NGH Play Team

01/03/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Happy St David’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

23/02/2026

Those of you who have followed us for a while will probably remember that we have been fundraising to redevelop our outdoor spaces on the children's wards at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust since the beginning of 2021.

Five years later, and we're close to the finish line, with £80,000 left to raise ready for works to hopefully start in the coming months. If you're in a position to make a financial donation to the project, you can donate here: https://northamptonshirehealthcharity.co.uk/our-appeals/childrens-play-area-appeal/

If you aren't able to donate, we would very much appreciate you sharing this post to get the word out there.

We really do appreciate all the support from our amazing community and local businesses.❤️ Thank you for helping us ensure our children and young people have a safe and fun place to play and relax, and we can't wait to share the finished garden with you!

Help us create a colourful, welcoming space where children can continue to play, heal, and thrive. Play is a vital part of childhood, even more so when a child is receiving treatment in hospital. It offers comfort, promotes recovery, and helps children express their feelings and cope with the challe...

18/02/2026

We're so very excited that our garden will soon be getting a much needed makeover! We can't wait!

The design concepts for the refurbishment of a much needed children’s play area at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust have now been approved, with works due to begin in April.

This welcoming outdoor space is designed to help patients on Disney and Paddington Wards play, explore and enjoy moments away from the ward environment 💚

Read all about it in our latest update:
https://northamptonshirehealthcharity.co.uk/update/design-concept-approved-for-childrens-wards-at-northampton-general-hospital/

17/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe 🌙☪️

17/02/2026

🐉🧧Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrate 🎆
The 2026 Lunar Year, beginning February 17, 2026, to February 6, 2027, is the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing intense momentum, rapid growth, freedom, and bold, decisive action. As a Fire Horse (occurring once every 60 years), it signifies a period of high energy and change, encouraging innovation, career advancements, and personal breakthroughs.

17/02/2026

Keep calm and eat pancakes 🥞 🍯 🍋

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s day ❤️
Wishing you lots of love today ❤️

09/02/2026

Supporting Children’s Mental Health Week 🫶

28/01/2026

Today we Celebrate International Lego Day
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What will you build today??

25/01/2026

Happy Burns night to those who celebrate 🥳

"Slàinte Mhath!" 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

07/01/2026

We're so close to making our outdoor play area a welcoming, inclusive and fun space for our children and young people! If you're popping into Waitrose in Wootton or Kingsthorpe, please use your green token to vote for Northamptonshire Health Charity!

06/01/2026

May your Epiphany be filled with light, hope, and happiness ⭐️