2017 News

Description: NHS Improvement has confirmed that Paul Farenden's current term of office as Chair of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust has been extended to 31 October 2018.
Posted on: 27/12/2017

Description: A unique post-graduate course offering unprecedented access to clinical quality improvement processes and facilities has been launched jointly by Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and the University of Northampton. The course, an MSc in Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom to be taught within a hospital rather than a university and will incorporate hospital-based study including NGH's acclaimed simulation centre where everyday scenarios can be recreated for training purposes.
Posted on: 04/12/2017

Description: Patients receiving treatment within our Oncology Department are set to benefit from a generous donation of £795 from the Rushden and District Photographic Society.
Posted on: 30/11/2017

Description: Half of Paddington children's ward at Northampton General Hospital has been given a makeover to produce a safer, more modern and efficient environment for patients, parents, carers and staff.
Posted on: 17/11/2017

Description: An inclusive and supportive staff culture, confidence in leadership at all levels and a clear focus on patient safety have resulted in an improved inspection rating for Northampton General Hospital.
Posted on: 08/11/2017

Description: Northampton General Hospital's recently relocated children's outpatients' area has received a generous donation from local family entertainment centre Riverside Hub, based on Riverside Park, for the decoration and supply of toys for the newly acquired area. Children's outpatients' has recently moved to area K within the hospital and was officially re-opened in May 2017.
Posted on: 06/11/2017

Description: The quarterly DAISY award's for registered nurses have three new honourees. Registered nurses Julia Cornea of Rowan Ward, Fiona Fulthorpe of Creaton Ward and Lucy Mann of the Emergency Department were recognised for going above and beyond and delivering best possible care to their patients.
Posted on: 02/11/2017

Description: Update on the 60-bed assessment unit, detailing essential road closures and diversions in November/December 2017
Posted on: 25/10/2017

Description: At Northampton General Hospital we're celebrating World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, to help promote discussion about mental health and combat stigma.
Posted on: 09/10/2017