark.

Emma, HR director from FMH Conveyors visited Skylark along with Sonic the Hedgehog to deliver the books to the ward.

Emma added “We're really passionate about Skylark and supporting their patients. Our team suggested donating books and we knew Children’s Mental Health week was coming and that gave us the opportunity select stories about emotions”.

The donated books are themed around emotions and feelings, such as ‘Daisies Dragon’, ‘The Fears You Fear’ and ‘The Problem with Problems’.

Thank to everyone at FMH Conveyors for their kind donation.

14/02/2026

To help protect our patients, if you are unwell or have any symptoms of colds, flu, RSV, vomiting or diarrhoea please do not visit loved ones in hospital.

Thank you for your support 💙

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Rothwell Road
Kettering
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+441536492000

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http://www.kgh.nhs.uk/

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