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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.

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

To mark Patient Safety Week 2026, we’re proud to highlight how we’re supporting patients, families and carers to feel co...
13/03/2026

To mark Patient Safety Week 2026, we’re proud to highlight how we’re supporting patients, families and carers to feel confident and heard throughout their care.

Call for Concern, introduced as part of Martha’s Rule, is a national initiative designed to empower anyone who is worried that a patient’s condition is getting worse. It provides a direct route to request a clinical review, ensuring that concerns are listened to and acted upon quickly.

If you notice any signs of deterioration or you’re worried about a patient:
* Speak with the nurse in charge of the ward or department and ask for a review.
* If you still feel concerned or feel things haven’t improved, you can contact our Critical Care Outreach Team directly on 07974598810 and request the Call for Concern service. This service is available to patients, carers, relatives and staff.

👉 Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/nR4aV

Unable to visit your mum in hospital this Mother’s Day?Why not brighten her day by sending her a card using our free spe...
12/03/2026

Unable to visit your mum in hospital this Mother’s Day?

Why not brighten her day by sending her a card using our free special messages for special occasions service?

Simply select a card design and submit your personal message using the online form on the Kettering General or Northampton General Hospital websites (Link in comments).

To get this to your mum in time for Sunday – send you message by 3pm on Friday.

The volunteer services-led patient initiative - offered at no cost to families or loved ones - is made possible by the dedication of our volunteers and the generous support of Northamptonshire Health Charity.

Any messages submitted after 3pm on Friday will not be delivered until Monday.

Today is World Kidney Day, a global awareness day highlighting the importance of kidney health. Kidney disease often dev...
12/03/2026

Today is World Kidney Day, a global awareness day highlighting the importance of kidney health.

Kidney disease often develops without obvious symptoms. Early testing and research are key to identifying problems sooner and improving long-term outcomes.

At UHN, we’re involved in research aimed at improving prevention, refining treatments and enhancing care for people living with kidney conditions.

Looking after your kidneys starts with simple steps, managing blood pressure, controlling diabetes and attending regular health checks.

If you are interested in our study, and want to know if are eligible to join, please speak with your consultant. Alternatively, you can contact the Clinical Research Manager 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮.𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝟴@𝗻𝗵𝘀.𝗻𝗲𝘁

Together, we can raise awareness and support better kidney health for our communities.

11/03/2026

As part of Healthcare Science Week, we’re shining a spotlight on members of our team across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

As Clinical Research Practitioners, their work demands precision, technical expertise and continual innovation, whether interpreting laboratory results, validating new diagnostic technologies or contributing to research that improves accuracy and turnaround times.

The impact is significant. Every test result supports a diagnosis, informs a treatment plan and ultimately shapes a patient’s journey.

Healthcare Science is not just about diagnostics, it is fundamental to delivering safer, smarter and more personalised care.

We are incredibly proud of our scientific teams whose expertise and dedication power patient care every single day.

We’ve begun early groundwork on a much needed, state of the art extension to our maternity unit at Kettering General Hos...
10/03/2026

We’ve begun early groundwork on a much needed, state of the art extension to our maternity unit at Kettering General Hospital.

The new two storey building will sit just behind the current Rockingham Wing and connect straight into it. It’s being created to make sure families continue to receive safe, high quality care while we address RAAC concrete in part of the existing unit.

We received planning permission from North Northamptonshire Council on 26 February and we’ve already started moving essential cables underground. More work will continue through Spring and Summer, and we’ll keep you updated as things move forward.

Most importantly, this new space will help our maternity and neonatal teams further improve the care they deliver each year to around 3,000 families and their babies.

Find out more here: https://orlo.uk/oj8N6

A year on from breaking ground in March 2025, work on KGH’s £57m new Energy Centre is progressing at pace.Mechanical dig...
09/03/2026

A year on from breaking ground in March 2025, work on KGH’s £57m new Energy Centre is progressing at pace.

Mechanical diggers are now on site - near the Treatment Centre by the Rothwell Road railway bridge - excavating and laying pipework ready for new electrical cables.

This essential development will replace the hospital’s 50 year old electrical infrastructure and the boilers currently providing heat and hot water. These systems have served us well, but they require regular maintenance and upgrading them is vital for future reliability.

When complete in Autumn 2027, the new Energy Centre will:

• Modernise and significantly enhance the hospital’s electricity supply
• Provide a dependable heating and hot water system
• Deliver a state of the art power and pumping facility to support our patients, visitors and staff for years to come

👉 Read more: Energy Centre works progress at KGH: https://orlo.uk/isp41

From 1 April, Sign Solutions will be the new British Sign Language (BSL) provider for both Kettering General and Northam...
09/03/2026

From 1 April, Sign Solutions will be the new British Sign Language (BSL) provider for both Kettering General and Northampton General Hospitals.

This Tuesday evening there's an opportunity to meet the Sign Solutions team:

👉 Have your questions answered
👉 Update your patient record and communication needs
👉 Find out about new and exciting services are coming to support patients in our hospitals across Northamptonshire

Join the team on:

📆 Tuesday 10 March 2026
🕔 5pm to 7pm
📍 Corn Market Hall, Kettering

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Happy International Women’s Day.This year’s theme is and encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Giving ...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day.

This year’s theme is and encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Giving can be through donations of knowledge, resources, advocacy, education, mentoring, or time.

Today, we recognise the generosity and contribution of women in healthcare and especially across our hospitals.

05/03/2026

Today we've been joining in with World Book Day Celebrations with fun filled activities on our children's wards at Northampton and Kettering hospitals. Throughout the day children met some of their favourite book characters, and enjoyed free books thanks to the generosity of World Book Day and National Book Tokens.

Thanks to the books, the children on the wards have learnt that zebras sometimes fart when they get startled, and they have been following penguins Pablo and Splash on their quest to find fishy snacks!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our celebrations, especially our play teams and people on our children's wards. We hope everyone had a Happy World Book Day!

A reminder that our webinar with Kevin from the charity Fighting with Pride takes place tonight at 6pm.The charity suppo...
05/03/2026

A reminder that our webinar with Kevin from the charity Fighting with Pride takes place tonight at 6pm.

The charity support, connect and advocate for LGBTQ+ Veterans, service personnel, and their families.

Tonight you'll learn about:
❤️ Kevin's lived experience
🧡 The charity and their work
💛 The impact of the ban on LGBTQ+ personnel between 1967–2000
💚 Their work nationally to build inclusive Armed Forces services
💙 The Pride in Veterans Standard scheme and the benefits
💜 Q&A session

The webinar is open to all. It begins tonight at 6pm tonight (Thursday) on MS Teams. The joining link can be found in the news story on our website. Link in comments. 👇

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Today is Rare Disease Day 💜While each rare condition may affect only a small number of people, together rare diseases im...
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.

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