AllNews Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://live-ngh.cloud.contensis.com/News/Articles/AllNews.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2026-03-05T07:55:56Z Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital has launched a new volunteer-led service that allows families and friends to send personalised messages to patients online – which are then delivered in person on a greeting card by hospital volunteers.

2026-03-02T11:53:00Z 2026-03-02T12:49:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Special-messages-for-special-moments.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) are running a free online event to show what support is available for the LGBTQ+ armed forces community within Northamptonshire.

2026-02-20T09:24:00Z 2026-02-20T09:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UHN-are-running-a-free-online-event-in-support-of-the-LGBTQ-armed-forces-community.aspx Zoe Needham

As part of World Cancer Day the NGH Radiotherapy team were nominated as Cancer Stars on BBC Radio 5 Live.

2026-02-09T11:35:00Z 2026-02-09T11:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Radiotherapy-team-feature-on-BBC-Radio-5-Live.aspx Zoe Needham

Access to our Emergency Departments (adult and paediatric) has changed. Please read for more information.

2026-01-15T12:01:00Z 2026-01-15T15:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Changes-to-the-Emergency-Department-entrances-Cliftonville.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) midwife has won Midwife of the Year at the first ever British Muslim Health Awards 2025.

2026-01-08T09:59:00Z 2026-01-08T14:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Muslim-Midwife-of-the-Year-Award-for-Hauwa.aspx Zoe Needham

UHN recently rolled out the red carpet for an evening of pride and inspiration at its 2025 annual Excellence Awards at the Mercure Hotel in Northampton. Sponsored by Smart Co Future Health, this glittering event celebrated the remarkable staff, volunteers, and fundraisers from Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

2025-12-31T14:34:00Z 2025-12-31T14:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UHN-celebrates-colleagues-and-teams-at-its-2025-Annual-Excellence-Awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Over 100 people came together to celebrate Christmas at the Children's Oncology Christmas party on Tuesday 22 December at the Wooton Community and Sports Centre

2025-12-24T12:59:00Z 2025-12-24T13:03:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-Magical-Day-of-Festive-Fun-for-Families-Affected-by-Childrens-Cancer.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Please get your flu vaccination and don't visit relatives or friends in hospital – or use hospital emergency departments – if you have flu-like symptoms.

2025-12-16T11:02:00Z 2025-12-16T11:01:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Please-avoid-hospital-if-you-have-flu-like-symptoms.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Three nurses and two midwives from Northampton General Hospital have all received DAISY Awards for the outstanding care they have delivered.

2025-12-15T11:34:00Z 2025-12-15T11:34:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Three-NGH-nurses-and-two-midwives-receive-DAISY-awards-for-outstanding-care.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A Matron in emergency care at Northampton General Hospital has won a DAISY Leader Award for the way she supported her team and made patients feel reassured.

2025-12-12T09:50:00Z 2025-12-12T09:49:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Matron-wins-DAISY-Award-for-her-compassion-empathy-and-leadership.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital has won a national environmental award for the way it has encouraged other hospitals to find new ways to reduce carbon emissions and waste.

2025-12-12T09:45:00Z 2025-12-12T09:45:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-achieves-a-green-award-for-its-inspirational-sustainability-work.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Some West Northamptonshire patients have received letters about a potential delay in their immunology test results being accessed by GPs. We apologise to anyone who has been affected by this issue, which was caused by a technical problem where Northampton General Hospital immunology test results were issued to GPs but reminders were not flagged on their digital systems in the normal way.

2025-12-04T09:25:00Z 2025-12-04T09:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Results-reporting-issue.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has secured planning permission for a £15.75 million development that will transform urgent and emergency care facilities.

2025-12-01T13:56:00Z 2025-12-01T14:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Planning-permission-granted-for-major-new-urgent-care-development-at-Northampton-General.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN), along with Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust (NHFT) are running a free event to show what support is available for the armed forces community within Northamptonshire.

2025-11-04T12:29:00Z 2025-11-04T12:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-our-online-event-supporting-the-Armed-Forces-Community.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The unit that looks after premature and sick babies at Northampton General Hospital has achieved some top marks in a national quality audit.

2025-10-28T11:32:00Z 2025-10-28T11:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Local-neonatal-unit-at-NGH-gets-top-marks-in-national-quality-of-care-audit.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Our hospitals have celebrated the 50th anniversary of Play in Healthcare Week, an annual initiative dedicated to supporting young people during their hospital stays. The event saw play teams at both sites organising a wide array of special events, welcoming beloved characters, and hosting interactive activities designed to bring joy and comfort to children and their families.

2025-10-27T16:11:00Z 2025-10-27T16:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UHN-play-teams-celebrate-50-years-of-play-in-healthcare.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A Rheumatology Nurse Specialist at Northampton General Hospital has returned from a successful 16-day trip to the Republic of Ghana to support vital healthcare and education.

2025-10-22T12:48:00Z 2025-10-22T12:47:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-has-delivered-a-community-support-mission-to-Ghana.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital is holding another one of their successful Maternity Roadshow's on Saturday, November 15.

2025-10-21T13:18:00Z 2025-10-21T13:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Maternity-Roadshow-at-NGH-planned-for-November-15.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Two Northampton General Hospital healthcare assistants and a matron have been presented with ROSE Awards for the way they have supported vulnerable patients, or a colleague.

2025-10-16T10:12:00Z 2025-10-16T10:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/ROSE-Awards-for-NGH-staff-for-supporting-patients-and-colleagues-with-outstanding-compassion.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) has undertaken two live-streamed robotic colorectal cancer operations to support the education of surgeons.

2025-10-13T16:12:00Z 2025-10-13T16:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UHN-pioneers-live-streamed-robotic-cancer-operations-as-part-of-advanced-medical-education.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

We have launched a new Group Clinical Strategy. This is our plan for how the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust will work together over the next ten years.

2025-10-09T10:32:00Z 2025-10-09T10:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-shared-vision-for-the-future-of-care-Our-UHN-and-UHL-Group-Clinical-Strategy-2025-2035.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A consultant therapeutic radiographer from Northampton General Hospital has received a prestigious national award for his achievements and the way he supports patients.

2025-09-23T14:37:00Z 2025-09-23T14:37:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-consultant-therapeutic-radiographer-wins-a-top-national-award.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire has celebrated the amazing contributions of long-serving colleagues who have dedicated their lives to serving their local communities.

2025-09-22T11:19:00Z 2025-09-22T11:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebration-of-service-awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Researchers into the history of child health have used Northampton General Hospital's (NGH) archives to uncover new detail into the origins of English paediatric hospital care.

2025-09-16T10:45:00Z 2025-09-16T10:44:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Historians-uncover-new-evidence-in-NGH-archives-to-rewrite-the-story-of-how-hospital-paediatric-care-began.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A Rheumatology Nurse Specialist at Northampton General Hospital is flying to in the Republic of Ghana to support vital healthcare and education.

2025-09-16T10:35:00Z 2025-09-16T10:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Specialist-NGH-nurse-on-trip-to-support-healthcare-in-West-Africa.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A research study carried out at both Kettering and Northampton general hospitals has helped 183 local people living with HIV and blood-borne viral Hepatitis B/C access medical support and treatment.

2025-09-08T09:50:00Z 2025-09-08T09:49:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Research-pilot-helps-local-HIV-and-blood-borne-viral-hepatitis-patients-to-get-support.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

Members of the public are invited to a free health talk on cancer and cancer treatments at the annual meeting of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

2025-09-05T09:21:00Z 2025-09-11T14:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Your-questions-answered-on-cancer-at-KGH-and-NGH-Annual-Meeting.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A state-of-the-art laser prostate reduction operation is now being successfully delivered in the county as a day case procedure.

2025-09-02T09:40:00Z 2025-09-02T09:39:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/High-tech-laser-prostate-reduction-operations-now-being-delivered-in-Northants-as-a-day-case.aspx Zoe Needham

Plans to build a major new Emergency Department Entrance and Urgent Treatment Centre at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) have been unveiled today (DATE).

2025-08-19T10:45:00Z 2025-08-19T11:51:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-unveils-major-plans-to-improve-emergency-care-experience.aspx Zoe Needham

Two nurses and an advanced clinical practitioner from Northampton General Hospital have all received DAISY Awards for the outstanding care they have delivered.

2025-08-15T09:54:00Z 2025-08-15T09:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Two-NGH-nurses-and-an-advanced-clinical-practitioner-receive-awards-for-outstanding-care.aspx Zoe Needham

NGH response to the CQC inspection report into emergency dept and medical wards. An open letter from the chief nurse and medical director.

2025-08-13T10:49:00Z 2025-08-13T11:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/CQC-report-on-our-emergency-department-and-medical-services.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The chaplain at Northampton General Hospital is retiring after 28 years of dedicated service and thousands of interactions with patients and staff.

2025-07-30T16:36:00Z 2025-07-30T16:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-hospital-chaplain-retires-after-28-years-of-dedicated-service.aspx Zoe Needham

Nominations for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) annual staff excellence awards are now open and Kettering General and Northampton General Hospitals are asking the local community to take a moment to shine a light on their local health heroes.

2025-07-22T17:20:00Z 2025-07-22T17:19:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Shine-a-light-on-a-local-NHS-hero-at-the-2025-UHN-Excellence-Awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have both achieved a national recognition award for the way they support service and ex-service personnel.

2025-07-21T11:59:00Z 2025-07-31T11:45:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/KGH-and-NGH-have-both-achieved-a-national-award-for-the-way-they-support-the-armed-forces'-community.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A cancer patient has praised the outstanding support she has received from Northampton General Hospital's head and neck cancer service.

2025-07-07T10:05:00Z 2025-07-07T10:04:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Patient-praises-head-and-neck-cancer-support-from-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Two healthcare assistants and a radiographer have received ROSE Awards at Northampton General Hospital for their outstanding care.

2025-07-03T10:16:00Z 2025-07-03T10:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/ROSE-Awards-for-amazing-work-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The Volunteers Service at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) has been awarded a prestigious 'Investing in Volunteers' accreditation.

2025-06-30T11:28:00Z 2025-06-30T11:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-and-KGH-gain-Investing-in-Volunteers-accreditation.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital (NGH) will go live with a brand-new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system on June 28 marking a major step forward in modernising patient care.

2025-06-26T10:31:00Z 2025-06-26T10:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Why-you'll-see-more-staff-using-phones-and-iPads-at-NGH-from-this-weekend.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

Parents of babies admitted to the neonatal wards at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) or Kettering General Hospital (KGH) since Summer 2024 are invited to attend upcoming listening events. These sessions offer a chance to share experiences and provide feedback on neonatal care. The NGH event will be held online on 26 June 2025, while the KGH session will take place in person at Kettering Arts Centre on 23 June 2025. Senior neonatal staff, including doctors, matrons, and psychologists, will be present to listen and respond to feedback. All input is anonymous and helps improve services and parent satisfaction.

2025-06-20T15:13:00Z 2025-06-20T15:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/The-UHN-neonatal-teams-want-to-hear-from-you-at-their-latest-listening-events-for-new-parents.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital's Gosset Ward has been awarded the prestigious Bliss Baby Charter Gold Accreditation, recognising its commitment to providing outstanding family centred care for premature and sick babies.

2025-06-19T10:30:00Z 2025-06-19T10:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-neonatal-ward-awarded-Bliss-Baby-Charter-Gold-Accreditation.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital is encouraging pregnant women to take part in a research trial to find out how valuable taking iron supplements can be during pregnancy.

2025-06-11T15:16:00Z 2025-06-11T15:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Women-urged-to-support-taking-iron-in-pregnancy-research-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

For children receiving care at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN), a unique therapy is making a profound difference, music therapy.

2025-06-06T10:28:00Z 2025-06-06T10:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Music-Therapy-supports-children-at-KGH-and-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital (NGH) will go live with a brand-new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system on June 28 marking a major step forward in modernising patient care.

2025-06-03T10:08:00Z 2025-06-03T10:07:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-to-launch-New-Electronic-Patient-Record-system.aspx Zoe Needham

A Director of Midwifery has won a DAISY Leader Award for the inspirational and compassionate way she has supported the service.

2025-06-02T12:10:00Z 2025-06-02T12:08:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Ilene-wins-DAISY-Leader-Award-for-her-compassionate-leadership.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A month-long trial at Northampton General Hospital, which involved switching patients and staff to decaffeinated tea and coffee, has shown promising results for elderly patients.

2025-05-16T14:45:00Z 2025-05-16T14:44:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Competition-winning-nurse-shows-the-benefits-of-cutting-caffeine-to-improve-patient-wellbeing.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Yesterday we marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day across Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

2025-05-09T16:24:00Z 2025-05-09T16:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UHN-VE-Day-celebrations-across-UHN.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Public bodies across Northamptonshire, including police, fire and rescue service, ambulance service, unitary councils, integrated care board and NHS partners, will be working together in May 2025 to test major incident plans.

2025-05-09T09:32:00Z 2025-05-09T09:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-Local-Resilience-Forum-public-exercise-from-May-12-to-14.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The amazing ways local midwives support women, babies and their families, was showcased at a conference held to celebrate the International Day of the Midwife.

2025-05-08T15:02:00Z 2025-05-08T15:01:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Great-work-of-Northants-midwives-spotlighted-at-major-2025-conference.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire launch pioneering Focal Therapy Service for prostate cancer.

2025-04-24T09:08:00Z 2025-04-24T09:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-launch-pioneering-Focal-Therapy-Service-for-prostate-cancer.aspx Zoe Needham

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire is working with West Northamptonshire Council to deliver better mortuary facilities for bereaved families in Northamptonshire.

2025-04-10T14:28:00Z 2025-04-17T15:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Plan-to-improve-county-mortuary-services-explained.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A student nurse, student midwife and night-duty team at Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY awards for outstanding care and support.

2025-04-07T10:54:00Z 2025-04-07T10:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-student-nurse-midwife-and-team-receive-awards-for-outstanding-care-and-support.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Three nurses from Northampton General Hospital have all received DAISY Awards for the care they have delivered.

2025-04-03T10:21:00Z 2025-04-03T10:19:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurses-receive-awards-for-outstanding-care.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital has been approved as a top regional centre for the treatment of endometriosis.

2025-04-01T15:41:00Z 2025-04-03T16:04:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-is-now-nationally-accredited-to-deliver-a-high-level-of-endometriosis-care.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital's Organ and Tissue Donation Committee has won a national award for its outstanding work promoting and educating people about the importance of donation.

2025-03-31T15:03:00Z 2025-03-31T15:02:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-Organ-and-Tissue-Donation-Committee-wins-national-award.aspx Zoe Needham

Hard-working, kind, compassionate, and dedicated staff who support their patients, and their colleagues, in outstanding ways have received ROSE Awards from Northampton General Hospital.

2025-03-10T15:36:00Z 2025-03-10T17:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/ROSE-Awards-for-colleagues-who-are-kind-and-compassionate.aspx Zoe Needham

This year marks five years since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. The Covid Day of Reflection is an opportunity to come together to remember those who lost their lives since the pandemic began and to honour the work and acts of kindness shown during this time.

2025-03-07T15:12:00Z 2025-03-07T15:42:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Covid-Day-of-Reflection-2025.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Extended visiting hours during Ramadan

2025-03-05T10:45:00Z 2025-03-05T10:44:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Extended-visiting-hours-during-Ramadan.aspx Zoe Needham

We are thrilled to announce that the new Community Diagnostic Centre, located adjacent to the Kings Heath General Practice in Northampton, has officially opened its doors!

2025-03-03T14:24:00Z 2025-03-03T14:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Kings-Heath-Community-Diagnostic-Centre-officially-opens-its-doors.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Researchers into the history of paediatrics and child health have named what is believed to be the first child in England to have an amputation through the hip joint.

2025-02-21T12:44:00Z 2025-02-21T12:42:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Historians-restore-name-to-pioneering-1779-case-report-of-child-amputation-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital has become one of the first hospitals in the UK to fit 28 new generation leadless pacemakers for cardiac patients in its first year of operation.

2025-02-20T10:31:00Z 2025-02-20T10:30:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-generation-of-tiny-leadless-pacemakers-fitted-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A new cancer support centre in Northampton has celebrated its 'topping out' - a traditional ceremony to mark the completion of the highest part of the building.

2025-02-18T10:26:00Z 2025-02-18T10:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-cancer-support-centre-in-Northampton-'tops-out'.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has delivered £20 million of major energy improvement works to reduce its carbon footprint.

2025-02-04T17:01:00Z 2025-02-04T16:59:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-delivers-20m-of-works-to-reduce-its-carbon-footprint.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

An immunisation nurse at Northampton General Hospital has won a DAISY leader award for the way she has led her team and boosted the uptake of vital vaccinations.

2025-01-14T16:41:00Z 2025-01-14T16:40:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Immunisation-nurse-receives-DAISY-leadership-award.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Two nurses and a midwife from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the way they have supported patients and families with difficult issues.

2024-12-19T10:15:00Z 2024-12-19T10:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Two-nurses-and-a-midwife-receive-DAISY-Awards-for-the-way-they-support-patients-and-families.aspx Zoe Needham

Health leaders are urging local people not to attend A&E or other healthcare settings – or visit relatives in hospitals – if they have, or have very recently had, the Winter vomiting and diarrhoea bug norovirus.

2024-12-18T17:10:00Z 2024-12-18T17:09:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Stay-at-home-to-treat-Winter-vomiting-illness.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A healthcare assistant, trainee plaster technician, and a physiotherapist have won Northampton General Hospital ROSE Awards in recognition of their focus to create outstanding care for patients and support for their colleagues.

2024-12-16T11:16:00Z 2024-12-16T11:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/ROSE-Awards-for-outstanding-therapist-healthcare-assistant-and-plaster-technician.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Two therapists from Northampton General Hospital have won a highly commended placing in a national award for a new way of supporting patients that also cuts carbon emissions.

2024-12-06T10:54:00Z 2024-12-06T10:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hand-therapy-team-'highly-commended'-in-national-health-awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital has achieved a Green Accreditation with the national Investors in the Environment (iiE) scheme for the way it is working to reduce its carbon emissions and waste.

2024-12-06T10:43:00Z 2024-12-06T10:43:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-achieves-a-green-award-for-its-commitment-to-sustainability.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Patients attending the Emergency Department at Northampton General Hospital will soon be offered opt-out testing for blood-borne viruses, whilst supporting important research.

2024-11-29T11:05:00Z 2024-11-29T11:04:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/HIV-and-hepatitis-screening-pilot-to-launch-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A bowel cancer screening programme that helps detect cancers and pre-cancerous growths has now been extended to patients over 50 in Northamptonshire.

2024-11-28T09:55:00Z 2024-11-28T09:54:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Bowel-cancer-screening-programme-expanded-in-Northamptonshire-to-over-50s.aspx Zoe Needham

A vaccination to protect newborn babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now being offered to pregnant women by the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).

2024-11-21T14:14:00Z 2024-11-21T14:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Get-your-RSV-vaccination-and-protect-yourself-and-your-unborn-baby.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

His Royal Highness, The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO, officially unveiled Northampton General Hospital's Organ and Tissue Donation Memorial this week (Wednesday 30 October 2024).

2024-11-01T12:30:00Z 2024-11-01T12:45:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/HRH-The-Duke-of-Gloucester-KG-GCVO-officially-unveils-Organ-and-Tissue-Donation-Memorial-Sculpture-at-NGH.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

A healthcare assistant who has become a qualified nurse and has led important empowering collaborative work at Northampton General Hospital has become the first nurse from outside America to win a prestigious international award.

2024-11-01T11:59:00Z 2024-11-01T12:39:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-amazing-Samuel-wins-international-Pathway-Nurse-of-the-Year-Award.aspx Zoe Needham

In celebration of the fantastic staff, volunteers and fundraisers the annual UHN Excellence Awards were hosted on Thursday 26 September 2024

2024-10-03T16:20:00Z 2024-10-04T11:21:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UHN-Excellence-Awards-celebrate-the-incredible-work-of-NHS-staff-volunteers-and-fundraisers.aspx Zoe Needham

We are delighted to welcome Laura Churchward to UHN today (1 Oct) as our new Chief Executive.

2024-10-01T13:59:00Z 2024-10-01T13:58:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Welcome-to-Laura-Churchward-new-UHN-Chief-Executive.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A clinical nurse specialist from Northampton General Hospital has received a DAISY Awards for her outstanding compassionate care.

2024-09-27T15:16:00Z 2024-09-27T15:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-receive-award-for-outstanding-compassionate-care.aspx RowA

Northampton General Hospital (NGH) is working with local partners to bring together a day of information and support to the local armed forces community.

2024-09-17T16:15:00Z 2024-09-17T16:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Armed-Forces-Community-Information-Event.aspx RowA

A second Northampton General Hospital Maternity Roadshow is being held in October following a successful one in April.

2024-09-16T15:52:00Z 2024-09-16T15:52:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Maternity-Roadshow-at-NGH-planned-for-October-12.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

MEMBERS of the Organ and Tissue Donation Committees at Kettering and Northampton general hospitals are emphasising the importance of confirming your decision to donate during the national awareness week.

2024-09-13T09:36:00Z 2024-09-13T09:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Sign-up-and-emphasise-your-commitment-to-organ-donation-during-national-awareness-week.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Two nurses from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the way they have supported patients and families with difficult issues.

2024-09-11T15:25:00Z 2024-09-11T15:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Two-nurses-receive-DAISY-Awards-for-the-way-they-support-patients-and-families.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Find out how your local hospitals are performing and their plans for the future at our annual public meeting.

2024-09-10T13:04:00Z 2024-09-20T09:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-invite-public-to-attend-annual-meeting.aspx Zoe Needham

Last week, the new local NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) building took shape rapidly with modules craned into place over 5 days.

2024-09-03T15:18:00Z 2024-09-03T15:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Corby-Community-Diagnostic-Centre-building-has-arrived.aspx Zoe Needham

A caring, kind, and inspirational ward manager, and an outstanding team that supports mothers and their babies with sensitive screening tests, have received DAISY Awards at Northampton General Hospital.

2024-09-02T10:36:00Z 2024-09-02T10:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Ward-manager-and-baby-screening-and-immunisation-team-get-DAISY-Awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Additional specialist support for families who have been through the difficulties of having sick and premature babies is now being delivered in Northamptonshire's acute hospitals and in the community.

2024-08-29T09:51:00Z 2024-08-29T09:50:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-community-support-group-for-families-who-have-had-sick-and-premature-babies.aspx Zoe Needham

Colleagues at Northampton General Hospital have been presented with Recognising Excellence in Neonatal Services (RENS) awards from the East Midlands Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (EMNODN).

2024-08-27T13:45:00Z 2024-08-27T13:45:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-colleagues-recognised-with-new-neonatal-awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Six individuals and two teams serving the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) have been shortlisted for national diversity and inclusion awards.

2024-08-16T11:23:00Z 2024-08-16T11:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Health-staff-serving-Northants-hospitals-shortlisted-for-diversity-awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Two therapists from Northampton General Hospital have been shortlisted for a national award for a new way of supporting patients that also cuts carbon emissions.

2024-08-12T14:17:00Z 2024-08-12T14:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hand-therapy-team-in-HSJ-Award-finals-for-improving-patient-care-and-cutting-carbon-emissions.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF), which brings together emergency services, local authority, NHS and other partners to plan and prepare for localised incidents and emergencies, has issued a joint message thanking communities for their support and solidarity during the events of recent days.

2024-08-09T16:32:00Z 2024-08-09T16:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-Local-Resilience-Forum-Joint-Statement.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital's Eye Department – Singlehurst Ward – celebrated its 100th anniversary today (Friday, July 26).

2024-07-26T16:11:00Z 2024-07-26T16:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-eye-department-celebrates-its-100th-anniversary.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has signed a ten-year contract with Nervecentre to implement its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.

2024-07-22T17:01:00Z 2024-07-22T17:02:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-signs-EPR-contract-with-Nervecentre.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Three members of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) Digital team have won their categories in the national Digital Health Networks awards.

2024-07-22T15:36:00Z 2024-07-22T15:36:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Three-University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-team-members-win-national-digital-awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Last weekend, the residents of Kings Heath in Northampton, watched as the new local NHS Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) building arrived.

2024-07-19T14:06:00Z 2024-07-19T14:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Kings-Heath-Community-Diagnostic-Centre-building-has-arrived.aspx Zoe Needham

Three members of staff at the UHN – which run KGH and NGH – are in the finals for Digital Health Networks national awards.

2024-07-16T15:27:00Z 2024-07-16T16:47:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-team-members-in-national-digital-awards.aspx ODonnellSmithA

National cancer support charity Maggie's has started work on a new purpose-built support centre to provide expert care to people living with cancer from across the Northamptonshire area. The centre, designed by renowned architect Stephen Marshall Architects, with a garden from landscaper Arne Maynard, is being built in the grounds of Northampton General Hospital. Maggie's plans to open the centre and be offering free expert psychological, emotional and practical support to people with cancer, as well as family and friends, by the end of 2025.

2024-07-10T12:41:00Z 2024-07-10T12:41:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cancer-Charity-Maggie's-starts-work-on-new-Northampton-support-centre.aspx Zoe Needham

The way an NGH nurse has worked alongside hospital staff to improve dementia care by listening to patients and carers has won a national award.

2024-06-28T09:47:00Z 2024-06-28T09:48:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-wins-a-national-award-for-the-way-she-has-worked-with-patients-carers-and-hospital-teams-to-improve-dementia-care.aspx Zoe Needham

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) have appointed Andrew Moore as their new Group Chair.

2024-06-25T12:00:00Z 2024-06-25T12:03:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Trusts-appoint-new-Group-Chair.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Hard-working, kind, compassionate, and dedicated staff who support their patients, and their colleagues, in outstanding ways have received ROSE Awards from Northampton General Hospital.

2024-06-19T11:19:00Z 2024-06-19T11:19:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/ROSE-Awards-for-colleagues-who-are-kind-compassionate-and-respectful.aspx Zoe Needham

Nominations are now open for our annual Excellence Awards celebrating the achievements of our amazing colleagues, volunteers and fundraisers.

2024-06-18T13:14:00Z 2024-06-18T13:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-colleagues-volunteers-and-fundraisers-to-be-honoured-at-our-Excellence-Awards.aspx Zoe Needham

A stroke physiotherapist has received a ROSE Award from Northampton General Hospital recognising his amazing contribution to the care of stroke patients and their families.

2024-05-31T10:53:00Z 2024-05-31T10:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Stroke-physiotherapist-gets-ROSE-Award-for-his-amazing-impact-on-people's-lives.aspx Zoe Needham

Nurses and midwives from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the way they have cared for patients and their families.

2024-05-28T15:25:00Z 2024-05-28T16:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Meet-our-DAISY-award-winners-for-May-2024.aspx Zoe Needham

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) are pleased to announce that Laura Churchward has been appointed as the new UHN Chief Executive and will join the organisation in Autumn 2024.

2024-05-14T12:05:00Z 2024-05-14T12:49:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Chief-Executive-appointed-for-University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire.aspx Zoe Needham

Last week, University Hospitals of Northamptonshire celebrated the very first cohort of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) preceptors at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) with a graduation ceremony at the hospital.

2024-05-13T17:29:00Z 2024-05-14T12:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebrating-our-first-Allied-Health-Professionals-preceptors.aspx Zoe Needham

A nurse from Northampton General has been recognised with a national award from the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group for how she inspires her team.

2024-05-13T11:14:00Z 2024-05-13T15:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Nurse-from-Northampton-General-Hospital-honoured-with-Unsung-Hero-award-for-her-work-in-Children's-cancer-services.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

This year we are looking to change and improve our planned care services throughout Northamptonshire through the Re-imagining Planned Care Programme.

2024-05-01T09:19:00Z 2024-05-01T12:03:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Re-imagining-Planned-Care-together.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton and Kettering General hospitals have celebrated the long service of colleagues who have worked for the NHS for a combined total of 5,570 years. Events at Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, celebrated colleagues marking 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of continuous service in the NHS.

2024-04-29T14:23:00Z 2024-04-29T16:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebrating-hospital-colleagues-who-have-devoted-their-lives-to-serving-the-NHS-and-their-local-communities.aspx Zoe Needham

Due to planned maintenance work to our online booking system, you may experience some issues booking an appointment online between 9 and 10 am on Wednesday 24 April.

2024-04-23T19:10:00Z 2024-04-23T19:09:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Wednesday-24-April-Maintenance-to-our-online-booking-system.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has become the first hospital in the UK to start to fit a new generation of leadless pacemakers.

2024-04-22T10:31:00Z 2024-04-22T10:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-generation-of-miniature-leadless-pacemakers-now-being-fitted-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A paediatric nurse from Northampton General Hospital has received a DAISY Award for the outstanding compassionate care and support he provided for a father with a sick baby son.

2024-04-16T10:16:00Z 2024-04-16T13:36:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-receive-awards-for-his-outstanding-compassionate-care.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A Maternity Roadshow is being hosted by Northampton General Hospital to help parents-to-be to prepare for their big day and subsequently care for their baby.

2024-04-09T12:06:00Z 2024-04-09T12:05:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Maternity-Roadshow-at-NGH-planned-for-April-20.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Alana Ricketts, who works as a Restaurant Food Service Assistant, was named as the winner of the award's Estates and Ancillary Individual category.

2024-04-04T14:13:00Z 2024-04-04T14:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-restaurant-worker-wins-her-category-in-national-2024-Unsung-Hero-Awards.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Bereavement 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.

2024-03-28T15:55:00Z 2024-03-28T15:54:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Maternity-Bereavement-Team-win-Special-Recognition-Award.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2024-03-22T14:24:00Z 2024-03-22T14:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-new-ROSE-Awards-let-you-say-thank-you.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

John 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.

2024-03-14T09:34:00Z 2024-03-14T09:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Trusts'-Chair-John-MacDonald-announces-retirement-plans-after-35-years'-NHS-service.aspx Zoe Needham

Colleagues 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.

2024-03-11T17:08:00Z 2024-03-12T10:40:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebrations-for-two-finalists-in-the-Unsung-Hero-Awards.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2024-03-07T17:45:00Z 2024-03-07T17:48:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Families-of-sick-and-premature-babies-get-new-overnight-stay-rooms-at-NGH-thanks-to-community-fundraising.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A 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.

2024-03-01T16:17:00Z 2024-04-05T16:47:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Automatic-Number-Plate-Recognition-ANPR-system-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The maternity bereavement team from Northampton General Hospital has been nominated for two awards by grateful families.

2024-02-29T09:48:00Z 2024-02-29T09:47:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Maternity-Bereavement-Team-shortlisted-for-awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Trailblazing schemes at both Northampton and Kettering general hospital support a new NHS plan to listen more carefully to the families of sick patients.

2024-02-28T09:39:00Z 2024-02-28T09:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/County-hospitals-are-helping-trailblaze-NHS-plans-to-listen-to-concerns-about-patients.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2024-02-21T12:13:00Z 2024-02-21T12:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Chief-Digital-Information-Officer-for-provider-collaborative.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Junior doctors' strikes to seriously impact NHS services in Northamptonshire

2024-02-21T10:57:00Z 2024-02-21T10:56:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Junior-doctors'-strikes-to-seriously-impact-NHS-services-in-Northamptonshire.aspx ODonnellSmithA

Specialists at Northampton General Hospital are using a 3D printer to create special masks to target skin cancers without the need for surgery.

2024-02-12T15:25:00Z 2024-02-12T15:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-uses-3D-printer-to-create-amazing-mask-to-help-treat-skin-cancers.aspx Zoe Needham

Measles 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.

2024-01-25T17:13:00Z 2024-01-25T17:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Measles-update-including-maternity-guidance.aspx Zoe Needham

Please 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.

2024-01-25T14:21:00Z 2024-01-26T09:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/System-Wide-Critical-Incident-Declared.aspx Zoe Needham

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Team at Northampton General Hospital has been expanded to deliver more post-pandemic support for patients.

2024-01-24T12:52:00Z 2024-01-24T12:51:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cardiac-rehabilitation-at-NGH-expanded-to-support-more-patients.aspx ODonnellSmithA

The 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.

2024-01-19T16:12:00Z 2024-01-19T16:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Less-than-two-weeks-left-for-eligible-Northamptonshire-residents-to-get-COVID-19-vaccinations.aspx Zoe Needham

Volunteers 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.

2024-01-18T17:18:00Z 2024-01-18T17:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Shaping-the-future-of-young-people's-care-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A consultant and an operating department practitioner at Northampton General Hospital are introducing hypnotherapy support for some patients.

2024-01-16T14:54:00Z 2024-01-16T14:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-launches-hypnotherapy-support-for-some-patients.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2024-01-03T10:27:00Z 2024-01-03T10:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-surgeon-gets-MBE-for-amazing-work-in-Africa.aspx Zoe Needham

Nurses from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the outstanding compassionate care and support they have provided.

2023-12-29T14:57:00Z 2023-12-29T14:56:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurses-receive-awards-for-outstanding-compassionate-care.aspx Zoe Needham

In 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.

2023-12-19T14:24:00Z 2023-12-19T14:43:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Waiting-list-text-communication.aspx Zoe Needham

Strike 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.

2023-12-18T17:14:00Z 2023-12-18T17:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Junior-doctors'-strikes-to-seriously-impact-NHS-services-in-Northamptonshire.aspx Zoe Needham

A professor of anaesthesia and airway management from Northampton General Hospital has helped produce award-winning guidance to make operations safer for patients.

2023-12-18T12:41:00Z 2023-12-18T12:41:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-professor-celebrates-overwhelming-success-of-national-safety-guidance-he-helped-produce.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has opened its fourth Community Maternity Hub creating a network of hubs covering the whole town.

2023-11-30T11:42:00Z 2023-11-30T11:41:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/360000-new-Community-Midwifery-Hub-demonstrates-new-way-parents-to-be-are-being-supported-post-Covid.aspx Zoe Needham

A team supporting cancer patients at Northampton General has won a national award for the way it delivers its service.

2023-11-15T10:10:00Z 2023-11-15T10:09:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-cancer-teams-wins-national-award-for-its-support-for-patients.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-11-13T17:21:00Z 2023-11-13T17:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-wins-top-national-award-for-campaign-to-prevent-unnecessary-waste.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-11-13T12:17:00Z 2023-11-13T12:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Have-your-say-on-the-new-Kings-Heath-Community-Diagnostic-Centre.aspx Zoe Needham

Pregnant women in Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take up the free flu vaccine offer ahead of the winter months.

2023-11-08T11:08:00Z 2023-11-08T11:07:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Vaccination-gives-protection-for-pregnant-women-and-their-unborn-babies.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-11-02T16:58:00Z 2023-11-02T17:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Emotional-goodbye-for-patient-who-spent-352-days-at-NGH.aspx Zoe Needham

Hundreds 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.

2023-10-31T17:17:00Z 2023-10-31T17:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-patients-to-be-offered-the-chance-to-travel-for-treatment.aspx Zoe Needham

University 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.

2023-10-30T12:07:00Z 2023-10-30T12:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Joint-CEO-to-lead-three-trusts-establishing-provider-collaboration.aspx Zoe Needham

Find out more about the progress of Northampton and Kettering general hospitals - direct from their leadership teams - by attending our virtual joint annual meeting.

2023-10-25T11:31:00Z 2023-10-30T09:04:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-and-KGH-to-hold-joint-annual-meeting-which-you-can-attend.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-10-17T11:39:00Z 2023-10-18T12:56:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Community-midwives-get-permanent-memorial-at-Northampton-Saints-for-work-during-pandemic.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has received the 'Interim Preceptorship Quality Mark' from NHS England for the way it supports newly registered nurses and nursing associates.

2023-10-16T12:25:00Z 2023-10-17T09:09:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Quality-award-for-the-way-NGH-supports-its-nurses-and-nursing-associates.aspx Zoe Needham

The 2023 Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 1 November at 10am via Video Conference

2023-10-12T16:58:00Z 2023-10-30T09:04:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Annual-General-Meeting-1-November-2023.aspx Zoe Needham

A major regional educational event on the use of surgical robots for things like bowel cancer is being organised by Northampton General Hospital this week.

2023-10-05T08:52:00Z 2023-10-05T08:52:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Live-robotic-surgery-A-two-day-major-teaching-and-training-event-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The breast-screening service at Northampton General Hospital has had a £517,000 upgrade to meet the needs of a growing local population.

2023-10-02T14:33:00Z 2023-10-02T14:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Please-take-up-your-breast-screening-appointments-at-our-improved-hospital-units.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

This 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.

2023-09-21T16:52:00Z 2023-09-21T16:51:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/People-in-Northamptonshire-are-encouraged-to-confirm-their-decision-to-save-lives-this-Organ-Donation-Week.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A 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.

2023-09-13T11:29:00Z 2023-09-13T11:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-staff-member-nominated-for-Pride-of-Britain-Award.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

Visiting 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.

2023-09-11T15:58:00Z 2023-09-11T22:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-times-extended-after-successful-ward-pilot.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Current and ex-service personnel are being invited to attend a celebration at Northampton General Hospital.

2023-09-07T16:25:00Z 2023-09-07T16:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebration-for-armed-forces'-community-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital is in the running for a national award for the innovative ways it supports cancer patients.

2023-08-30T09:35:00Z 2023-08-30T09:34:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-shortlisted-for-national-award-for-way-it-supports-cancer-patients.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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.

2023-08-25T14:36:00Z 2023-08-25T14:36:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Legacy-of-Alfred-Staden-lives-on-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Zoe Needham

We 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.

2023-08-24T16:07:00Z 2023-08-24T16:07:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Ear-Nose-and-Throat-ENT-and-Cardiology-virtual-listening-events.aspx Zoe Needham

Maria, nurse from Northampton General Hospital has been shortlisted for a prestigious national nursing award.

2023-08-24T09:23:00Z 2023-08-24T09:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-Maria-could-become-national-Overseas-Nurse-of-the-Year.aspx Zoe Needham

Five healthcare support workers (HCSWs) from Northampton General Hospital have received national awards for the way they demonstrate NHS values.

2023-08-23T15:32:00Z 2023-08-23T16:30:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-amazing-healthcare-support-workers-receive-national-awards.aspx Zoe Needham

The 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.

2023-08-23T12:28:00Z 2023-08-23T12:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Upcoming-Industrial-Action-will-have-a-serious-impact-on-local-NHS-services-August-24-26.aspx Zoe Needham

The amazing benefits to patient care of a state-of-the-art surgical robot were showcased at an awareness day at Northampton General Hospital.

2023-08-21T15:10:00Z 2023-08-21T15:09:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Patient-care-benefits-of-state-of-the-art-surgical-robot-demonstrated-at-awareness-day.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has achieved a national recognition award for the way it supports service and ex-service personnel.

2023-08-18T15:23:00Z 2023-08-18T15:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-gets-a-national-award-for-the-way-it-supports-the-armed-forces'-community.aspx Zoe Needham

Holly Slyne, Associate Director of Infection Prevention is a finalist for a prestigious Royal College of Nursing award for greener nursing.

2023-08-14T15:10:00Z 2023-08-14T15:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-nurse-up-for-prestigious-UK-accolade-for-transforming-awareness-of-PPE-waste.aspx Zoe Needham

The 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.

2023-08-10T09:29:00Z 2023-08-10T09:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Upcoming-Industrial-Action-will-have-a-serious-impact-on-local-NHS-services.aspx Zoe Needham

A state-of-the-art Surgical Robot has now performed 250 operations at Northampton General Hospital to help improve care for patients.

2023-07-25T10:45:00Z 2023-07-25T14:00:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Surgical-Robot-has-now-been-used-in-250-delicate-operations-to-improve-patient-care.aspx Zoe Needham

Three nurses from Northampton General Hospital received national awards from England's top nurse on 20 July 2023.

2023-07-24T11:02:00Z 2023-07-24T11:01:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-amazing-nurses-receive-national-awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Dame Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for England, visited Northampton General Hospital today to congratulate its nursing teams on achieving a fantastic international quality standard.

2023-07-20T16:21:00Z 2023-07-20T16:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-nurses-celebrate-being-first-UK-hospital-to-be-reaccredited-with-prestigious-international-nursing-quality-standard.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Jump 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!

2023-07-14T12:18:00Z 2023-07-14T12:17:00Z https://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.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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.

2023-07-10T09:51:00Z 2023-07-10T09:50:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Spotlight-on-the-life-saving-work-of-the-Critical-Care-Unit-at-NGH-on-its-first-anniversary.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A nurse from Northampton General Hospital met the Prime Minister on July 5 as part of the national NHS 75 celebrations.

2023-07-05T15:20:00Z 2023-07-05T15:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-meeting-PM-as-part-of-the-national-NHS-75-celebrations.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Today Northampton and Kettering general hospitals are looking back on 75 years of caring for our local communities and celebrating the vital role we play.

2023-07-05T15:18:00Z 2023-07-05T15:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-and-Kettering-general-hospitals-celebrate-NHS-75.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Plans 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.

2023-07-03T09:53:00Z 2023-07-05T08:39:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Community-Diagnostic-Centres-set-to-support-thousands-of-Northants-patients..aspx Zoe Needham

We are holding a Dementia Patient and Carer listening event on Thursday 29 June 2023.

2023-06-23T08:54:00Z 2023-06-23T09:02:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Dementia-Listening-Event.aspx Zoe Needham

Our 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.

2023-06-20T12:11:00Z 2023-06-20T12:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/County-stroke-team-nominated-for-top-award-for-supporting-patient-wellbeing.aspx Zoe Needham

Nurses 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.

2023-06-15T09:40:00Z 2023-06-15T09:39:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/American-family-that-founded-DAISY-Awards-visit-NGH.aspx Zoe Needham

An inspirational nurse has won a Hero Award from the University of Northampton for her work-life journey at Northampton General Hospital.

2023-06-13T14:40:00Z 2023-06-13T14:40:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Skin-Cancer-Specialist-Hayley-wins-hero-award-from-University-of-Northampton.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Nurses and a midwife from Northampton General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the outstanding compassionate and sensitive care they have provided for patients.

2023-06-08T09:13:00Z 2023-06-08T09:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurses-and-midwife-receive-awards-for-outstanding-compassionate-care.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-06-02T12:54:00Z 2023-06-02T16:37:00Z https://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.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

A 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.

2023-06-01T17:15:00Z 2023-06-01T17:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Fire-evacuation-practice-exercise-at-NGH-in-mock-baby-unit-on-Sunday.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General hospital has been awarded the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for International Nurses

2023-05-31T10:32:00Z 2023-05-31T10:56:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-win-award-for-pastoral-care-of-international-nurses-and-midwives.aspx Zoe Needham

As 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.

2023-05-26T16:11:00Z 2023-05-26T16:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Help-us-to-shape-cancer-care.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-05-26T10:11:00Z 2023-05-26T10:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-cardiac-team-to-provide-lifesaving-operations-in-Nigeria.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

OurSpace, 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.

2023-05-19T14:51:00Z 2023-05-19T14:51:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-dedicated-space-for-staff-wellbeing-opens-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Zoe Needham

People 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.

2023-05-18T08:53:00Z 2023-05-18T09:22:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Inspiring-photos-expressing-the-hope-felt-by-mental-health-patients-to-be-displayed-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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.

2023-05-10T08:47:00Z 2023-05-10T08:47:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Great-work-of-Northants-midwives-spotlighted-at-major-conference.aspx Zoe Needham

The 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.

2023-04-18T11:13:00Z 2023-04-18T11:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-chair-announced-for-Kettering-and-Northampton-general-hospitals.aspx System Administrator

The 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.

2023-04-06T13:15:00Z 2023-05-17T16:08:00Z https://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.aspx Kieran Jones

We 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.

2023-03-31T12:01:00Z 2023-03-31T12:01:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-interim-chair-appointments-across-the-University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-NHS-Group.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A 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.

2023-03-31T10:08:00Z 2023-03-31T10:07:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-new-way-for-patient-voices-to-be-heard-at-Northamptonshire's-hospitals.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-03-24T12:24:00Z 2023-03-24T12:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Sophie's-story-to-help-promote-organ-donation.aspx Miss Charmaine Bailey

Awards 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.

2023-03-17T11:58:00Z 2023-03-17T12:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-staff-volunteers-and-fundraisers-who-have-gone-the-extra-mile-receive-awards.aspx System Administrator

A 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.

2023-03-16T10:31:00Z 2023-05-17T16:08:00Z https://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.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The NHS is still here but please don't call 999 or attend Accident and Emergency unless you have an emergency

2023-03-10T15:33:00Z 2023-03-10T15:33:00Z https://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.aspx System Administrator

There 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.

2023-03-03T13:52:00Z 2023-05-17T16:08:00Z https://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.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2023-02-13T16:56:00Z 2023-02-13T16:55:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/247-food-for-staff-patients-and-visitors-is-a-great-example-to-NHS.aspx Zoe Needham

Three 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.

2023-02-10T11:52:00Z 2023-02-10T11:52:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-senior-nurses-receives-awards-for-outstanding-support-for-their-teams.aspx Zoe Needham

Both Northampton and Kettering General Hospitals are asking you to nominate members of staff, volunteers, or hospital teams, for our annual Excellence Awards.

2023-01-10T10:16:00Z 2023-01-10T10:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Your-chance-to-thank-hospital-staff-and-volunteers-who-cared-for-you.aspx Zoe Needham

Industrial 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.

2023-01-10T09:10:00Z 2023-01-10T09:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Important-update-regarding-the-Ambulance-Strikes-on-Wednesday-11-January-2023.aspx Zoe Needham

With 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.

2023-01-09T13:41:00Z 2023-01-09T14:04:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/With-immediate-effect-visiting-arrangements-on-our-adult-inpatient-wards-are-now-returning.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton 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.

2023-01-06T16:40:00Z 2023-01-06T16:42:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-emergency-department-temporary-building-will-improve-the-waiting-experience.aspx Zoe Needham

On 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.

2023-01-04T10:41:00Z 2023-01-04T10:40:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Temporary-road-and-car-park-closure-Friday-6-January-2023.aspx Zoe Needham

Visiting suspended and mask wearing reintroduced from Thursday 29 December at NGH and KGH as COVID and flu infections increase

2022-12-28T17:08:00Z 2022-12-30T14:57:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-suspended-and-mask-wearing-reintroduced-Thursday-29-December-2022.aspx System Administrator

The 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.

2022-12-27T13:24:00Z 2023-05-17T16:08:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Update-on-EMAS-Industrial-Action-28-December-2022.aspx Zoe Needham

Important update regarding the Ambulance Strikes on Wednesday 28th December 2022.

2022-12-22T16:15:00Z 2022-12-27T13:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Update-on-EMAS-industrial-action.aspx Zoe Needham

Work 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.

2022-12-22T13:30:00Z 2022-12-21T11:42:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-information-champions-do-well-in-national-awards.aspx Zoe Needham

The Infection Prevention and Control Team at Northampton General Hospital have won a national environmental award.

2022-12-22T11:15:00Z 2022-12-21T11:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-infection-control-team-win-national-environmental-award-for-reducing-waste.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2022-12-22T09:45:00Z 2022-12-21T11:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/County-stroke-patients'-initiative-wins-a-top-prize-at-a-national-event.aspx System Administrator

Important update regarding the Ambulance Strikes on Wednesday 21st December and Wednesday 28th December.

2022-12-20T10:57:00Z 2023-05-17T16:08:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Important-update-regarding-the-Ambulance-Strike.aspx Zoe Needham

What you need to know about Group A Streptococcus, Scarlet Fever and Invasive Group A Streptococcus

2022-12-06T12:16:00Z 2022-12-13T16:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/What-you-need-to-know-about-Group-A-Streptococcus-Scarlet-Fever-and-Invasive-Group-A-Streptococcus.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2022-11-17T16:02:00Z 2022-11-17T16:01:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-recruits-first-UK-patient-to-pioneering-Covid-prevention-research-trial.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A cancer service which offers emotional, practical and financial support to people living with cancer has won a national award.

2022-11-10T12:17:00Z 2022-11-10T12:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Service-for-local-cancer-patients-wins-top-award.aspx Kieran Jones

The 2022 Annual Member's Meeting of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust took place on Thursday 3 November at 10am via a Microsoft Meetup.

2022-11-09T10:20:00Z 2022-11-09T10:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Annual-General-Meeting-and-Members-Meeting-3-November-2022.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Kettering and Northampton general hospitals are having their first joint annual meeting since they became a University Hospital NHS Group last year.

2022-10-26T14:44:00Z 2022-10-26T14:44:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Kettering-and-Northampton-hospitals-have-their-first-joint-annual-meeting.aspx Kieran Jones

Northampton 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.

2022-10-25T14:12:00Z 2022-10-25T14:40:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-highly-commended-for-patient-safety-work.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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).

2022-10-21T09:08:00Z 2022-10-25T14:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Boost-for-research-will-benefit-patients-and-staff-at-Kettering-and-Northampton-general-hospitals.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

NGH catering team won an award for the healthy food offering at the main 24-hour hospital staff and patient restaurant, Eat Street.

2022-10-19T13:02:00Z 2022-10-19T13:02:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH's-main-staff-and-patient-restaurant-wins-award-for-healthy-food.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A 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.

2022-09-23T14:46:00Z 2022-09-23T14:45:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Stroke-patients'-initiative-from-NGH-shortlisted-for-top-national-award.aspx Kieran Jones

Patients, 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.

2022-09-08T11:33:00Z 2022-09-08T11:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Face-coverings-our-mask-wearing-guidance-has-changed-as-of-Wednesday-7-September-2022.aspx Zoe Needham

A 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.

2022-09-02T11:39:00Z 2022-09-02T11:39:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-team-shortlisted-for-top-cancer-award-for-innovative-support-for-prostate-patients.aspx System Administrator

Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital have opened their new breast pain clinic for patients in Northamptonshire.

2022-08-30T17:13:00Z 2022-10-25T14:42:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Breast-Pain-Clinic.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Clinical 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.

2022-08-24T11:05:00Z 2022-08-24T11:05:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospital-teams-shortlisted-for-top-HSJ-Award.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

More 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.

2022-08-18T13:43:00Z 2022-08-18T13:43:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/We-provide-specialist-support-for-most-vulnerable-Covid-patients.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A 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.

2022-08-16T16:24:00Z 2022-08-16T16:24:00Z https://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.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Staff at Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have been silently scooting into work on e-bikes as part of a green initiative.

2022-08-12T15:49:00Z 2022-08-12T15:48:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Silently-scooting-to-work-on-an-e-bike-is-good-for-you.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

From 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.

2022-07-12T09:48:00Z 2022-07-12T09:57:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Mask-wearing-reintroduced-at-KGH-and-NGH-as-Covid-19-infections-increase.aspx Zoe Needham

We 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.

2022-07-01T08:48:00Z 2022-07-01T08:48:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hotel-Services-Recruitment-Day.aspx Zoe Needham

We are celebrating some of our efforts towards a sustainable future as a hospital Group.

2022-06-29T13:02:00Z 2022-06-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospital-Group-works-towards-a-sustainable-future.aspx Joseph Ahenkorah

Patients, 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.

2022-06-13T17:11:00Z 2022-07-25T10:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Updated-guidance-on-masks-and-face-coverings.aspx System Administrator

Northamptonshire Health Charity News: Helping create meaningful memories for Northamptonshire NHS & health and social care staff and their families

2022-06-07T14:17:00Z 2022-06-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Charity-creates-thankufest-the-first-ever-events-programme-designed-to-honour-our-health-social-care-heroes.aspx Kieran Jones

Staff 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.

2022-06-01T16:58:00Z 2022-06-01T17:07:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Patients-and-staff-at-NGH-and-KGH-get-into-the-Jubilee-spirit.aspx Kieran Jones

We 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.

2022-05-30T14:58:00Z 2022-05-30T14:58:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Relaxing-of-visiting-restrictions-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The breast screening teams at Kettering and Northampton general hospitals have succeeded in catching-up on appointment backlogs created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022-05-25T09:11:00Z 2022-05-25T09:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Breast-screening-in-Northants-is-up-to-date-thanks-to-extra-work-done-by-hospital-teams.aspx Zoe Needham

Two 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.

2022-04-29T09:37:00Z 2022-04-29T09:37:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-midwives-meet-Royalty-during-official-opening-of-new-Royal-College-HQ.aspx Zoe Needham

Visiting 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.

2022-04-07T14:50:00Z 2022-04-07T14:50:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-update-07.04.2022.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Senior 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.

2022-03-31T16:34:00Z 2022-03-31T16:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Temporary-suspension-of-our-Home-Birth-Service.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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.

2022-03-30T11:58:00Z 2022-03-30T11:57:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Have-your-say-on-the-future-of-our-hospital-services.aspx Zoe Needham

An innovative solution to keep a check on controlled drug stocks has been developed by pharmacists at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

2022-03-17T17:38:00Z 2022-03-17T17:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Ground-breaking-drugs-measuring-tool-supported-by-innovative-new-University-Hospitals-Group.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

University 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.

2022-03-14T08:59:00Z 2022-03-14T08:59:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-patients-and-staff-will-benefit-from-research-funding-boost.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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.

2022-03-07T11:11:00Z 2022-03-07T15:26:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/KGH-and-NGH-to-take-part-in-the-NHS-Rainbow-Badge-Initiative.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

A 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.

2022-03-03T16:29:00Z 2022-03-03T16:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Surgical-Robot-will-support-plans-to-improve-patient-care-across-Northants.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital have introduced a new way for patients to refer themselves into maternity care when they become pregnant.

2022-02-28T06:00:00Z 2022-02-25T16:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-way-to-self-refer-for-midwifery-care-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Health Minister Edward Argar visited Kettering and Northampton general hospitals on February 17 to look at the challenges we face in our current hospital estate.

2022-02-23T13:24:00Z 2022-02-23T13:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Health-Minister-visits-KGH-and-NGH.aspx Zoe Needham

Visiting restrictions eased at Northampton and Kettering General Hospital

2022-02-18T15:45:00Z 2022-02-18T15:44:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-restrictions-eased-at-Northampton-and-Kettering-General-Hospital.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2022-02-15T10:58:00Z 2022-02-16T16:07:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Tiny-pill-camera-to-help-diagnose-cancer-and-may-help-reduce-waits-at-NGH.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

The 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.

2022-02-10T16:37:00Z 2022-02-10T16:37:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Army-support-at-KGH-and-NGH-was-fantastic.aspx System Administrator

Health, 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.

2022-01-07T15:41:00Z 2022-06-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-message-for-our-Community.aspx Zoe Needham

We will be suspending visiting at the hospital from today, Friday 31 December.

2021-12-31T11:05:00Z 2021-12-31T14:40:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Visiting-restrictions-from-31-December-2021.aspx Zoe Needham

We 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!

2021-12-23T13:43:00Z 2021-12-23T16:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-Group's-exciting-partnership-work-with-the-University-of-Leicester-a-year-on.aspx Zoe Needham

From 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.

2021-12-10T16:28:00Z 2021-12-21T11:56:00Z https://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.aspx Zoe Needham

A great new resource to support the needs of people diagnosed with cancer has been produced by the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

2021-12-08T11:13:00Z 2021-12-08T11:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Major-online-support-hub-launched-to-help-Northants-cancer-patients.aspx Zoe Needham

Specialists 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.

2021-12-07T17:54:00Z 2021-12-07T18:05:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-launches-a-new-treatment-for-early-skin-cancers.aspx Zoe Needham

The 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.

2021-11-26T14:10:00Z 2021-11-30T10:52:00Z https://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.aspx Zoe Needham

Four midwives from Northampton General Hospital have scooped national awards, recognising their contribution to maternity services.

2021-10-29T15:15:00Z 2021-10-29T15:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-midwives-win-big-at-national-awards.aspx Zoe Needham

Patients, families and carers are invited to can nominate staff and volunteers for an Excellence Award.

2021-10-28T13:31:00Z 2021-10-28T13:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospitals'-excellence-awards-–-your-chance-to-nominate-individuals-and-teams-for-their-great-work.aspx Zoe Needham

Join us on Wednesday 3rd November 2021, 13.00, for our virtual Annual General Meeting.

2021-10-01T10:40:00Z 2021-11-02T12:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-at-our-2021-virtual-AGM.aspx Zoe Needham

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal officially opened Northampton General Hospital's new Paediatric Emergency Department today (Tuesday, September 14, 2021).

2021-09-14T13:12:00Z 2021-09-14T13:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/HRH-The-Princess-Royal-officially-opens-Northampton-General-Hospital's-new-Paediatric-Emergency-Department.aspx Zoe Needham

That'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.

2021-07-21T15:59:00Z 2021-07-21T15:58:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Stay-away-from-AE-departments-unless-you-are-seriously-ill.aspx Kieran Jones

We 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.

2021-07-16T16:20:00Z 2021-07-19T14:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/University-Hospitals-of-Northamptonshire-ask-public-to-continue-to-follow-hands-face-space-in-hospitals.aspx Zoe Needham

From 14th July Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals are changing the way we deliver emergency Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care for our patients.

2021-07-14T09:00:00Z 2021-07-15T17:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Changes-to-Kettering-and-Northampton-General-Hospitals-emergency-Ear-Nose-and-Throat-service.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2021-07-07T11:18:00Z 2021-07-07T11:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-entrance-opens-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Zoe Needham

Visiting restrictions are being partially lifted at the hospital.

2021-04-30T15:24:00Z 2021-04-30T15:39:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Hospital-visiting-restrictions-partly-lifted-in-Northamptonshire.aspx System Administrator

From 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.

2021-04-14T08:37:00Z 2021-07-15T17:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Maternity-visiting-update.aspx Zoe Needham

Expectant 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:

2021-04-09T10:35:00Z 2021-05-07T17:53:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Support-people-can-now-attend-key-maternity-appointments-thanks-to-new-testing-scheme-at-NGH.aspx Zoe Needham

New Hospital Chief Executive announced at Northampton General Hospital

2021-03-31T10:01:00Z 2021-03-31T11:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Hospital-Chief-Executive-for-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton General Hospital has been Highly Commended for the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 40th HSJ Awards.

2021-03-29T15:48:00Z 2021-03-29T15:48:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-Highly-Commended-at-40th-Health-Service-Journal-Awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2021-03-24T13:56:00Z 2021-03-24T13:56:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-named-Health-and-Wellbeing-Employer-of-the-Year-at-national-awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2021-03-23T14:36:00Z 2021-03-23T15:34:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Major-developments-opening-in-2021-at-Northampton-General-Hospital-to-improve-patient-care.aspx Zoe Needham

From 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.

2021-02-25T14:11:00Z 2024-01-10T14:59:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Reintroduction-of-car-parking-charges.aspx Zoe Needham

Patients with cancer at Northampton General Hospital are being seen within the NHS target time thanks to service changes and improvements.

2021-02-24T14:19:00Z 2021-02-24T14:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-achieves-NHS-cancer-wait-target.aspx System Administrator

Patients 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.

2021-02-12T17:57:00Z 2021-02-15T18:01:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/RECOVERY-trial-shows-tocilizumab-reduces-deaths-in-patients-hospitalised-with-COVID-19.aspx Zoe Needham

South Entrance closure for pedestrians- From Tuesday 12th January

2021-01-07T13:28:00Z 2021-01-07T13:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/South-Entrance-closure-for-pedestrians-From-Tuesday-12th-January.aspx Zoe Needham

Protect yourself and your family members from fraud and criminal activity relating to the COVID vaccine

2020-12-30T10:57:00Z 2020-12-30T10:57:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/COVID-vaccine-scams.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital have announced three senior appointments.

2020-12-22T09:07:00Z 2020-12-22T09:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-and-Kettering-General-Hospital-make-senior-leadership-appointments.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton 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.

2020-12-11T14:09:00Z 2020-12-11T14:08:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-receives-15.9m-to-build-a-new-critical-care-facility.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital today (Tuesday December 8, 2020) became one of the first hospitals in the world to start giving out the Covid-19 vaccine.

2020-12-08T14:20:00Z 2020-12-08T14:50:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-joins-turning-point-In-battle-against-Covid-19-with-first-vaccinations.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has been unveiled as one of the first COVID vaccination hubs as the NHS begins the biggest immunisation programme in history.

2020-12-07T09:14:00Z 2020-12-07T09:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-one-of-the-first-to-start-biggest-ever-NHS-vaccination-programme.aspx Zoe Needham

Northamptonshire placed in Tier 2 of COVID-19 alert system

2020-11-26T13:59:00Z 2020-11-26T15:19:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-placed-in-Tier-2-of-COVID-19-alert-system.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has been shortlisted for the Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2020 HSJ Awards, recognising their outstanding contribution to healthcare.

2020-11-25T17:19:00Z 2020-11-25T17:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-Shortlisted-for-the-2020-HSJ-Awards.aspx Miss. Lydia Stott

Northampton 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.

2020-11-13T11:59:00Z 2020-11-13T11:59:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Launch-of-new-midwifery-continuity-teams-at-NGH.aspx Zoe Needham

Are you pregnant? Protect yourself and your unborn baby from flu complications

2020-11-13T09:05:00Z 2020-11-13T09:05:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Are-you-pregnant-Protect-yourself-and-your-unborn-baby-from-flu-complications.aspx Zoe Needham

Northampton General Hospital has rebranded its 'Hospital Street' corridor to 'Remembrance Street' for Remembrance Day.

2020-11-11T09:06:00Z 2020-11-11T09:06:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-remembers-the-Armed-Forces-with-Remembrance-Street.aspx System Administrator

We would like to invite you to join us on Thursday 26th November, 13.00, for our virtual Annual General Meeting.

2020-11-09T16:30:00Z 2022-06-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-at-our-virtual-AGM.aspx Zoe Needham

Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals invite local people to help shape how they care for you

2020-11-06T13:50:00Z 2020-11-06T13:50:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Kettering-and-Northampton-General-Hospitals-invite-local-people-to-help-shape-how-they-care-for-you.aspx System Administrator

Emma 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.

2020-10-09T23:14:00Z 2020-11-09T16:30:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Head-of-Volunteer-services-at-Northampton-General-recognised-in-Queens-Birthday-Honours.aspx

Northampton 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.

2020-09-24T11:33:00Z 2020-10-29T13:23:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-main-entrance-building-works-underway.aspx

During 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.

2020-09-07T16:06:00Z 2020-10-29T13:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-families-urged-to-talk-about-organ-donation.aspx

Patients wanting to book blood taking appointments can now use an online booking process to manage their appointments.

2020-09-03T14:37:00Z 2020-10-29T13:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Blood-taking-unit-introduces-online-booking-system.aspx

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Best Possible Care Awards

2020-08-29T12:48:00Z 2020-10-29T13:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Help-us-to-celebrate-staff-and-volunteers-at-NGH.aspx

NGH to receive £2.9m to upgrade A&E facilities by 2021.

2020-08-11T12:45:00Z 2020-10-29T13:26:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-receives-2.9m-to-upgrade-AE-facilities.aspx

Teams at Northampton General Hospital have played a key role in a major breakthrough for the treatment of COVID.

2020-06-29T15:10:00Z 2020-10-29T13:30:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-staff-and-patients-contribute-to-major-COVID-breakthrough.aspx

Gordon Anderson, a patient who had COVID-19 at Northampton General Hospital, has returned home to his family after 86 days in hospital.

2020-06-20T13:45:00Z 2020-10-29T13:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Gordon-is-reunited-with-his-family-after-86-days.aspx

Visitors and people attending outpatients' appointments at NGH must wear a face mask or face covering at all times from 15 June 2020.

2020-06-13T16:54:00Z 2020-10-29T13:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Face-masks-and-coverings.aspx

Dr 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.

2020-06-11T14:54:00Z 2020-10-29T13:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-special-thank-you-to-children-and-families-supporting-NGH-staff.aspx

Grab your favourite colouring pens and pencils and join in!

2020-06-04T17:00:00Z 2020-10-29T13:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Free-colouring-sheets-for-a-rainy-day.aspx

From 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.

2020-05-22T17:57:00Z 2020-10-29T13:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-to-offer-three-community-maternity-hubs.aspx

The 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.

2020-05-20T09:33:00Z 2020-10-29T13:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-reinstates-home-birth-service.aspx zengenti

Northampton General Hospital have started using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology to plan the care of COVID-19 patients.

2020-05-19T12:36:00Z 2020-11-03T12:34:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-first-in-robotic-automation-for-Northampton-General.aspx

A 71 year old grandmother of six has inspired family fundraising in honour of the hospital that saved her life after she contracted COVID-19.

2020-05-12T16:49:00Z 2020-10-29T13:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Christine's-COVID-recovery-sparks-pogo-athon-fundraising.aspx

The Deputy Director of Midwifery at Northampton General Hospital has won a national midwifery award, for her work to transform midwifery services.

2020-05-05T18:59:00Z 2020-10-29T13:22:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/National-award-for-Head-of-Midwifery-at-Northampton-General.aspx

Doctors 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.

2020-04-29T15:56:00Z 2020-10-29T13:34:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Public-urged-to-get-to-know-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-Type1-diabetes.aspx

Northampton General launches rapid testing to identify patients with COVID-19 in under four hours.

2020-04-28T09:24:00Z 2020-10-29T13:34:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Rapid-coronavirus-testing-underway-at-Northampton-General.aspx

Northampton General Hospital have taken delivery of new Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices to be used in the fight against COVID-19.

2020-04-22T09:46:00Z 2020-10-29T13:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-takes-first-delivery-of-new-breathing-aids.aspx

A chief executive has been appointed for the Group Management Model for Kettering and Northampton general hospitals.

2020-04-16T14:02:00Z 2020-10-29T13:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Group-management-model-announcement.aspx

During 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.

2020-04-13T12:57:00Z 2020-10-29T13:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Guidance-on-child-health-during-coronavirus-COVID-19.aspx

GP Practices and Pharmacies in the Midlands will be open during the Easter holiday period, NHS England and NHS Improvement Midlands has confirmed today.

2020-04-10T10:29:00Z 2020-10-29T13:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/GP-Practices-and-Pharmacy-opening-times-co.aspx

INorthampton General Hospital has introduced staff testing for covid-19.

2020-03-30T16:29:00Z 2020-10-29T13:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Covid-19-testing-for-NHS-staff.aspx

Celebrations are underway at Northampton General Hospital, as six staff members are winners at the annual Northamptonshire Health and Care Partnership Apprenticeship Awards.

2020-02-14T14:26:00Z 2020-10-29T13:18:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Half-a-dozen-winners-for-NGH-in-Apprentice-Awards.aspx

Radiotherapy 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.

2020-02-07T10:37:00Z 2020-10-29T13:36:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/UK-first-for-patients-with-head-and-neck-cancer-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx

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.

2020-01-16T16:25:00Z 2020-10-29T13:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Who-do-you-leave-behind-if-you-leave-it-too-late.aspx

Kettering 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.

2020-01-16T16:25:00Z 2020-10-29T13:22:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Move-to-group-model-announced-by-NGH-and-KGH.aspx

New 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.

2020-01-02T13:59:00Z 2020-10-29T13:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-Year-joy-as-16-babies-are-welcomed-into-the-New-Year-at-Northampton-General.aspx

The 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.

2019-12-24T12:31:00Z 2020-10-29T13:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Festive-fundraising-for-Gosset-ward.aspx

The 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.

2019-12-24T12:15:00Z 2020-10-29T13:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cast-of-Pippi-Longstocking-visit-NGH.aspx

On 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.

2019-12-24T11:42:00Z 2020-10-29T13:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cobblers-strike-up-Christmas-cheer-at-NGH.aspx

Volunteers 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.

2019-12-13T09:25:00Z 2020-10-29T13:37:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Volunteer's-vocal-talents-spread-Christmas-cheer-at-Northampton-Hospital.aspx

The Northamptonshire Health Charity and Northampton General Hospital are remembering and honouring loved ones during the festive season with their tree of light.

2019-12-09T16:23:00Z 2020-10-29T13:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-Charity-Lights-Up-a-Life-at-Northampton-General.aspx

On 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.

2019-12-06T15:14:00Z 2020-10-29T13:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-Saints-spread-Christmas-cheer-at-NGH.aspx

Staff wellbeing has been recognised at NGH as being one of the best offerings by NHS England and NHS Improvement and the Burdett Trust.

2019-11-18T16:31:00Z 2020-10-29T13:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Health-and-Wellbeing-Shortlisted-for-National-Award.aspx

Come and join us at the Light Up A Life Celebration Event from Northamptonshire Health Charity

2019-11-15T11:14:00Z 2020-10-29T13:21:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Light-up-a-Life-Celebration-Event.aspx

Congratulations to Samukeliso Tennyson, a midwife at Northampton General Hospital, who has been shortlisted for an International Midwifery Award.

2019-11-11T16:32:00Z 2020-10-29T13:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Samukeliso-shortlisted-for-International-Midwifery-Award.aspx

Two 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.

2019-11-11T11:31:00Z 2020-10-29T13:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Familiar-faces-for-families-in-Northampton.aspx

Northamptonshire Health Charity is once again supporting Northampton General Hospital with their annual Christmas Gift appeal.

2019-11-01T15:33:00Z 2020-10-29T13:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Can-you-give-a-gift-to-a-patient-this-Christmas.aspx

Patients 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.

2019-10-29T08:36:00Z 2020-10-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Providing-a-boost-of-support-for-patients-with-breast-cancer.aspx

Frontline 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.

2019-10-24T10:30:00Z 2020-10-29T13:14:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/CQC-calls-for-improvements-but-praises-quality-of-care.aspx

Northampton 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.

2019-10-21T11:10:00Z 2020-10-29T13:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-maintains-reduction-in-perinatal-deaths-for-fifth-consecutive-year.aspx

We 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.

2019-10-15T10:34:00Z 2020-10-29T13:30:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-urging-patients-to-use-other-NHS-services.aspx

Meet our 2019 Best Possible Care Award winners!

2019-10-14T12:03:00Z 2020-10-29T13:22:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Meet-our-Best-Possible-Care-Award-Winners.aspx

NGH wins national Health Technology Award!

2019-10-14T09:45:00Z 2020-10-29T13:28:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-wins-national-Health-Technology-Award.aspx

The front of the maternity unit at Northampton General Hospital will be turning pink and blue in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019.

2019-10-10T11:23:00Z 2020-10-29T13:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-supports-Baby-Loss-Awareness-Week.aspx

Staff 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.

2019-10-09T12:58:00Z 2020-10-29T13:30:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital's-oldest-volunteer-celebrates-her-90th-birthday.aspx

The 2019 Best Possible Care award winners were crowned on Friday 27th September in a celebration fit for the superheroes of Northampton General Hospital.

2019-09-30T16:43:00Z 2020-10-29T13:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-superhero-celebration-for-2019-award-winners.aspx

Thanks 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.

2019-09-18T16:55:00Z 2020-10-29T13:32:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northamptonshire-organisations-come-together-to-inspire-the-next-generation-of-readers.aspx

Northampton 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.

2019-09-18T08:43:00Z 2020-10-29T13:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-marks-first-ever-World-Patient-Safety-Day.aspx

Thanks 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.

2019-09-16T15:14:00Z 2020-10-29T13:16:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Generosity-helps-Gosset-ward-to-refurbish-expressing-room.aspx

Northampton 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.

2019-09-13T14:41:00Z 2020-10-29T13:31:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-is-'Up-for-the-Cup'-with-ambitious-recycling-project.aspx

The 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.

2019-09-06T10:31:00Z 2020-10-29T13:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NHS-warning-to-parents-as-'asthma-season'-hits.aspx

Northampton General Hospital are supporting Organ Donation Week 2019.

2019-09-02T14:20:00Z 2020-10-29T13:37:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Were-supporting-Organ-Donation-Week.aspx

Congratulations to the NGH finance team who have been awarded with the Future Focused Finance Towards Excellence Accreditation at level one.

2019-08-28T14:09:00Z 2020-10-29T13:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-finance-team-are-future-focussed.aspx

As 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.

2019-08-19T14:40:00Z 2020-10-29T13:23:00Z https://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.aspx

A former Northampton General Hospital nurse, Jackie Phillips, has become a posthumous winner of a Cavell Star Award.

2019-08-08T15:33:00Z 2020-10-29T13:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Cavell-award-in-memory-of-star-nurse-Jackie.aspx

Northampton 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.

2019-08-07T16:37:00Z 2020-10-29T13:10:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/A-wellbeing-welcome-for-junior-doctors-at-NGH.aspx

The 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.

2019-07-31T14:47:00Z 2020-10-29T13:13:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Chief-People-Officer-appointed-for-NGH-and-KGH.aspx

Celebrations 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.

2019-07-24T17:05:00Z 2020-10-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Our-nursing-associates-first-in-the-country-to-receive-prestigious-Cavell-Star-Award.aspx

We're delighted to announce our Best Possible Care shortlisted nominees for 2019!

2019-07-24T15:12:00Z 2020-10-29T13:11:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Best-Possible-Care-Awards-Shortlist-Announced.aspx

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.

2019-07-24T12:33:00Z 2020-10-29T13:26:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-recognised-for-having-the-'Meds-Factor'.aspx

Northampton General Hospital's DAISY award honourees have been celebrating their successes with an afternoon tea event.

2019-07-03T16:55:00Z 2020-10-29T13:15:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/DAISY-honourees-celebrated.aspx

Information on Nurses gain national recognition for their work at Northampton General Hospital

2019-06-28T10:52:00Z 2020-10-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Nurses-gain-national-recognition-for-their-work-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx

Information on Join us and celebrate Team NGH

2019-06-26T09:39:00Z 2020-10-29T13:20:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-and-celebrate-Team-NGH.aspx

Information on Teamwork praised at Northampton General Hospital in CQC inpatient survey

2019-06-25T16:27:00Z 2020-10-29T13:36:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Teamwork-praised-at-Northampton-General-Hospital-.aspx

Information on Have you recently undergone cancer treatment?

2019-06-25T09:41:00Z 2020-10-29T13:19:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Have-you-recently-undergone-cancer-treatment.aspx

Information on Tell us about your experiences of surgical procedures

2019-06-24T15:02:00Z 2020-10-29T13:38:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Your-experiences-of-surgical-procedures-at-Northampton-General-Hospital.aspx

Information on Celebrating biomedical science day at NGH

2019-06-21T14:38:00Z 2020-10-29T13:12:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Celebrating-biomedical-science-day-at-NGH.aspx System Administrator

Information on Join us at our Annual General Meeting- Friday 5 July

2019-06-19T17:17:00Z 2020-11-25T17:17:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Join-us-at-our-Annual-General-Meeting-Friday-5-July.aspx

Information on Summer 2019 Insight Magazine- Now available!

2019-06-19T10:58:00Z 2020-10-29T13:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Summer-2019-Insight-Magazine-Now-available.aspx

Information on NGH makes Nursing Times Workforce Awards finals in two categories

2019-05-22T17:39:00Z 2020-10-29T13:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-makes-Nursing-Times-Workforce-Awards-finals-in-two-categories.aspx

Information on NGH Shortlisted for National Patient Safety Award

2019-05-22T15:42:00Z 2020-10-29T13:27:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-Shortlisted-for-National-Patient-Safety-Award.aspx

Information on NGH keeps it green

2019-05-21T14:06:00Z 2020-10-29T13:25:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-keeps-it-green.aspx

Information on Northampton General Hospital joins wave of Veteran Aware hospitals improving care for the armed forces community

2019-05-16T15:57:00Z 2020-10-29T13:29:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Northampton-General-Hospital-joins-wave-of-Veteran-Aware-hospitals-improving-care-for-the-armed-forces-community.aspx

Information on Your chance to reward NGH staff that have gone over and above to deliver the best possible care

2019-05-16T15:52:00Z 2020-10-29T13:38:00Z https://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.aspx

Information on Local hospitals sign up to support victims and witnesses of crime

2019-03-29T10:02:00Z 2020-10-29T13:21:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Local-hospitals-sign-up-to-support-victims-and-witnesses-of-crime.aspx

Information on We are baby friendly!

2019-03-11T11:13:00Z 2020-10-29T13:37:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/We-are-baby-friendly.aspx

Information on NGH celebrates Northamptonshire's first qualified nursing associates

2019-02-08T14:08:00Z 2020-10-29T13:24:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-celebrates-Northamptonshires-first-qualified-nursing-associates.aspx

Information on NGH maternity care rated highly by the Care Quality Commission

2019-01-29T16:43:00Z 2020-10-29T13:26:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-maternity-care-rated-highly-by-the-Care-Quality-Commission.aspx

Information on Skill and dedication of NHS staff praised as health service productivity outstrips the rest of the economy

2019-01-14T13:47:00Z 2020-10-29T13:35:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Skill-and-dedication-of-NHS-staff-praised-as-health-service-productivity-outstrips-the-rest-of-the-economy.aspx System Administrator

Stroke patients in Northamptonshire are receiving the best care in the UK

2019-01-14T10:04:00Z 2022-06-29T13:33:00Z https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Top-marks-for-Northamptonshires-stroke-services.aspx