AllNewsAllNewsContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://live-ngh.cloud.contensis.com/News/Articles/AllNews.aspx?SyndicationType=22024-03-29T05:26:05ZNGH Maternity Bereavement Team win Special Recognition AwardMiss Charmaine BaileyBereavement Midwives, Rachel Surl and Rachael Moss, and Maternity Bereavement Support Worker, Jane Reader, received the award – a joint second place – for the Bereavement Team of the Year Award by the Mariposa Trust.2024-03-28T15:55:00Z2024-03-28T15:54:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Maternity-Bereavement-Team-win-Special-Recognition-Award.aspxNGH's new ROSE Awards let you say thank youMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital has held its first ever ROSE Awards recognising staff who have been nominated by patients, families or colleagues for their outstanding kindness and support.2024-03-22T14:24:00Z2024-03-22T14:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-new-ROSE-Awards-let-you-say-thank-you.aspxTrusts' Chair John MacDonald announces retirement plans after 35 years' NHS serviceMiss. Lydia StottJohn MacDonald, joint Chair of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN), has today, Thursday March 14th, announced his plans to retire after a health service career spanning 35 years.2024-03-14T09:34:00Z2024-03-14T09:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Trusts'-Chair-John-MacDonald-announces-retirement-plans-after-35-years'-NHS-service.aspxCelebrations for two finalists in the 2024 Unsung Hero AwardsZoe CatlinColleagues at Northampton General Hospital have been shortlisted for two national Unsung Hero Awards, which celebrate the contributions made by non-medical, non-clinical NHS staff and volunteers.2024-03-11T17:08:00Z2024-03-12T10:40:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebrations-for-two-finalists-in-the-Unsung-Hero-Awards.aspxFamilies of sick and premature babies get new overnight stay rooms at NGH thanks to community fundraisingZoe CatlinA community fundraising appeal has raised an amazing £100,000 towards a new accommodation block at Northampton General Hospital for the families of sick and premature babies.2024-03-07T17:45:00Z2024-03-07T17:48:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Families-of-sick-and-premature-babies-get-new-overnight-stay-rooms-at-NGH-thanks-to-community-fundraising.aspxAutomatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system at NGHMiss. Lydia StottA new car parking system is coming into effect at Northampton General Hospital from 11th March. The new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system means that visitors will only pay for the time they have stayed on the hospital site.2024-03-01T16:17:00Z2024-03-06T09:53:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Automatic-Number-Plate-Recognition-ANPR-system-at-NGH.aspxNGH Maternity Bereavement Team shortlisted for awardsMiss. Lydia StottThe maternity bereavement team from Northampton General Hospital has been nominated for two awards by grateful families.2024-02-29T09:48:00Z2024-02-29T09:47:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Maternity-Bereavement-Team-shortlisted-for-awards.aspxCounty hospitals are helping trailblaze NHS plans to listen to concerns about patientsMiss. Lydia StottTrailblazing schemes at both Northampton and Kettering general hospital support a new NHS plan to listen more carefully to the families of sick patients.2024-02-28T09:39:00Z2024-02-28T09:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/County-hospitals-are-helping-trailblaze-NHS-plans-to-listen-to-concerns-about-patients.aspxNew Chief Digital Information Officer for provider collaborativeZoe CatlinA new Chief Digital Information Officer has been appointed to provide world-class digital services across both University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group and University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust.2024-02-21T12:13:00Z2024-02-21T12:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Chief-Digital-Information-Officer-for-provider-collaborative.aspxJunior doctors' strikes to seriously impact NHS services in NorthamptonshireMiss Charmaine BaileyJunior doctors' strikes to seriously impact NHS services in Northamptonshire2024-02-21T10:57:00Z2024-02-21T10:56:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Junior-doctors'-strikes-to-seriously-impact-NHS-services-in-Northamptonshire.aspxNGH uses 3D printer to create amazing mask to help treat skin cancersODonnellSmithASpecialists at Northampton General Hospital are using a 3D printer to create special masks to target skin cancers without the need for surgery.2024-02-12T15:25:00Z2024-02-12T15:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-uses-3D-printer-to-create-amazing-mask-to-help-treat-skin-cancers.aspxMeasles update- including maternity guidanceZoe CatlinMeasles is a highly infectious viral illness, so anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting a GP surgery or A&E, to prevent the illness spreading further.2024-01-25T17:13:00Z2024-01-25T17:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Measles-update-including-maternity-guidance.aspxSystem Wide Critical Incident DeclaredZoe CatlinPlease help us to help those with the most urgent health needs, by choosing the care most appropriate for your needs. Please only call 999 or go to A&E in life threatening emergencies.2024-01-25T14:21:00Z2024-01-26T09:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/System-Wide-Critical-Incident-Declared.aspxCardiac rehabilitation at NGH expanded to support more patientsZoe CatlinThe Cardiac Rehabilitation Team at Northampton General Hospital has been expanded to deliver more post-pandemic support for patients.2024-01-24T12:52:00Z2024-01-24T12:51:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cardiac-rehabilitation-at-NGH-expanded-to-support-more-patients.aspxLess than two weeks left for eligible Northamptonshire residents to get COVID-19 vaccinationsODonnellSmithAThe countdown to stay protected against COVID-19 is on. People across Northamptonshire are being reminded that, if they are eligible and would like to get vaccinated, they only have until Wednesday 31 January.2024-01-19T16:12:00Z2024-01-19T16:11:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Less-than-two-weeks-left-for-eligible-Northamptonshire-residents-to-get-COVID-19-vaccinations.aspxShaping the future of young people's care at NGHZoe CatlinVolunteers from Young Healthwatch and Kate Pye from Deputy Director for Children and Young People's Nursing for NHS England are helping to shape the future of children's and young people's care at Northampton General Hospital.2024-01-18T17:18:00Z2024-01-18T17:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Shaping-the-future-of-young-people's-care-at-NGH.aspxNGH launches hypnotherapy support for some patientsMiss. Lydia StottA consultant and an operating department practitioner at Northampton General Hospital are introducing hypnotherapy support for some patients.2024-01-16T14:54:00Z2024-01-16T14:53:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-launches-hypnotherapy-support-for-some-patients.aspxNGH surgeon gets MBE for amazing work in AfricaZoe CatlinA surgeon at Northampton General Hospital has received an MBE in the King's New Year's Honours List for his services to health in Northern Ghana, Africa.2024-01-03T10:27:00Z2024-01-03T10:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-surgeon-gets-MBE-for-amazing-work-in-Africa.aspxNGH nurses receive awards for outstanding compassionate careZoe CatlinNurses from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the outstanding compassionate care and support they have provided.2023-12-29T14:57:00Z2023-12-29T14:56:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurses-receive-awards-for-outstanding-compassionate-care.aspxWaiting list text communicationZoe CatlinIn December 2023, we will be sending text messages to some adult patients who are waiting for an outpatient appointment, to ask you if you still need a hospital appointment, or if any of your details have changed.2023-12-19T14:24:00Z2023-12-19T14:43:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Waiting-list-text-communication.aspxJunior doctors' strikes to seriously impact NHS services in NorthamptonshireZoe CatlinStrike action from junior doctors is expected to have a serious impact on NHS services across Northamptonshire in the run-up to Christmas and into the new year.2023-12-18T17:14:00Z2023-12-18T17:13:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Junior-doctors'-strikes-to-seriously-impact-NHS-services-in-Northamptonshire.aspxNGH professor celebrates overwhelming success of national safety guidance he helped produceZoe CatlinA professor of anaesthesia and airway management from Northampton General Hospital has helped produce award-winning guidance to make operations safer for patients.2023-12-18T12:41:00Z2023-12-18T12:41:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-professor-celebrates-overwhelming-success-of-national-safety-guidance-he-helped-produce.aspx£360,000 new Community Midwifery Hub demonstrates new way parents-to-be are being supported post-CovidZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has opened its fourth Community Maternity Hub creating a network of hubs covering the whole town.2023-11-30T11:42:00Z2023-11-30T11:41:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/360000-new-Community-Midwifery-Hub-demonstrates-new-way-parents-to-be-are-being-supported-post-Covid.aspxNGH cancer teams wins national award for its support for patientsZoe CatlinA team supporting cancer patients at Northampton General has won a national award for the way it delivers its service.2023-11-15T10:10:00Z2023-11-15T10:09:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-cancer-teams-wins-national-award-for-its-support-for-patients.aspxNGH nurse wins top national award for campaign to prevent unnecessary wasteZoe CatlinA nurse who ran a campaign to cut down on the unnecessary use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Northampton General Hospital has won a prestigious national award.2023-11-13T17:21:00Z2023-11-13T17:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-wins-top-national-award-for-campaign-to-prevent-unnecessary-waste.aspxHave your say on the new Kings Heath Community Diagnostic CentreZoe CatlinA chance to make your opinions known on the new Community Diagnostic Centre planned for Kings Health, Northampton, will be available at special community engagement sessions next month.2023-11-13T12:17:00Z2023-11-13T12:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Have-your-say-on-the-new-Kings-Heath-Community-Diagnostic-Centre.aspxVaccination gives protection for pregnant women and their unborn babiesZoe CatlinPregnant women in Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take up the free flu vaccine offer ahead of the winter months.2023-11-08T11:08:00Z2023-11-08T11:07:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Vaccination-gives-protection-for-pregnant-women-and-their-unborn-babies.aspxEmotional goodbye for patient who spent 352 days at NGHZoe CatlinA patient who has spent almost a year in hospital, received an emotional send off from staff at NGH as he moved to the next stage of his recovery journey.2023-11-02T16:58:00Z2023-11-02T17:06:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Emotional-goodbye-for-patient-who-spent-352-days-at-NGH.aspxNHS patients to be offered the chance to travel for treatmentZoe CatlinHundreds of thousands of NHS patients who have been waiting the longest for treatment will be offered the opportunity to travel to a different hospital, if it means they could be seen sooner.2023-10-31T17:17:00Z2023-10-31T17:16:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-patients-to-be-offered-the-chance-to-travel-for-treatment.aspxJoint CEO to lead three trusts establishing provider collaborationZoe CatlinUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) have confirmed today the next stage in the formal collaboration between their three Trusts with the agreement to work under a Joint Chief Executive.2023-10-30T12:07:00Z2023-10-30T12:06:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Joint-CEO-to-lead-three-trusts-establishing-provider-collaboration.aspxNGH and KGH to hold joint annual meetingZoe CatlinFind out more about the progress of Northampton and Kettering general hospitals - direct from their leadership teams - by attending our virtual joint annual meeting.2023-10-25T11:31:00Z2023-10-30T09:04:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-and-KGH-to-hold-joint-annual-meeting-which-you-can-attend.aspxCommunity midwives get permanent memorial at Northampton Saints for work during pandemicZoe CatlinA permanent memorial to the work of the Community Midwifery Team during the pandemic was unveiled on Monday October 16, at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints.2023-10-17T11:39:00Z2023-10-18T12:56:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Community-midwives-get-permanent-memorial-at-Northampton-Saints-for-work-during-pandemic.aspxQuality award for the way NGH supports its nurses and nursing associatesZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has received the 'Interim Preceptorship Quality Mark' from NHS England for the way it supports newly registered nurses and nursing associates.2023-10-16T12:25:00Z2023-10-17T09:09:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Quality-award-for-the-way-NGH-supports-its-nurses-and-nursing-associates.aspxAnnual General Meeting 1 November 2023Zoe CatlinThe 2023 Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 1 November at 10am via Video Conference2023-10-12T16:58:00Z2023-10-30T09:04:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Annual-General-Meeting-1-November-2023.aspxLive robotic surgery: A two-day major teaching and training event at NGHZoe CatlinA major regional educational event on the use of surgical robots for things like bowel cancer is being organised by Northampton General Hospital this week.2023-10-05T08:52:00Z2023-10-05T08:52:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Live-robotic-surgery-A-two-day-major-teaching-and-training-event-at-NGH.aspxPlease take-up your breast screening appointments at our improved hospital unitsMiss. Lydia StottThe breast-screening service at Northampton General Hospital has had a £517,000 upgrade to meet the needs of a growing local population.2023-10-02T14:33:00Z2023-10-02T14:32:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Please-take-up-your-breast-screening-appointments-at-our-improved-hospital-units.aspxPeople in Northamptonshire are encouraged to confirm their decision to save lives this Organ Donation WeekMiss. Lydia StottThis Organ Donation Week (18 September to 24 September) NHS Blood and Transplant in conjunction with Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust are encouraging people to confirm their organ donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register.2023-09-21T16:52:00Z2023-09-21T16:51:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/People-in-Northamptonshire-are-encouraged-to-confirm-their-decision-to-save-lives-this-Organ-Donation-Week.aspxNGH staff member nominated for Pride of Britain AwardMiss. Lydia StottA member of staff at Northampton General Hospital who supports cancer patients at work – and has done huge amounts of cancer fundraising in her spare time – has been nominated for a top TV award.2023-09-13T11:29:00Z2023-09-13T11:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-staff-member-nominated-for-Pride-of-Britain-Award.aspxVisiting times extended after successful ward pilotJoseph AhenkorahVisiting times extended after successful ward pilotNorthampton General Hospital is extending its ward visiting times after a pilot scheme demonstrated it had benefits for patients, visitors, and staff.2023-09-11T15:58:00Z2023-09-11T22:25:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-times-extended-after-successful-ward-pilot.aspxCelebration for armed forces' community at Northampton General HospitalMiss. Lydia StottCurrent and ex-service personnel are being invited to attend a celebration at Northampton General Hospital.2023-09-07T16:25:00Z2023-09-07T16:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebration-for-armed-forces'-community-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxNGH shortlisted for national award for way it supports cancer patientsMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital is in the running for a national award for the innovative ways it supports cancer patients.2023-08-30T09:35:00Z2023-08-30T09:34:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-shortlisted-for-national-award-for-way-it-supports-cancer-patients.aspxLegacy of Alfred Staden lives on at Northampton General HospitalMiss. Lydia StottThe widow of a man who gave £560,000 in donations to the urology department at Northampton General Hospital returned to the hospital this month to meet some of the team he supported.2023-08-25T14:36:00Z2023-08-25T14:36:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Legacy-of-Alfred-Staden-lives-on-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxEar Nose and Throat (ENT) and Cardiology virtual listening eventsZoe CatlinWe are holding four virtual listening events to hear about the experiences of patients, their relatives and carers who have accessed either Cardiology or Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services at either Kettering General Hospital, or Northampton General Hospital.2023-08-24T16:07:00Z2023-08-24T16:07:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Ear-Nose-and-Throat-ENT-and-Cardiology-virtual-listening-events.aspxNGH's Maria could become national Overseas Nurse of the YearZoe CatlinMaria, nurse from Northampton General Hospital has been shortlisted for a prestigious national nursing award.2023-08-24T09:23:00Z2023-08-24T09:23:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-Maria-could-become-national-Overseas-Nurse-of-the-Year.aspxOur amazing healthcare support workers receive national awardsZoe CatlinFive healthcare support workers (HCSWs) from Northampton General Hospital have received national awards for the way they demonstrate NHS values.2023-08-23T15:32:00Z2023-08-23T16:30:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-amazing-healthcare-support-workers-receive-national-awards.aspxUpcoming Industrial Action will have a serious impact on local NHS services- August 24-26Zoe CatlinThe upcoming consultants strike and August Bank Holiday is likely to put local NHS services under significant pressure, and local people are being urged to choose services appropriately during this time and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.2023-08-23T12:28:00Z2023-08-23T12:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Upcoming-Industrial-Action-will-have-a-serious-impact-on-local-NHS-services-August-24-26.aspxPatient care benefits of state-of-the-art surgical robot demonstrated at awareness dayZoe CatlinThe amazing benefits to patient care of a state-of-the-art surgical robot were showcased at an awareness day at Northampton General Hospital.2023-08-21T15:10:00Z2023-08-21T15:09:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Patient-care-benefits-of-state-of-the-art-surgical-robot-demonstrated-at-awareness-day.aspxNGH gets a national award for the way it supports the armed forces' communityZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has achieved a national recognition award for the way it supports service and ex-service personnel.2023-08-18T15:23:00Z2023-08-18T15:23:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-gets-a-national-award-for-the-way-it-supports-the-armed-forces'-community.aspxNorthampton nurse up for prestigious UK accolade for transforming awareness of PPE wasteZoe CatlinHolly Slyne, Associate Director of Infection Prevention is a finalist for a prestigious Royal College of Nursing award for greener nursing.2023-08-14T15:10:00Z2023-08-14T15:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-nurse-up-for-prestigious-UK-accolade-for-transforming-awareness-of-PPE-waste.aspxUpcoming Industrial Action will have a serious impact on local NHS servicesZoe CatlinThe British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that junior doctors will take part in strike action from 7am on 11 August until 7am on 15 August 2023.2023-08-10T09:29:00Z2023-08-10T09:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Upcoming-Industrial-Action-will-have-a-serious-impact-on-local-NHS-services.aspxSurgical Robot used to carry out 250 life-saving operations at Northampton General HospitalZoe CatlinA state-of-the-art Surgical Robot has now performed 250 operations at Northampton General Hospital to help improve care for patients.2023-07-25T10:45:00Z2023-07-25T14:00:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Surgical-Robot-has-now-been-used-in-250-delicate-operations-to-improve-patient-care.aspxOur amazing nurses receive national awardsZoe CatlinThree nurses from Northampton General Hospital received national awards from England's top nurse on 20 July 2023.2023-07-24T11:02:00Z2023-07-24T11:01:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-amazing-nurses-receive-national-awards.aspxNorthampton nurses celebrate being first UK hospital to be reaccredited with prestigious international nursing quality standardZoe CatlinDame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, visited Northampton General Hospital today to congratulate its nursing teams on achieving a fantastic international quality standard.2023-07-20T16:21:00Z2023-07-20T16:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-nurses-celebrate-being-first-UK-hospital-to-be-reaccredited-with-prestigious-international-nursing-quality-standard.aspxSupport your local hospitals by becoming one of Northamptonshire Health Charity's 75 runners for NHS75 in The Amazing Northampton RunMiss. Lydia StottJump into your running shoes this summer and take on a half marathon challenge to support your local NHS and celebrate its 75th birthday. When you pledge to raise £100 or more for Northamptonshire Health Charity you'll run for FREE!2023-07-14T12:18:00Z2023-07-14T12:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Support-your-local-hospitals-by-becoming-one-of-Northamptonshire-Health-Charity's-75-runners-for-NHS75-in-The-Amazing-Northampton-Run.aspxSpotlight on the life-saving work of the Critical Care Unit at NGH on its first anniversaryMiss. Lydia StottThe new Critical Care Unit at Northampton General Hospital has provided vital support for almost 900 patients and their families in its first year of operation.2023-07-10T09:51:00Z2023-07-10T09:50:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Spotlight-on-the-life-saving-work-of-the-Critical-Care-Unit-at-NGH-on-its-first-anniversary.aspxNGH nurse meeting PM as part of the national NHS 75 celebrationsMiss. Lydia StottA nurse from Northampton General Hospital met the Prime Minister on July 5 as part of the national NHS 75 celebrations.2023-07-05T15:20:00Z2023-07-05T15:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-meeting-PM-as-part-of-the-national-NHS-75-celebrations.aspxNorthampton and Kettering general hospitals celebrate NHS 75Miss. Lydia StottToday Northampton and Kettering general hospitals are looking back on 75 years of caring for our local communities and celebrating the vital role we play.2023-07-05T15:18:00Z2023-07-05T15:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-and-Kettering-general-hospitals-celebrate-NHS-75.aspxNew Community Diagnostic Centres set to support thousands of Northants patients.Miss Charmaine BaileyPlans for two new community diagnostic centres to be built in Corby and King's Heath, Northampton, that are set to support thousands of Northamptonshire patients with an aim to be running by early 2024.2023-07-03T09:53:00Z2023-07-05T08:39:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Community-Diagnostic-Centres-set-to-support-thousands-of-Northants-patients..aspxDementia Listening EventZoe CatlinWe are holding a Dementia Patient and Carer listening event on Thursday 29 June 2023.2023-06-23T08:54:00Z2023-06-23T09:02:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Dementia-Listening-Event.aspxCounty stroke team nominated for top award for supporting patient wellbeingZoe CatlinOur community stroke team has been nominated for a top patient safety award for a scheme that enabled staff to be trained in psychological support and wellbeing.2023-06-20T12:11:00Z2023-06-20T12:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/County-stroke-team-nominated-for-top-award-for-supporting-patient-wellbeing.aspxAmerican family that founded DAISY Awards visit NGHZoe CatlinNurses at Northampton General Hospital yesterday (Wednesday, June 14) met the American family who set up the DAISY Awards for compassionate nursing care - now established at 39 countries across the world.2023-06-15T09:40:00Z2023-06-15T09:39:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/American-family-that-founded-DAISY-Awards-visit-NGH.aspxNGH Skin Cancer Specialist Hayley wins hero award from University of NorthamptonZoe CatlinAn inspirational nurse has won a Hero Award from the University of Northampton for her work-life journey at Northampton General Hospital.2023-06-13T14:40:00Z2023-06-13T14:40:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Skin-Cancer-Specialist-Hayley-wins-hero-award-from-University-of-Northampton.aspxNGH nurses and midwife receive awards for outstanding compassionate careMiss. Lydia StottNurses and a midwife from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the outstanding compassionate and sensitive care they have provided for patients.2023-06-08T09:13:00Z2023-06-08T09:13:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurses-and-midwife-receive-awards-for-outstanding-compassionate-care.aspxNorthampton mum and baby star alongside famous faces in new Rankin exhibition celebrating 75 years of NHS charitiesZoe CatlinA former patient of the Barratt Birth Centre is featuring alongside comedian Michael Palin and England footballer Jordan Henderson in a new exhibition from Rankin and NHS Charities Together, celebrating 75 years of NHS charities.2023-06-02T12:54:00Z2023-06-02T16:37:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-mum-and-baby-star-alongside-famous-faces-in-new-Rankin-exhibition-celebrating-75-years-of-NHS-charities.aspxFire evacuation practice exercise at NGH in mock baby unit on SundayJoseph AhenkorahA joint emergency planning exercise between Northampton General Hospital and the Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is being held at the hospital on Sunday, June 4.2023-06-01T17:15:00Z2023-06-01T17:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Fire-evacuation-practice-exercise-at-NGH-in-mock-baby-unit-on-Sunday.aspxNorthampton General Hospital wins award for pastoral care of international nurses and midwivesZoe CatlinNorthampton General hospital has been awarded the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for International Nurses2023-05-31T10:32:00Z2023-05-31T10:56:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-win-award-for-pastoral-care-of-international-nurses-and-midwives.aspxHelp us to shape cancer careZoe CatlinAs part of developing the cancer strategy for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, we really would like feedback about what is important to our patients and carers. We are inviting all patients and carers to take part in a short 5 minute survey.2023-05-26T16:11:00Z2023-05-26T16:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Help-us-to-shape-cancer-care.aspxNorthampton cardiac team to provide lifesaving operations in NigeriaZoe CatlinA team of four heart specialists from Northampton General Hospital are heading off on a trip of a lifetime to provide lifesaving care to patients in Nigeria with heart failure.2023-05-26T10:11:00Z2023-05-26T10:11:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-cardiac-team-to-provide-lifesaving-operations-in-Nigeria.aspxA dedicated space for staff wellbeing opens at Northampton General HospitalMiss. Lydia StottOurSpace, a dedicated hub for staff, volunteers and clinical students has opened at NGH during Mental Health Awareness Week. Partly funded by Northamptonshire Health Charity, OurSpace is a permanent 24/7 area for colleagues to access to relax and recharge.2023-05-19T14:51:00Z2023-05-19T14:51:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-dedicated-space-for-staff-wellbeing-opens-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxInspiring photos expressing the hope felt by mental health patients to be displayed at NGHZoe CatlinPeople who had been on the brink of "giving up" on life due to their mental health have bravely shared their recovery stories as part of a brand new photography exhibition.2023-05-18T08:53:00Z2023-05-18T09:22:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Inspiring-photos-expressing-the-hope-felt-by-mental-health-patients-to-be-displayed-at-NGH.aspxGreat work of Northants midwives spotlighted at major conferenceMiss. Lydia StottThe amazing ways local midwives support women, babies and their families, was showcased at a conference held to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife, May 5, 2023.The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire event was attended by NHS England's Chief Midwifery Officer - Jacque Dunkley-Bent –who witnessed the achievements of midwifery teams from Kettering and Northampton general hospitals over the last 12-18 months.2023-05-10T08:47:00Z2023-05-10T08:47:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Great-work-of-Northants-midwives-spotlighted-at-major-conference.aspxNew chair announced for Kettering and Northampton general hospitalsZoe CatlinThe University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) – which is a collaboration between Kettering and Northampton general hospitals – is appointing a joint Chair to support closer working between two neighbouring organisations.2023-04-18T11:13:00Z2023-04-18T11:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-chair-announced-for-Kettering-and-Northampton-general-hospitals.aspxIndustrial Action from Tuesday April 11 until Saturday April 15 – advice for patients requiring health support during this timeSystem AdministratorThe BMA and HSCA have announced junior doctors strike running from 06:59 on Tuesday 11April until 06:59 on Saturday 15 April. Junior doctors make up half of all doctors in the NHS so the action will have a significant impact on hospitals in the county. The local NHS in Northamptonshire is offering the following advice to patients who need health support during this period.2023-04-06T13:15:00Z2023-05-17T16:08:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Industrial-Action-from-Tuesday-April-11-until-Saturday-April-15-advice-for-patients-requiring-health-support-during-this-time.aspxNew interim chair appointments across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS GroupKieran JonesWe are delighted to announce that Rachel Parker and Trevor Shipman will be taking on the roles as interim Chairs for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire from 1 April 2023.2023-03-31T12:01:00Z2023-03-31T12:01:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-interim-chair-appointments-across-the-University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-NHS-Group.aspxA new way for patient voices to be heard at Northamptonshire's hospitalsMiss. Lydia StottA Patient Panel is being launched across both Northampton General and Kettering General Hospitals to help ensure the patient and carers voice is heard when we develop and deliver patient care.2023-03-31T10:08:00Z2023-03-31T10:07:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-new-way-for-patient-voices-to-be-heard-at-Northamptonshire's-hospitals.aspxSophie's story to help promote organ donationZoe CatlinA 19-year-old Northampton girl who tragically died of a blood clot on the brain has helped save the lives of three others through organ donation.2023-03-24T12:24:00Z2023-03-24T12:23:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Sophie's-story-to-help-promote-organ-donation.aspxNHS staff, volunteers and fundraisers who have gone the extra mile receive awardsMiss Charmaine BaileyAwards were held last night (Thursday, March 16) to celebrate the achievements of some of the amazing staff, volunteers, and fundraisers, for Kettering and Northampton general hospitals.2023-03-17T11:58:00Z2023-03-17T12:25:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-staff-volunteers-and-fundraisers-who-have-gone-the-extra-mile-receive-awards.aspxNGH nurse shortlisted as Nurse of the Year for the way she has helped to improve end-of-life careSystem AdministratorA nurse at Northampton General Hospital has been shortlisted for a national Nurse of the Year Award for the way she has helped enhance end-of-life care for patients and their families.2023-03-16T10:31:00Z2023-05-17T16:08:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-shortlisted-as-Nurse-of-the-Year-for-the-way-she-has-helped-to-improve-end-of-life-care.aspxThe NHS is still here but please don't call 999 or attend Accident and Emergency unless you have an emergencyMiss. Lydia StottThe NHS is still here but please don't call 999 or attend Accident and Emergency unless you have an emergency2023-03-10T15:33:00Z2023-03-10T15:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/The-NHS-is-still-here-but-please-don't-call-999-or-attend-Accident-and-Emergency-unless-you-have-an-emergency.aspxThere is still NHS support if you need it but please help us to help those with the most urgent health needsSystem AdministratorThere is still NHS support if you need it but please help us to help those with the most urgent health needsWith upcoming industrial action, NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board is reassuring patients what options are available to them, and the three simple actions they can take to support themselves and their local NHS during this time.2023-03-03T13:52:00Z2023-05-17T16:08:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/There-is-still-NHS-support-if-you-need-it-but-please-help-us-to-help-those-with-the-most-urgent-health-needs.aspx24/7 food for staff, patients and visitors is a great example to NHSZoe CatlinA campaigner for 24/7 food to be available for NHS staff has praised Northampton General Hospital's around-the-clock staff, patient and visitor restaurant after seeing it in action.2023-02-13T16:56:00Z2023-02-13T16:55:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/247-food-for-staff-patients-and-visitors-is-a-great-example-to-NHS.aspxNGH senior nurses receives awards for outstanding support for their teamsZoe CatlinThree senior nurses from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Leader Awards for the compassionate support and exceptional leadership they have given to their staff teams during difficult times.2023-02-10T11:52:00Z2023-02-10T11:52:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-senior-nurses-receives-awards-for-outstanding-support-for-their-teams.aspxYour chance to thank hospital staff and volunteers who cared for youZoe CatlinBoth Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals are asking you to nominate members of staff, volunteers, or hospital teams, for our annual Excellence Awards.2023-01-10T10:16:00Z2023-01-10T10:16:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Your-chance-to-thank-hospital-staff-and-volunteers-who-cared-for-you.aspxImportant update regarding the Ambulance Strikes on Wednesday 11 January 2023Zoe CatlinIndustrial action is planned to take place at East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) on Wednesday 11 January 2023, from 00.01 hours to 23.59 hours.2023-01-10T09:10:00Z2023-01-10T09:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Important-update-regarding-the-Ambulance-Strikes-on-Wednesday-11-January-2023.aspxWith immediate effect visiting arrangements on our adult inpatient wards are now returningZoe CatlinWith immediate effect visiting arrangements on our adult inpatient wards are now returning to our pre-Christmas visiting arrangements which is one visitor for an hour per day, between 2-4pm or 6-8pm in our COVID negative zones.2023-01-09T13:41:00Z2023-01-09T14:04:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/With-immediate-effect-visiting-arrangements-on-our-adult-inpatient-wards-are-now-returning.aspxNGH emergency department temporary building will improve the waiting experienceZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has taken delivery of a temporary building which, once fully connected and staffed, will be used as an indoor heated streaming area for Emergency Department (ED) patients.2023-01-06T16:40:00Z2023-01-06T16:42:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-emergency-department-temporary-building-will-improve-the-waiting-experience.aspxTemporary road and car park closure: Friday 6 January 2023Zoe CatlinOn Friday 6 January we will be installing a new modular building outside of our Emergency Department (ED). To support these essential works to take place, we will be implementing some temporary road and car park closures.2023-01-04T10:41:00Z2023-01-04T10:40:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Temporary-road-and-car-park-closure-Friday-6-January-2023.aspxVisiting reduced and mask wearing reintroduced: Thursday 29 December 2022Zoe CatlinVisiting suspended and mask wearing reintroduced from Thursday 29 December at NGH and KGH as COVID and flu infections increase2022-12-28T17:08:00Z2022-12-30T14:57:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-suspended-and-mask-wearing-reintroduced-Thursday-29-December-2022.aspxUpdate on EMAS Industrial Action- 28 December 2022System AdministratorThe GMB trade union has informed its members that it has cancelled the industrial action scheduled for 28 December 2022. Instead, strike action is now scheduled for 11 January 2023.2022-12-27T13:24:00Z2023-05-17T16:08:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Update-on-EMAS-Industrial-Action-28-December-2022.aspxUpdate on EMAS industrial actionZoe CatlinImportant update regarding the Ambulance Strikes on Wednesday 28th December 2022.2022-12-22T16:15:00Z2022-12-27T13:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Update-on-EMAS-industrial-action.aspxOur information champions do well in national awardsZoe CatlinWork by information governance experts at Northampton and Kettering General Hospital has been rated as some of the best in the country in a national awards scheme.2022-12-22T13:30:00Z2022-12-21T11:42:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-information-champions-do-well-in-national-awards.aspxNGH infection control team win national environmental award for reducing wasteZoe CatlinThe Infection Prevention and Control Team at Northampton General Hospital have won a national environmental award.2022-12-22T11:15:00Z2022-12-21T11:32:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-infection-control-team-win-national-environmental-award-for-reducing-waste.aspxCounty stroke patients' initiative wins a top prize at a national eventZoe CatlinA county stroke team has won a top national prize for the way it has involved patients in shaping future care. The Northamptonshire Community Stroke Team has won the UK Stroke Forum's Patient, Carer and Public Involvement Prize.2022-12-22T09:45:00Z2022-12-21T11:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/County-stroke-patients'-initiative-wins-a-top-prize-at-a-national-event.aspxImportant update regarding the Ambulance StrikeSystem AdministratorImportant update regarding the Ambulance Strikes on Wednesday 21st December and Wednesday 28th December.2022-12-20T10:57:00Z2023-05-17T16:08:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Important-update-regarding-the-Ambulance-Strike.aspxWhat you need to know about Group A Streptococcus, Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A StreptococcusZoe CatlinWhat you need to know about Group A Streptococcus, Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Streptococcus2022-12-06T12:16:00Z2022-12-13T16:14:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/What-you-need-to-know-about-Group-A-Streptococcus-Scarlet-Fever-and-Invasive-Group-A-Streptococcus.aspxNorthampton General Hospital recruits first UK patient to pioneering Covid prevention research trialMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital has recruited the first patient in the UK to a new research trial which aims to help immuno-compromised patients to fight Covid-19.2022-11-17T16:02:00Z2022-11-17T16:01:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-recruits-first-UK-patient-to-pioneering-Covid-prevention-research-trial.aspxService for local cancer patients wins top awardMiss. Lydia StottA cancer service which offers emotional, practical and financial support to people living with cancer has won a national award.2022-11-10T12:17:00Z2022-11-10T12:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Service-for-local-cancer-patients-wins-top-award.aspxAnnual General Meeting and Members Meeting - 3 November 2022Kieran JonesThe 2022 Annual Member's Meeting of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust took place on Thursday 3 November at 10am via a Microsoft Meetup.2022-11-09T10:20:00Z2022-11-09T10:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Annual-General-Meeting-and-Members-Meeting-3-November-2022.aspxKettering and Northampton hospitals have their first joint annual meetingMiss. Lydia StottKettering and Northampton general hospitals are having their first joint annual meeting since they became a University Hospital NHS Group last year.2022-10-26T14:44:00Z2022-10-26T14:44:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Kettering-and-Northampton-hospitals-have-their-first-joint-annual-meeting.aspxNGH highly commended for patient safety workKieran JonesNorthampton General Hospital's Patient Safety Improvement team led by Dr Jonathan Hardwick, Associate Medical Director for Patient Safety, are runners-up in a prestigious national safety award.2022-10-25T14:12:00Z2022-10-25T14:40:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-highly-commended-for-patient-safety-work.aspxBoost for research will benefit patients and staff at Kettering and Northampton general hospitalsMiss. Lydia StottThe University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group – which runs KGH and NGH – is now a formal partner in the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).2022-10-21T09:08:00Z2022-10-25T14:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Boost-for-research-will-benefit-patients-and-staff-at-Kettering-and-Northampton-general-hospitals.aspxNGH's main staff and patient restaurant wins award for healthy foodMiss. Lydia StottNGH catering team won an award for the healthy food offering at the main 24-hour hospital staff and patient restaurant, Eat Street.2022-10-19T13:02:00Z2022-10-19T13:02:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-main-staff-and-patient-restaurant-wins-award-for-healthy-food.aspxStroke patients' initiative from NGH shortlisted for top national awardMiss. Lydia StottA team from Northampton General Hospital are in the finals of a top innovation award for the way they have involved patients in shaping future care.2022-09-23T14:46:00Z2022-09-23T14:45:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Stroke-patients'-initiative-from-NGH-shortlisted-for-top-national-award.aspxFace coverings: our mask wearing guidance has changed as of Wednesday 7 September 2022Kieran JonesPatients, visitors and staff are no longer required to wear a face mask in most areas of the hospital however it is still actively encouraged, especially in high risk areas including Emergency Department (A&E), Renal ward, Haematology / Oncology areas, Critical Care, Immunocompromised Children.2022-09-08T11:33:00Z2022-09-08T11:32:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Face-coverings-our-mask-wearing-guidance-has-changed-as-of-Wednesday-7-September-2022.aspxNGH team shortlisted for top cancer award for innovative support for prostate patientsZoe CatlinA Northampton General Hospital team that supports prostate cancer patients has been nominated for a top national award for innovation. The Uro-Oncology Nurse Specialist Team are finalists in the Macmillan Professionals Excellence Awards 2022 in the Innovation Excellence category.2022-09-02T11:39:00Z2022-09-02T11:39:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-team-shortlisted-for-top-cancer-award-for-innovative-support-for-prostate-patients.aspxNew Breast Pain ClinicSystem AdministratorNorthampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital have opened their new breast pain clinic for patients in Northamptonshire.2022-08-30T17:13:00Z2022-10-25T14:42:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Breast-Pain-Clinic.aspxHospital teams shortlisted for top HSJ AwardMiss. Lydia StottClinical and digital teams from Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have been shortlisted for a national award for the way they have used technology to better support frail patients and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.2022-08-24T11:05:00Z2022-08-24T11:05:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospital-teams-shortlisted-for-top-HSJ-Award.aspxWe provide specialist support for most vulnerable Covid patientsMiss. Lydia StottMore than 1,400 county residents at risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19 have been treated with antiviral and other specialist medications by Northamptonshire's hospitals after testing positive for the virus.2022-08-18T13:43:00Z2022-08-18T13:43:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/We-provide-specialist-support-for-most-vulnerable-Covid-patients.aspxNGH Nurse who supports end-of-life care receives top award from the Chief Nursing Officer for EnglandMiss. Lydia StottA nurse from Northampton General Hospital has received a prestigious national award for her outstanding work supporting patients and their families in end-of-life care.2022-08-16T16:24:00Z2022-08-16T16:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Nurse-who-supports-end-of-life-care-receives-top-award-from-the-Chief-Nursing-Officer-for-England.aspxSilently scooting to work on an e-bike is good for youMiss. Lydia StottStaff at Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have been silently scooting into work on e-bikes as part of a green initiative.2022-08-12T15:49:00Z2022-08-12T15:48:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Silently-scooting-to-work-on-an-e-bike-is-good-for-you.aspxMask wearing reintroduced in our hospitalsMiss. Lydia StottFrom today (Tuesday, July 12) both Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have reintroduced mask-wearing for all staff, patients and visitors, because of a significant increase in Covid-19 infections.2022-07-12T09:48:00Z2022-07-12T09:57:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Mask-wearing-reintroduced-at-KGH-and-NGH-as-Covid-19-infections-increase.aspxHotel Services Recruitment DayZoe CatlinWe are hosting a recruitment day event, on Friday 8 July from 09.00-19.00 at the Park Inn Hotel, for people who would like to join our Hotel Services team, which includes roles in Catering, Domestic and Cleaning, Portering and Accommodation Admin.2022-07-01T08:48:00Z2022-07-01T08:48:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hotel-Services-Recruitment-Day.aspxHospital Group works towards a sustainable futureZoe CatlinWe are celebrating some of our efforts towards a sustainable future as a hospital Group.2022-06-29T13:02:00Z2022-06-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospital-Group-works-towards-a-sustainable-future.aspxUpdated guidance on masks and face coveringsJoseph AhenkorahPatients, visitors, and staff are no longer required to wear a face mask in most areas of the hospital. Anyone visiting the site is still welcome to wear a mask in any of our hospital buildings, if they prefer to do so. However, to help protect the safety of our most vulnerable patients, Mask Wearing Zones have been introduced in some clinical areas.2022-06-13T17:11:00Z2022-07-25T10:18:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Updated-guidance-on-masks-and-face-coverings.aspxCharity creates thankufest, the first ever events programme designed to honour our health & social care heroesSystem AdministratorNorthamptonshire Health Charity News: Helping create meaningful memories for Northamptonshire NHS & health and social care staff and their families2022-06-07T14:17:00Z2022-06-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Charity-creates-thankufest-the-first-ever-events-programme-designed-to-honour-our-health-social-care-heroes.aspxPatients and staff at NGH and KGH get into the Jubilee spiritKieran JonesStaff at the hospitals have been busy decorating their areas with Jubilee flags and hand-made decorations as part of a competition for best-dressed ward, department or office space.2022-06-01T16:58:00Z2022-06-01T17:07:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Patients-and-staff-at-NGH-and-KGH-get-into-the-Jubilee-spirit.aspxRelaxing of visiting restrictions at Northampton General HospitalKieran JonesWe are pleased to announce that we are returning to pre-pandemic visiting levels in our areas where there are no Covid cases (green zones). The change is due to a continued reduction in Covid cases within our hospitals and the local communities. Two visitors will be able to visit a patient for up to 2 hours a day, during either 2-4 or 6-8pm. Pre-booking is no longer required but we will ask you to sign in and out of the ward.2022-05-30T14:58:00Z2022-05-30T14:58:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Relaxing-of-visiting-restrictions-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxBreast-screening in Northants is up to date thanks to extra work done by hospital teamsMiss. Lydia StottThe breast screening teams at Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have succeeded in catching-up on appointment backlogs created by the COVID-19 pandemic.2022-05-25T09:11:00Z2022-05-25T09:11:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Breast-screening-in-Northants-is-up-to-date-thanks-to-extra-work-done-by-hospital-teams.aspxNorthampton midwives meet Royalty during official opening of new Royal College HQZoe CatlinTwo midwives from Northampton General Hospital met The Princess Royal and The Duchess of Cambridge this week because of the contribution they have made to NHS maternity services.2022-04-29T09:37:00Z2022-04-29T09:37:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-midwives-meet-Royalty-during-official-opening-of-new-Royal-College-HQ.aspxVisiting update 07.04.2022Zoe CatlinVisiting restrictions in our hospital will remain in place and we will continue to review these in line with the current COVID situation in our hospital and the county.2022-04-07T14:50:00Z2022-04-07T14:50:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-update-07.04.2022.aspxTemporary suspension of our Home Birth ServiceMiss. Lydia StottSenior midwifery and obstetric clinicians and the executive team at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) have today made the decision to temporarily halt the home birth service from Friday 1st April. This difficult but necessary decision has been made to ensure that safe staffing levels continue to be maintained within the maternity unit.2022-03-31T16:34:00Z2022-03-31T16:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Temporary-suspension-of-our-Home-Birth-Service.aspxHave your say on the future of our hospital servicesMiss. Lydia StottThe University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group – which runs Northampton and Kettering general hospitals – is collecting feedback on our ambitious Group Clinical Strategy which will be re-shaping the way we deliver our services.2022-03-30T11:58:00Z2022-03-30T11:57:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Have-your-say-on-the-future-of-our-hospital-services.aspxGround-breaking drugs measuring tool supported by innovative new University Hospitals GroupZoe CatlinAn innovative solution to keep a check on controlled drug stocks has been developed by pharmacists at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.2022-03-17T17:38:00Z2022-03-17T17:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Ground-breaking-drugs-measuring-tool-supported-by-innovative-new-University-Hospitals-Group.aspxOur patients and staff will benefit from research funding boostMiss. Lydia StottUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) – which runs Kettering and Northampton general hospitals - is celebrating after an announcement that its key research partner has been awarded £4.1m.2022-03-14T08:59:00Z2022-03-14T08:59:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-patients-and-staff-will-benefit-from-research-funding-boost.aspxKGH and NGH to take part in the NHS Rainbow Badge InitiativeMiss. Lydia StottThe University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHoN) are looking for your feedback around Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) inclusion activity within both Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals.2022-03-07T11:11:00Z2022-03-07T15:26:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/KGH-and-NGH-to-take-part-in-the-NHS-Rainbow-Badge-Initiative.aspxSurgical Robot will support plans to improve patient care across NorthantsMiss. Lydia StottA state-of-the-art Surgical Robot has been used in Northamptonshire for the first time this week to help improve care for patients and tackle waiting lists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.2022-03-03T16:29:00Z2022-03-03T16:29:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Surgical-Robot-will-support-plans-to-improve-patient-care-across-Northants.aspxNew way to self-refer for midwifery care at Northampton General HospitalZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital have introduced a new way for patients to refer themselves into maternity care when they become pregnant.2022-02-28T06:00:00Z2022-02-25T16:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-way-to-self-refer-for-midwifery-care-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxHealth Minister visits KGH and NGHMiss. Lydia StottHealth Minister Edward Argar visited Kettering and Northampton general hospitals on February 17 to look at the challenges we face in our current hospital estate.2022-02-23T13:24:00Z2022-02-23T13:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Health-Minister-visits-KGH-and-NGH.aspxVisiting restrictions eased at Northampton and Kettering General HospitalZoe CatlinVisiting restrictions eased at Northampton and Kettering General Hospital2022-02-18T15:45:00Z2022-02-18T15:44:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-restrictions-eased-at-Northampton-and-Kettering-General-Hospital.aspxTiny pill camera to help diagnose cancer and may help reduce waits at NGHMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital (NGH) has introduced a new procedure to help diagnose bowel problems where a patient swallows a tiny pill-sized capsule containing a video camera.2022-02-15T10:58:00Z2022-02-16T16:07:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Tiny-pill-camera-to-help-diagnose-cancer-and-may-help-reduce-waits-at-NGH.aspxArmy support at KGH and NGH was fantasticMiss. Lydia StottThe Army has been thanked by Kettering and Northampton general hospitals (KGH and NGH) for the valuable support they have provided for front-line staff during the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.2022-02-10T16:37:00Z2022-02-10T16:37:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Army-support-at-KGH-and-NGH-was-fantastic.aspxA message for our CommunitySystem AdministratorHealth, care and public service leaders in Northamptonshire have joined together to take steps to maintain patient safety and continuity of essential services, declaring a major incident in response to the latest impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the county.2022-01-07T15:41:00Z2022-06-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-message-for-our-Community.aspxVisiting restrictions from 31 December 2021Zoe CatlinWe will be suspending visiting at the hospital from today, Friday 31 December.2021-12-31T11:05:00Z2021-12-31T14:40:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-restrictions-from-31-December-2021.aspxOur Group's exciting partnership work with the University of Leicester a year onZoe CatlinWe are celebrating the first anniversary of our partnership agreement between Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals (the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group) and the University of Leicester!2021-12-23T13:43:00Z2021-12-23T16:18:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-Group's-exciting-partnership-work-with-the-University-of-Leicester-a-year-on.aspxVisitors required to take a lateral flow test before visiting loved ones in hospital at NGH and KGHZoe CatlinFrom Tuesday 14th December anyone planning to visit a loved one at Northampton or Kettering General Hospitals, will need to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test before they will be allowed onto the ward.2021-12-10T16:28:00Z2021-12-21T11:56:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visitors-required-to-take-a-lateral-flow-test-before-visiting-loved-ones-in-hospital-at-NGH-and-KGH.aspxMajor online support hub launched to help Northants cancer patientsZoe CatlinA great new resource to support the needs of people diagnosed with cancer has been produced by the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.2021-12-08T11:13:00Z2021-12-08T11:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Major-online-support-hub-launched-to-help-Northants-cancer-patients.aspxNGH launches a new treatment for early skin cancersZoe CatlinSpecialists at Northampton General Hospital have launched a new treatment for patients with common skin cancers which can help patients to recover faster and without the need for surgery.2021-12-07T17:54:00Z2021-12-07T18:05:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-launches-a-new-treatment-for-early-skin-cancers.aspxExcellence Awards for amazing individuals and teams who helped us deliver great care during the COVID-19 pandemicZoe CatlinThe compassionate, caring and innovative efforts of individuals and teams at Kettering and Northampton general hospitals were celebrated last night (Thursday, November 25). Both hospitals held virtual Excellence Awards ceremonies to mark the achievements of staff after a year of coping with the global pandemic. Patients and carers joined hospital staff in nominating teams and individuals for the awards across a wide variety of categories.2021-11-26T14:10:00Z2021-11-30T10:52:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Excellence-Awards-for-amazing-individuals-and-teams-who-helped-us-deliver-great-care-during-the-COVID-19-pandemic.aspxNorthampton midwives win big at national awardsZoe CatlinFour midwives from Northampton General Hospital have scooped national awards, recognising their contribution to maternity services.2021-10-29T15:15:00Z2021-10-29T15:13:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-midwives-win-big-at-national-awards.aspxHospitals' excellence awards – your chance to nominate individuals and teams for their great workZoe CatlinPatients, families and carers are invited to can nominate staff and volunteers for an Excellence Award.2021-10-28T13:31:00Z2021-10-28T13:31:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospitals'-excellence-awards-–-your-chance-to-nominate-individuals-and-teams-for-their-great-work.aspxJoin us at our 2021 virtual AGMZoe CatlinJoin us on Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 13.00, for our virtual Annual General Meeting.2021-10-01T10:40:00Z2021-11-02T12:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-at-our-2021-virtual-AGM.aspxHRH The Princess Royal officially opens Northampton General Hospital's new Paediatric Emergency DepartmentZoe CatlinHer Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened Northampton General Hospital's new Paediatric Emergency Department today (Tuesday, September 14, 2021).2021-09-14T13:12:00Z2021-09-14T13:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/HRH-The-Princess-Royal-officially-opens-Northampton-General-Hospital's-new-Paediatric-Emergency-Department.aspxStay away from A&E departments unless you are seriously illZoe CatlinThat's the strong message from Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals as the number of people attending A&E – particularly young people with minor complaints – continues to rise.2021-07-21T15:59:00Z2021-07-21T15:58:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Stay-away-from-AE-departments-unless-you-are-seriously-ill.aspxUniversity Hospitals of Northamptonshire ask public to continue to follow hands, face, space in hospitalsKieran JonesWe will be asking local people who visit Kettering and Northampton Hospitals to stick to 'Hands, Face, Space' rules in hospital as COVID cases continue to rise.2021-07-16T16:20:00Z2021-07-19T14:29:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-ask-public-to-continue-to-follow-hands-face-space-in-hospitals.aspxChanges to Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals emergency Ear, Nose and Throat serviceZoe CatlinFrom 14th July Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals are changing the way we deliver emergency Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care for our patients.2021-07-14T09:00:00Z2021-07-15T17:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Changes-to-Kettering-and-Northampton-General-Hospitals-emergency-Ear-Nose-and-Throat-service.aspxNew entrance opens at Northampton General HospitalMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital is delighted to announce its new hospital entrance has opened today, 7th July, to provide staff, patients and visitors with a more welcoming and contemporary reception area.2021-07-07T11:18:00Z2021-07-07T11:18:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-entrance-opens-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxHospital visiting restrictions partly lifted in NorthamptonshireZoe CatlinVisiting restrictions are being partially lifted at the hospital.2021-04-30T15:24:00Z2021-04-30T15:39:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospital-visiting-restrictions-partly-lifted-in-Northamptonshire.aspxMaternity visiting updateSystem AdministratorFrom Monday 12th April we are increasing our visiting times for birthing partners. They will now be able to stay during induction of labour, during the stay of their partner on Labour ward, Labour ward Theatres and the recovery room following theatre, in a safe and COVID secure way.2021-04-14T08:37:00Z2021-07-15T17:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Maternity-visiting-update.aspxSupport people can now attend key maternity appointments thanks to new testing scheme at NGHZoe CatlinExpectant parents in Northampton will be able to bring a support person along with them to some appointments if they agree to be tested for COVID-19.From Monday 12th April pregnant patients will be allowed to bring one support person with them as long as they agree to have a test for COVID-19. Testing will be required to allow one support person to attend:2021-04-09T10:35:00Z2021-05-07T17:53:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Support-people-can-now-attend-key-maternity-appointments-thanks-to-new-testing-scheme-at-NGH.aspxNew Hospital Chief Executive for Northampton General HospitalZoe CatlinNew Hospital Chief Executive announced at Northampton General Hospital2021-03-31T10:01:00Z2021-03-31T11:16:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Hospital-Chief-Executive-for-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxNorthampton General Hospital Highly Commended at 40th Health Service Journal AwardsMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital has been Highly Commended for the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 40th HSJ Awards.2021-03-29T15:48:00Z2021-03-29T15:48:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-Highly-Commended-at-40th-Health-Service-Journal-Awards.aspxNorthampton General Hospital named Health and Wellbeing Employer of the Year at national awardsMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital (NGH) has been crowned Health and Wellbeing Employer of the Year, at the fifth Our Health Heroes Awards, for its staff wellbeing services that have supported the workforce, both physically and mentally, during COVID-19 and beyond.2021-03-24T13:56:00Z2021-03-24T13:56:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-named-Health-and-Wellbeing-Employer-of-the-Year-at-national-awards.aspxMajor developments opening in 2021 at Northampton General Hospital to improve patient careMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital's three major developments to improve care and patient and visitor experience are well under way with work on a new £15.9m critical and intensive care unit, designated children's Emergency Department and new Main Entrance all due to open this year.2021-03-23T14:36:00Z2021-03-23T15:34:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Major-developments-opening-in-2021-at-Northampton-General-Hospital-to-improve-patient-care.aspxReintroduction of car parking chargesZoe CatlinFrom Monday 15th March we will be re-introducing car parking charges across the hospital site for patients and visitors. This will apply in all public car parks.Payments will only be accepted by card or PayByPhone at the current time.2021-02-25T14:11:00Z2024-01-10T14:59:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Reintroduction-of-car-parking-charges.aspxNorthampton General Hospital achieves NHS cancer wait targetZoe CatlinPatients with cancer at Northampton General Hospital are being seen within the NHS target time thanks to service changes and improvements.2021-02-24T14:19:00Z2021-02-24T14:29:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-achieves-NHS-cancer-wait-target.aspxRECOVERY trial shows tocilizumab reduces deaths in patients hospitalised with COVID-19System AdministratorPatients at Northampton General Hospital have been thanked for taking part in a research trial that has helped to find a drug that can be used to treat people with COVID-19.2021-02-12T17:57:00Z2021-02-15T18:01:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/RECOVERY-trial-shows-tocilizumab-reduces-deaths-in-patients-hospitalised-with-COVID-19.aspxSouth Entrance closure for pedestrians- From Tuesday 12th JanuaryZoe CatlinSouth Entrance closure for pedestrians- From Tuesday 12th January2021-01-07T13:28:00Z2021-01-07T13:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/South-Entrance-closure-for-pedestrians-From-Tuesday-12th-January.aspxCOVID vaccine scamsZoe CatlinProtect yourself and your family members from fraud and criminal activity relating to the COVID vaccine2020-12-30T10:57:00Z2020-12-30T10:57:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/COVID-vaccine-scams.aspxNorthampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital make senior leadership appointmentsZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital have announced three senior appointments.2020-12-22T09:07:00Z2020-12-22T09:06:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-and-Kettering-General-Hospital-make-senior-leadership-appointments.aspxNGH receives £15.9m to build a new critical care facilityZoe CatlinNorthampton General will receive £15.9 million to build a new on site critical care facility thanks to capital funding from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to upgrade and improve NHS buildings.2020-12-11T14:09:00Z2020-12-11T14:08:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-receives-15.9m-to-build-a-new-critical-care-facility.aspxNorthampton General Hospital joins turning point in battle against Covid-19 with first vaccinationsZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital today (Tuesday December 8, 2020) became one of the first hospitals in the world to start giving out the Covid-19 vaccine.2020-12-08T14:20:00Z2020-12-08T14:50:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-joins-turning-point-In-battle-against-Covid-19-with-first-vaccinations.aspxNorthampton General Hospital one of the first to start biggest ever NHS vaccination programmeZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has been unveiled as one of the first COVID vaccination hubs as the NHS begins the biggest immunisation programme in history.2020-12-07T09:14:00Z2020-12-07T09:14:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-one-of-the-first-to-start-biggest-ever-NHS-vaccination-programme.aspxNorthamptonshire placed in Tier 2 of COVID-19 alert systemZoe CatlinNorthamptonshire placed in Tier 2 of COVID-19 alert system2020-11-26T13:59:00Z2020-11-26T15:19:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-placed-in-Tier-2-of-COVID-19-alert-system.aspxNorthampton General Hospital Shortlisted for the 2020 HSJ AwardsZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has been shortlisted for the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2020 HSJ Awards, recognising their outstanding contribution to healthcare.2020-11-25T17:19:00Z2020-11-25T17:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-Shortlisted-for-the-2020-HSJ-Awards.aspxLaunch of new midwifery continuity teams at NGHMiss. Lydia StottNorthampton General Hospital has launched three new midwifery continuity teams, Rose, Iris and Jasmine. These continuity teams mean that expectant mums will see the same midwives throughout pregnancy, birth and post-natal care.2020-11-13T11:59:00Z2020-11-13T11:59:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Launch-of-new-midwifery-continuity-teams-at-NGH.aspxAre you pregnant? Protect yourself and your unborn baby from flu complicationsZoe CatlinAre you pregnant? Protect yourself and your unborn baby from flu complications2020-11-13T09:05:00Z2020-11-13T09:05:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Are-you-pregnant-Protect-yourself-and-your-unborn-baby-from-flu-complications.aspxNGH remembers the Armed Forces with Remembrance StreetZoe CatlinNorthampton General Hospital has rebranded its 'Hospital Street' corridor to 'Remembrance Street' for Remembrance Day.2020-11-11T09:06:00Z2020-11-11T09:06:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-remembers-the-Armed-Forces-with-Remembrance-Street.aspxJoin us at our virtual AGMSystem AdministratorWe would like to invite you to join us on Thursday 26th November, 13.00, for our virtual Annual General Meeting.2020-11-09T16:30:00Z2022-06-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-at-our-virtual-AGM.aspxKettering and Northampton General Hospitals invite local people to help shape how they care for youZoe CatlinKettering and Northampton General Hospitals invite local people to help shape how they care for you2020-11-06T13:50:00Z2020-11-06T13:50:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Kettering-and-Northampton-General-Hospitals-invite-local-people-to-help-shape-how-they-care-for-you.aspxHead of Volunteer services at Northampton General recognised in Queen's Birthday HonoursSystem AdministratorEmma Wimpress, Head of Volunteer Services at Northampton General Hospital, has been awarded with the British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2020, for her services to volunteering services during Covid-19.2020-10-09T23:14:00Z2020-11-09T16:30:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Head-of-Volunteer-services-at-Northampton-General-recognised-in-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspxNew main entrance building works underwayNorthampton General Hospital has announced that it is investing in a new and innovative hospital entrance to provide staff, patients and visitors a more welcoming and dynamic reception area.2020-09-24T11:33:00Z2020-10-29T13:23:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-main-entrance-building-works-underway.aspxNorthamptonshire families urged to talk about organ donationDuring Organ Donation Week, September 7 to 13, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Northampton General Hospital are urging people to talk to their families about organ donation and increase the number of people whose lives can be saved or transformed through organ transplant.2020-09-07T16:06:00Z2020-10-29T13:32:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-families-urged-to-talk-about-organ-donation.aspxBlood taking unit introduces online booking systemPatients wanting to book blood taking appointments can now use an online booking process to manage their appointments.2020-09-03T14:37:00Z2020-10-29T13:11:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Blood-taking-unit-introduces-online-booking-system.aspxHelp us to celebrate staff and volunteers at NGHNominations are now open for the 2020 Best Possible Care Awards2020-08-29T12:48:00Z2020-10-29T13:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Help-us-to-celebrate-staff-and-volunteers-at-NGH.aspxNGH receives £2.9m to upgrade A&E facilitiesNGH to receive £2.9m to upgrade A&E facilities by 2021.2020-08-11T12:45:00Z2020-10-29T13:26:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-receives-2.9m-to-upgrade-AE-facilities.aspxNorthampton General staff and patients contribute to major COVID breakthroughTeams at Northampton General Hospital have played a key role in a major breakthrough for the treatment of COVID.2020-06-29T15:10:00Z2020-10-29T13:30:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-staff-and-patients-contribute-to-major-COVID-breakthrough.aspxGordon is reunited with his family after 86 daysGordon Anderson, a patient who had COVID-19 at Northampton General Hospital, has returned home to his family after 86 days in hospital.2020-06-20T13:45:00Z2020-10-29T13:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Gordon-is-reunited-with-his-family-after-86-days.aspxFace masks and coveringsVisitors and people attending outpatients' appointments at NGH must wear a face mask or face covering at all times from 15 June 2020.2020-06-13T16:54:00Z2020-10-29T13:15:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Face-masks-and-coverings.aspxA special thank you to children and families supporting NGH staffDr Sonia Swart, Chief Executive at Northampton General Hospital has sent personalised letters and activity booklets to children and family members of NGH staff. During the past three weeks, 2,000 letters have been sent to thank children for supporting their loved ones at home during this difficult time with a personalised note and fun-filled NGH activity booklet.2020-06-11T14:54:00Z2020-10-29T13:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-special-thank-you-to-children-and-families-supporting-NGH-staff.aspxFree colouring sheets for a rainy dayGrab your favourite colouring pens and pencils and join in!2020-06-04T17:00:00Z2020-10-29T13:16:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Free-colouring-sheets-for-a-rainy-day.aspxNGH to offer three community maternity hubsFrom 1st June the midwifery teams at Northampton General Hospital will be opening three community maternity hubs for women to see a community midwife about their pregnancy.2020-05-22T17:57:00Z2020-10-29T13:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-to-offer-three-community-maternity-hubs.aspxNGH reinstates home birth serviceThe home birth service, provided by the midwifery team at Northampton General Hospital, will be reinstated from 22nd May after a temporary suspension due to Covid-19.2020-05-20T09:33:00Z2020-10-29T13:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-reinstates-home-birth-service.aspxA first in robotic automation for Northampton GeneralzengentiNorthampton General Hospital have started using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to plan the care of COVID-19 patients.2020-05-19T12:36:00Z2020-11-03T12:34:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-first-in-robotic-automation-for-Northampton-General.aspxChristine's COVID recovery sparks pogo-athon fundraisingA 71 year old grandmother of six has inspired family fundraising in honour of the hospital that saved her life after she contracted COVID-19.2020-05-12T16:49:00Z2020-10-29T13:13:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Christine's-COVID-recovery-sparks-pogo-athon-fundraising.aspxNational award for Deputy Director of Midwifery at Northampton GeneralThe Deputy Director of Midwifery at Northampton General Hospital has won a national midwifery award, for her work to transform midwifery services.2020-05-05T18:59:00Z2020-10-29T13:22:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/National-award-for-Head-of-Midwifery-at-Northampton-General.aspxPublic urged to get to know the signs and symptoms of Type1 diabetesDoctors at Northampton General Hospital and Diabetes UK are asking the public to familiarise themselves with the signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes.People are urged to seek medical advice if they or their children have the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes.2020-04-29T15:56:00Z2020-10-29T13:34:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Public-urged-to-get-to-know-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-Type1-diabetes.aspxRapid coronavirus testing underway at Northampton GeneralNorthampton General launches rapid testing to identify patients with COVID-19 in under four hours.2020-04-28T09:24:00Z2020-10-29T13:34:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Rapid-coronavirus-testing-underway-at-Northampton-General.aspxNorthampton General takes first delivery of new breathing aidsNorthampton General Hospital have taken delivery of new Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices to be used in the fight against COVID-19.2020-04-22T09:46:00Z2020-10-29T13:31:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-takes-first-delivery-of-new-breathing-aids.aspxGroup management model announcementA chief executive has been appointed for the Group Management Model for Kettering and Northampton general hospitals.2020-04-16T14:02:00Z2020-10-29T13:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Group-management-model-announcement.aspxGuidance for parents with an unwell or injured child during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemicDuring coronavirus (COVID-19) we are asking parents and carers to make sure they seek medical advice as soon as it's needed for their children.2020-04-13T12:57:00Z2020-10-29T13:18:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Guidance-on-child-health-during-coronavirus-COVID-19.aspxGP Practices and Pharmacy opening times confirmed for EasterGP Practices and Pharmacies in the Midlands will be open during the Easter holiday period, NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands has confirmed today.2020-04-10T10:29:00Z2020-10-29T13:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/GP-Practices-and-Pharmacy-opening-times-co.aspxCovid-19 testing for NHS staffINorthampton General Hospital has introduced staff testing for covid-19.2020-03-30T16:29:00Z2020-10-29T13:14:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Covid-19-testing-for-NHS-staff.aspxHalf a dozen winners for NGH in Apprentice AwardsCelebrations are underway at Northampton General Hospital, as six staff members are winners at the annual Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership Apprenticeship Awards.2020-02-14T14:26:00Z2020-10-29T13:18:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Half-a-dozen-winners-for-NGH-in-Apprentice-Awards.aspxUK first for patients with head and neck cancer at Northampton General HospitalRadiotherapy patients at Northampton General Hospital are the first in the UK to be benefitting from the use of artificial intelligence for treating head and neck cancer.2020-02-07T10:37:00Z2020-10-29T13:36:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UK-first-for-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxWho do you leave behind if you leave it too late?Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, are asking people to think about which NHS service they can use next time they feel unwell with a new countywide communications campaign.2020-01-16T16:25:00Z2020-10-29T13:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Who-do-you-leave-behind-if-you-leave-it-too-late.aspxMove to group model announced by NGH and KGHKettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital are moving towards a group management model to strengthen health services in Northamptonshire. This will include the appointment of a group chief executive officer. This signals a firm commitment to greater collaboration, at pace, between the two hospitals and a commitment of the senior management teams to work much more closely together.2020-01-16T16:25:00Z2020-10-29T13:22:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Move-to-group-model-announced-by-NGH-and-KGH.aspxNew Year joy as 16 babies are welcomed into the New Year at Northampton GeneralNew parents at Northampton General welcomed 16 babies into the New Year and new decade on 1st January, in what was a very busy start to the New Year for our maternity teams.2020-01-02T13:59:00Z2020-10-29T13:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Year-joy-as-16-babies-are-welcomed-into-the-New-Year-at-Northampton-General.aspxFestive fundraising for Gosset wardThe Fundraising for SCBU Northampton General Group has been spreading Christmas cheer once again for babies and families who will be in the Gosset neonatal ward this Christmas.2019-12-24T12:31:00Z2020-10-29T13:16:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Festive-fundraising-for-Gosset-ward.aspxCast of Pippi Longstocking visit NGHThe cast of Pippi Longstocking met children staying on the Children's wards to show them photos from the show ahead of a live broadcast on Radio Nene Valley.2019-12-24T12:15:00Z2020-10-29T13:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cast-of-Pippi-Longstocking-visit-NGH.aspxCobblers strike up Christmas cheer at NGHOn Thursday 19th December players from Northampton Town Football Club visited the Children's wards and A&E to bring some Christmas cheer to the children.2019-12-24T11:42:00Z2020-10-29T13:14:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cobblers-strike-up-Christmas-cheer-at-NGH.aspxVolunteer's vocal talents spread Christmas cheer at Northampton HospitalVolunteers at Northampton General Hospital have joined forces with students at Northampton College to record a Christmas charity single in aid of the hospital volunteer service.2019-12-13T09:25:00Z2020-10-29T13:37:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Volunteer's-vocal-talents-spread-Christmas-cheer-at-Northampton-Hospital.aspxNorthamptonshire Charity Lights Up a Life at Northampton GeneralThe Northamptonshire Health Charity and Northampton General Hospital are remembering and honouring loved ones during the festive season with their tree of light.2019-12-09T16:23:00Z2020-10-29T13:32:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-Charity-Lights-Up-a-Life-at-Northampton-General.aspxNorthampton Saints spread Christmas cheer at NGHOn Tuesday (3rd December) the Northampton Saints took a break away from the rugby pitch, to spread some Christmas cheer to patients, visitors and staff at Northampton General Hospital.2019-12-06T15:14:00Z2020-10-29T13:31:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-Saints-spread-Christmas-cheer-at-NGH.aspxHealth and Wellbeing Shortlisted for National AwardStaff wellbeing has been recognised at NGH as being one of the best offerings by NHS England and NHS Improvement and the Burdett Trust.2019-11-18T16:31:00Z2020-10-29T13:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Health-and-Wellbeing-Shortlisted-for-National-Award.aspxLight up a Life Celebration EventCome and join us at the Light Up A Life Celebration Event from Northamptonshire Health Charity2019-11-15T11:14:00Z2020-10-29T13:21:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Light-up-a-Life-Celebration-Event.aspxSamukeliso shortlisted for International Midwifery AwardCongratulations to Samukeliso Tennyson, a midwife at Northampton General Hospital, who has been shortlisted for an International Midwifery Award.2019-11-11T16:32:00Z2020-10-29T13:35:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Samukeliso-shortlisted-for-International-Midwifery-Award.aspxFamiliar faces for families in NorthamptonTwo new teams have launched at Northampton General Hospital providing support and a familiar team of midwives caring for families from antenatal appointments through to birth and postnatal care.2019-11-11T11:31:00Z2020-10-29T13:15:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Familiar-faces-for-families-in-Northampton.aspxCan you give a gift to a patient this Christmas?Northamptonshire Health Charity is once again supporting Northampton General Hospital with their annual Christmas Gift appeal.2019-11-01T15:33:00Z2020-10-29T13:11:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Can-you-give-a-gift-to-a-patient-this-Christmas.aspxProviding a boost of support for patients with breast cancerPatients who undergo a mastectomy or breast removal surgery at Northampton General Hospital will now receive a free suitable post-operative bra to wear during their recovery, thanks to local charity Crazy Hats Breast Appeal. It is hoped that the new bras will support patients through the next steps in their treatment and recovery and take away the daunting process of buying a bra post-surgery.2019-10-29T08:36:00Z2020-10-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Providing-a-boost-of-support-for-patients-with-breast-cancer.aspxCQC calls for improvements but praises quality of careFrontline staff at NGH have been praised by the Care Quality Commission for their kindness and compassion shown to vulnerable people, the good care they provide to patients and the high quality interactions between patients and staff.2019-10-24T10:30:00Z2020-10-29T13:14:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/CQC-calls-for-improvements-but-praises-quality-of-care.aspxNorthampton General Hospital maintains reduction in perinatal deaths for fifth consecutive yearNorthampton General Hospital are proud to be part of a UK wide reduction in the loss of a baby in pregnancy, during labour and the first 28 days following birth.2019-10-21T11:10:00Z2020-10-29T13:29:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-maintains-reduction-in-perinatal-deaths-for-fifth-consecutive-year.aspxNorthampton General Hospital urging patients to use other NHS servicesWe are experiencing intense pressure on our accident and emergency department and are urging people to choose the most appropriate service for their needs and seek advice as soon as they start to feel unwell.2019-10-15T10:34:00Z2020-10-29T13:30:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-urging-patients-to-use-other-NHS-services.aspxMeet our Best Possible Care Award WinnersMeet our 2019 Best Possible Care Award winners!2019-10-14T12:03:00Z2020-10-29T13:22:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Meet-our-Best-Possible-Care-Award-Winners.aspxNGH wins national Health Technology Award!NGH wins national Health Technology Award!2019-10-14T09:45:00Z2020-10-29T13:28:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-wins-national-Health-Technology-Award.aspxNGH supports Baby Loss Awareness WeekThe front of the maternity unit at Northampton General Hospital will be turning pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019.2019-10-10T11:23:00Z2020-10-29T13:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-supports-Baby-Loss-Awareness-Week.aspxNorthampton General Hospital's oldest volunteer celebrates her 90th birthdayStaff members at Northampton General Hospital were lucky enough to join in with birthday celebrations of long serving volunteer, Gillian Welch, who has celebrated her 90th Birthday while volunteering at her regular spot on the Billing Road entrance welcome desk. Staff at the hospital joined together to wish Gillian a happy birthday, share birthday cake and a present a gift.2019-10-09T12:58:00Z2020-10-29T13:30:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital's-oldest-volunteer-celebrates-her-90th-birthday.aspxA superhero celebration for 2019 award winnersThe 2019 Best Possible Care award winners were crowned on Friday 27th September in a celebration fit for the superheroes of Northampton General Hospital.2019-09-30T16:43:00Z2020-10-29T13:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-superhero-celebration-for-2019-award-winners.aspxNorthamptonshire organisations come together to inspire the next generation of readersThanks to the generosity of local businesses, Northampton General Hospital are proud to have partnered with local charity Baby Basics Northampton to provide books for their new parent baskets.2019-09-18T16:55:00Z2020-10-29T13:32:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-organisations-come-together-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-readers.aspxNGH marks first ever World Patient Safety DayNorthampton General Hospital have been championing patient safety and highlighting the importance of speaking up for patient safety with a series of events at the hospital to mark the first ever World Patient Safety Day.2019-09-18T08:43:00Z2020-10-29T13:25:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-marks-first-ever-World-Patient-Safety-Day.aspxGenerosity helps Gosset ward to refurbish expressing roomThanks to the generosity of local fundraisers of the Northamptonshire Health Charity, a newly refurbished expressing room has opened for new mums on Gosset ward at Northampton General.2019-09-16T15:14:00Z2020-10-29T13:16:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Generosity-helps-Gosset-ward-to-refurbish-expressing-room.aspxNorthampton is 'Up for the Cup' with ambitious recycling projectNorthampton General Hospital is teaming up with six other Northampton organisations, on a mission to up the town's green credentials as part of a new, national recycling campaign to recycle coffee cups.2019-09-13T14:41:00Z2020-10-29T13:31:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-is-'Up-for-the-Cup'-with-ambitious-recycling-project.aspxNHS warning to parents as 'asthma season' hitsThe NHS is calling on parents to keep asthma medicine close at hand this week, with children up to three times more likely to need medical help as the school year starts.2019-09-06T10:31:00Z2020-10-29T13:29:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-warning-to-parents-as-'asthma-season'-hits.aspxWe're supporting Organ Donation WeekNorthampton General Hospital are supporting Organ Donation Week 2019.2019-09-02T14:20:00Z2020-10-29T13:37:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Were-supporting-Organ-Donation-Week.aspxNGH finance team are future focussed!Congratulations to the NGH finance team who have been awarded with the Future Focused Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation at level one.2019-08-28T14:09:00Z2020-10-29T13:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-finance-team-are-future-focussed.aspxNew estimates show 7000 five-year olds in the East Midlands have yet to be fully immunised against MMRAs thousands of parents across the East Midlands prepare their children to start primary school in the next few weeks, Public Health England (PHE) East Midlands is warning that 7000 5-year olds in the region may not be fully up-to-date with some routine immunisations.2019-08-19T14:40:00Z2020-10-29T13:23:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-estimates-show-7000-five-year-olds-in-the-East-Midlands-have-yet-to-be-fully-immunised-against-MMR.aspxCavell award in memory of star nurse JackieA former Northampton General Hospital nurse, Jackie Phillips, has become a posthumous winner of a Cavell Star Award.2019-08-08T15:33:00Z2020-10-29T13:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cavell-award-in-memory-of-star-nurse-Jackie.aspxA wellbeing welcome for junior doctors at NGHNorthampton General Hospital have been welcoming their new cohort of junior doctors with a special self-care pack to remind them to look after themselves in their new role.2019-08-07T16:37:00Z2020-10-29T13:10:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-wellbeing-welcome-for-junior-doctors-at-NGH.aspxChief People Officer appointed for NGH and KGHThe Trust Boards at both Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce that they have agreed to appoint a Chief People Officer across both organisations. Mark Smith, the current Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, will be seconded into the role.2019-07-31T14:47:00Z2020-10-29T13:13:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Chief-People-Officer-appointed-for-NGH-and-KGH.aspxOur nursing associates first in the country to receive prestigious Cavell Star AwardCelebrations are underway at Northampton General Hospital this week, as two of the UK's first nursing associates are awarded the prestigious Cavell star award. Nadeza and Emma received the award for their outstanding contribution to raising the profile of the nursing associate role. The Cavell star is presented by the Cavell Nurses' Trust, a charity that helps nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants when they are suffering personal or financial hardship.2019-07-24T17:05:00Z2020-10-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-nursing-associates-first-in-the-country-to-receive-prestigious-Cavell-Star-Award.aspxBest Possible Care Awards Shortlist AnnouncedWe're delighted to announce our Best Possible Care shortlisted nominees for 2019!2019-07-24T15:12:00Z2020-10-29T13:11:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Best-Possible-Care-Awards-Shortlist-Announced.aspxNGH recognised for having the 'Meds Factor!'The surgical practice development team have been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award thanks to their work to teach staff about new medications in a fun and informative way.2019-07-24T12:33:00Z2020-10-29T13:26:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-recognised-for-having-the-'Meds-Factor'.aspxDAISY honourees celebratedNorthampton General Hospital's DAISY award honourees have been celebrating their successes with an afternoon tea event.2019-07-03T16:55:00Z2020-10-29T13:15:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/DAISY-honourees-celebrated.aspxNurses gain national recognition for their work at Northampton General HospitalInformation on Nurses gain national recognition for their work at Northampton General Hospital2019-06-28T10:52:00Z2020-10-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Nurses-gain-national-recognition-for-their-work-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxJoin us and celebrate Team NGHInformation on Join us and celebrate Team NGH2019-06-26T09:39:00Z2020-10-29T13:20:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-and-celebrate-Team-NGH.aspxTeamwork praised at Northampton General Hospital in CQC inpatient surveyInformation on Teamwork praised at Northampton General Hospital in CQC inpatient survey2019-06-25T16:27:00Z2020-10-29T13:36:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Teamwork-praised-at-Northampton-General-Hospital-.aspxHave you recently undergone cancer treatment?Information on Have you recently undergone cancer treatment?2019-06-25T09:41:00Z2020-10-29T13:19:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Have-you-recently-undergone-cancer-treatment.aspxTell us about your experiences of surgical proceduresInformation on Tell us about your experiences of surgical procedures2019-06-24T15:02:00Z2020-10-29T13:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Your-experiences-of-surgical-procedures-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspxCelebrating biomedical science day at NGHInformation on Celebrating biomedical science day at NGH2019-06-21T14:38:00Z2020-10-29T13:12:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebrating-biomedical-science-day-at-NGH.aspxJoin us at our Annual General Meeting- Friday 5 JulySystem AdministratorInformation on Join us at our Annual General Meeting- Friday 5 July2019-06-19T17:17:00Z2020-11-25T17:17:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-at-our-Annual-General-Meeting-Friday-5-July.aspxSummer 2019 Insight Magazine- Now available!Information on Summer 2019 Insight Magazine- Now available!2019-06-19T10:58:00Z2020-10-29T13:35:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Summer-2019-Insight-Magazine-Now-available.aspxNGH makes Nursing Times Workforce Awards finals in two categoriesInformation on NGH makes Nursing Times Workforce Awards finals in two categories2019-05-22T17:39:00Z2020-10-29T13:25:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-makes-Nursing-Times-Workforce-Awards-finals-in-two-categories.aspxNGH Shortlisted for National Patient Safety AwardInformation on NGH Shortlisted for National Patient Safety Award2019-05-22T15:42:00Z2020-10-29T13:27:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Shortlisted-for-National-Patient-Safety-Award.aspxNGH keeps it greenInformation on NGH keeps it green2019-05-21T14:06:00Z2020-10-29T13:25:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-keeps-it-green.aspxNorthampton General Hospital joins wave of Veteran Aware hospitals improving care for the armed forces communityInformation on Northampton General Hospital joins wave of Veteran Aware hospitals improving care for the armed forces community2019-05-16T15:57:00Z2020-10-29T13:29:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-joins-wave-of-Veteran-Aware-hospitals-improving-care-for-the-armed-forces-community.aspxYour chance to reward NGH staff that have gone over and above to deliver the best possible careInformation on Your chance to reward NGH staff that have gone over and above to deliver the best possible care2019-05-16T15:52:00Z2020-10-29T13:38:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Your-chance-to-reward-NGH-staff-that-have-gone-over-and-above-to-deliver-the-best-possible-care.aspxLocal hospitals sign up to support victims and witnesses of crimeInformation on Local hospitals sign up to support victims and witnesses of crime2019-03-29T10:02:00Z2020-10-29T13:21:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Local-hospitals-sign-up-to-support-victims-and-witnesses-of-crime.aspxWe are baby friendly!Information on We are baby friendly!2019-03-11T11:13:00Z2020-10-29T13:37:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/We-are-baby-friendly.aspxNGH celebrates Northamptonshire's first qualified nursing associatesInformation on NGH celebrates Northamptonshire's first qualified nursing associates2019-02-08T14:08:00Z2020-10-29T13:24:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-celebrates-Northamptonshires-first-qualified-nursing-associates.aspxNGH maternity care rated highly by the Care Quality CommissionInformation on NGH maternity care rated highly by the Care Quality Commission2019-01-29T16:43:00Z2020-10-29T13:26:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-maternity-care-rated-highly-by-the-Care-Quality-Commission.aspxSkill and dedication of NHS staff praised as health service productivity outstrips the rest of the economyInformation on Skill and dedication of NHS staff praised as health service productivity outstrips the rest of the economy2019-01-14T13:47:00Z2020-10-29T13:35:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Skill-and-dedication-of-NHS-staff-praised-as-health-service-productivity-outstrips-the-rest-of-the-economy.aspxTop marks for Northamptonshire's stroke servicesSystem AdministratorStroke patients in Northamptonshire are receiving the best care in the UK2019-01-14T10:04:00Z2022-06-29T13:33:00Zhttps://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Top-marks-for-Northamptonshires-stroke-services.aspx