Latest news from around Kettering General Hospital
Volunteer appeal for our hospitals – Could you make a difference?
The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) are seeking volunteers to join their friendly team and help make a difference to patients, visitors and colleagues at Northampton and Kettering Gener...
From heart attack to volunteering – how one patient said thank you
Paul Jackson, 73, from Northampton, was inspired to become a volunteer at Northampton General Hospital after having a heart attack in October 2023. He has now been a hospital volunteer for two years ...
UHN Memory Tree unveiled at KGH
The first of our UHN Memory Trees has been unveiled today (5 August 2026) in the Atrium at Kettering General Hospital. Plans are being made for a similar tree to be installed at Northampton General Ho...
Don't ignore heart attack symptoms
A Northampton woman, who suffered a heart attack on Monday (August 10), is urging others not to ignore symptoms after initially dismissing warning signs which were 'nothing like she's seen on TV'. ...
Update on a future elective surgical hub and diagnostic centre in Wellingborough
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire are exploring opportunities to expand access to planned care and diagnostic services for patients across Northamptonshire. ...
Three generations of best friends and one extraordinary journey to parenthood
A lifelong friendship and compassionate maternity care at Kettering General Hospital have helped create a remarkable story spanning three generations. After ovarian cancer left Francesca unable to ca...
Two KGH staff nurses receive DAISY Awards for the way they cared for their patients
A children's and an intensive care unit nurse have received DAISY Awards for their patient-centred care. Skylark Ward Nurse Nancy Mlambo was nominated by Georgia, the mother of Joel, who was admitted...
Children and Young People’s Patient Experience Survey 2026
Across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, we believe providing high-quality hospital care for each person is fundamentally important. Therefore, we are excited to announce that in July 2026...