Kettering General Hospital

17/10/2025

Please see the below appeal from Northamptonshire Police.

The Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for witnesses following a fatal hit and run collision in Northamptonshire.

Detectives want to hear from motorists who may have seen a pedestrian along the A43, between Rockingham Road and Junction 7 of the A14, between 7pm on Wednesday (October 15) and 6.50am yesterday (Thursday, October 16).

Northamptonshire Police were called at around 8am by a member of the public who had seen a man lying in the undergrowth of the southbound carriageway.

Emergency services attended, however, sadly the man in his 40s, had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are appealing for the driver of the vehicle involved in the incident or anyone who knows their identity, to get in touch urgently.

They are also appealing for people who were travelling towards the A14 - even if they did not see anything - to contact police and provide detectives with any dash-cam footage to assist the investigation.

Detective Sergeant Sebastian Greschner of SCIU, said: “This is a very busy dual carriageway linking the north of the county to the A14 and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, particularly if you have dash-cam footage which could assist with our enquiries. Even if you have not seen anything we need your dash-cam footage of the journey from Rockingham Road and the A14.

“It is also vital that we trace the driver of the vehicle to not only check on their welfare, but to find out what happened, and we would appeal to them or anyone who can help identify them to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to email CollisionAppeals@northants.police.uk or call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615, or Northamptonshire Police on 101.

Please quote incident number 25000607632 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

16/10/2025

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Northants Police are on the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A43, between Rockingham Road and junction 7 of the A14. Both carriageways are expected to remain closed for several hours to allow for a police investigation to take place.

There are delays in the surrounding area which may impact patients, visitors and colleagues to our hospital. Please allow extra time for your journey if you are visiting the hospital today.

Please follow Northamptonshire Police for further updates.

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We are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A43, between Rockingham Road and junction 7 of the A14.

Both carriageways are expected to remain closed for several hours to allow for a police investigation to take place.

Please find an alternative route until further notice. However, traffic is expected to be heavy on all surrounding routes.

15/10/2025

Over the next few days, we will be sending text messages to some adult patients who are waiting for an outpatient appointment. This text message will ask patients to provide some further information to help us update our current waiting lists.

For examples of the types of text messages you could receive, and for more information, please visit our website:

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/outpatient-appointment-text-message-reminder-service/

If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a text from the hospital, please speak to the department you are being seen with.

14/10/2025

This week is Baby Loss Awareness week. It brings together anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss and offers support, solidarity and comfort to those lives that have been touched by the impact of pregnancy and baby loss.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) we'll be hosting a maternal loss psychology service drop-in sessions. Arranged by colleagues at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), these sessions are open to anyone seeking support, wanting to learn more about what help is available or simply wishing to connect and have a chat.

💙 KGH: Wednesday 15 October between 10.30am and 1pm at antenatal outpatients, Rockingham Wing

💙 NGH: Wednesday 15 October at between 10.30am and 1pm at Maternity Day Unit (Area L)

You can find more information about the service on the NHFT website:
📲 https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/maternal-loss

Further support can be found on the Northamptonshire Maternity Services website:
📲 https://www.northamptonshirematernityservices.co.uk/support/helpful-information/loss-and-miscarriage

14/10/2025

It’s Allied Health Professionals (AHP) Day! 🎉

Did you know AHPs make up the third largest clinical workforce across the NHS? From dietitians and orthoptists to paramedics and speech and language therapists, these degree-level professionals are at the heart of health and care services.

The theme for this year’s AHPs day is around the three strategic shifts for the NHS, as listed in the NHS long term plan. These are:

🔵 Hospital to community
🔵 Treatment to prevention
🔵 Analogue to digital

AHPs play a crucial role in making these changes happen. Today is a great chance to shout about their impact - whether that’s raising awareness of their vital work, sharing local success stories, or showing how teamwork across services is helping patients and communities thrive.

If you’re curious about a career as an Allied Health Professional, or just want to know more, today’s the perfect day to find out.

Let’s celebrate our amazing AHPs and the difference they make every day.

Find out more about the roles of AHPs on the NHS England website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ahp/

Or the NHS Employers website:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-the-nhs/allied-health-professionals

13/10/2025

We have undertaken two live-streamed robotic colorectal cancer operations to support the education of surgeons at both KGH and NGH.

Two local patients with colorectal cancer consented to support the event. They were operated on at Northampton General Hospital while their operations were live-streamed into the Cripps Education Centre, also at NGH, one on October 9, and one on October 10.

The live-streamed operations formed part of a two-day robotic surgical symposium where consultants, colorectal surgeons, and senior doctors from Northamptonshire, the rest of the UK, and Portugal, met and took part in a range of events, lectures, discussions, and presentations.

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire – which runs both Kettering and Northampton general hospitals – arranged the event as a way of teaching its own medical teams complex robotic surgery procedures while also enabling surgeons from other areas to learn state-of-the-art surgical procedures.

Semi-retired businessman David McLoughlin, 62, from Braunston near Daventry, had his procedure at NGH on October 9 and was able to go home only three days later on October 12.

While the live-streamed operations were carried out anonymously Mr McLoughlin, was happy to reveal his identity and describe his support for the surgical symposium.

For more see: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/news/uhn-pioneers-livestreamed-robotic-cancer-operations-as-part-of-advanced-medical-education-3214

13/10/2025

This October, we’re supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encouraging everyone to “Be Breast Aware.”

Checking your breasts regularly helps you understand what’s normal for you, so you can spot changes early. It only takes a few minutes.

If you notice anything unusual, contact your GP.

Early detection saves lives.

11/10/2025

Happy Coming Out Day. Today, is coming out day - a time for us to stand together with members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to remind each other that you are not alone.

For some, coming out is simply correcting a misconception or introducing your partner. For others, it can be a daunting journey, with fears of discrimination or judgement. Every coming out story is unique and personal - whether it happens with friends, family, at work, or elsewhere.

John is one of the co-chairs of our Pride Network “It’s been nearly 60 years since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK. Over those years, there have been many advances for the LGBTQ community – from equal age of consent, equal marriage to reforms to the gender recognition certificate”.

The Pride Network is one of several employee-led networks that promote diversity and inclusion and drive organisational change.

“However, for many people it can still be a daunting task to come out to friends and family with their sexuality or gender identity. International Coming Out day also acts as a beacon to other LGBTQ people to show they are not alone”.

It’s not a one-time event; many LGBTQ+ individuals come out to their closest friends and family, work colleagues or schoolfriends.

On coming out day, let's support each other and celebrate authenticity, courage, and love. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

For local LGBTQ+ groups please check out Q Space ,the lowdown , and Youth Works who can offer support and signposting. For national organisations, check Stonewall and the LGBT Foundation (This list is not exhaustive).

09/10/2025

Join us this October to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Talk to your loved ones about checking regularly, attend your screening appointment if you’re invited, and encourage others to do the same.

Together, we can make early detection the norm and help save lives across Northamptonshire.

09/10/2025

Together the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust care for more than 1.9 million people across Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire.

Our new UHL - UHN Group Clinical Strategy 2025–2035 explains how over the next decade, we will deliver care that’s closer to home, easier to access, and accessible for everyone.

Our six focus areas:
✅ Safe and sustainable services
✅ Frailty and long-term conditions
✅ Care in communities
✅ Best start in life for children
✅ Stronger cancer services
✅ Faster access and shorter waits

Together, we are creating a healthier future for all.

Read more on our website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/news/a-shared-vision-for-the-future-of-care-our-uhn-and-uhl-group-clinical-strategy-2025-2035-3213

05/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15 October), marks a time for all to honour the memory of babies who are deeply loved and missed, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

It is so important to support those around us who are affected. A simple “How are you feeling?” can mean the world. Let’s remind each other, it’s ok to not be ok.

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Maternal Loss Psychology Service will be running drop-in events in Northamptonshire open to anyone seeking support, wanting to learn more about what help is available or simply wishing to
connect and have a chat.

Join the team at our Antenatal Outpatients in Rockingham Wing on Wednesday 15 October, between 10.30am and 1pm.

If you need support, or know someone who does, or would just like to find out more about services, please drop by for a chat. The friendly team is here to listen, guide, and help.

For more information visit www.nhft.nhs.uk/maternal-loss

27/09/2025

We’re proud to share that KGH Radio, the community radio station serving patients, staff, and visitors at Kettering General Hospital, has been honoured with a Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Midlands Award. 🏆

They won the award for Best Community-Focused Hospital Radio Station 2025 (East Midlands). This award recognises more than just broadcasting excellence, it celebrates the station’s heartfelt contribution to the wellbeing of our hospital community.

Chairman Steve Bellamy said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received this award. It is a fantastic recognition of the hard work and passion of our volunteer team, who give their time freely to bring comfort and entertainment to patients and staff every single day.

KGH Radio is proud to be part of the hospital community, and this award will inspire us to continue developing our services and reaching even more people.”

Run entirely by volunteers, KGH Radio broadcasts live and pre-recorded programmes seven days a week, offering companionship and joy to those who may be feeling isolated or anxious during their hospital stay.

Whether it’s a favourite song, a cheerful voice, or a familiar story, the station helps patients feel more connected, reminding them they’re not alone.

Thanks to regular raffles, the station has recently purchased smart speakers to be distributed across wards and departments, making it easier for patients and colleagues to tune in and feel part of something special.

To learn more about KGH Radio, explore volunteering opportunities, or support the charity, visit their website (www.kghradio.co.uk). 📻