Kettering General Hospital

While Car Park D is closed:-

• The assisted parking bays on the road up to the Treatment Centre, Zone G, will be inaccessible
• Patients will still be able to be dropped off/collected outside the Treatment Centre and at the entrance/exit of Zone C by Pathology Traffic marshals will be on duty during the day to assist drivers
• Visitor parking spaces will not be reduced; however, some will be relocated to Car Park F
• Staff parking will be redirected to other locations on-site.

During this time, traffic diversions will be in place and a system of two-way traffic will be in operation, where previously this was one way traffic. The road up to Pathology and behind the stores will be managed by traffic wardens during normal working hours to assist drivers and help ease the flow of traffic for visitors, staff and delivery vehicles. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, and we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue with our efforts to improve Kettering General Hospital’s infrastructure. This work is a key step in our commitment to Building a Better KGH.

We are committed to transforming our site to provide outstanding facilities for both visitors and colleagues. The first step in this journey is the construction of a new Energy Centre, which will play a crucial role in helping the hospital achieve its goal of reaching net carbon zero by 2040.

Work on the new Energy Centre is set to began in early September 2024. These works will be located at the bottom of the hospital site and requires Car Park D to be closed while it is dug up to accommodate essential utility pipe relocation. Anticipated works will last for eight weeks.  As a result, we will be closing and moving some visitor and staff parking spaces to alternative car parks.

While these necessary changes and construction works may lead to increased traffic within the hospital grounds, we are working hard to minimise disruption and ensure that patient and visitor parking remains unaffected.

We appreciate your patience and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience these essential works may cause.  Thank you for your understanding.

Our outdoor buggy service supports less able patients to access all hospital car parks and entrances located around the site.  The service is free to use and is supported by a team of trained buggy drivers from our Volunteer Service. 

To arrange a pickup or the return journey please call: 07976 198127. The service operates Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm excluding bank holidays (subject to volunteer availability).

When calling please state the pickup location, your destination and number of passengers (max 2).

The service is unable to:-

• transport wheelchairs
• take passengers who are unable to step on to the buggy unaided 
• transport children under the age of 12

Our Meet and Greet service can provide wheelchair support to your appointment, we can arrange for a volunteer to meet you at your preferred hospital entrance and support you to your appointment.

To arrange support, please contact the Volunteer Services team on 01536 491599 to discuss further. 

The Meet and Greet service runs Monday – Friday 9.00am – 3.30pm excluding Bank Holidays (subject to volunteer availability).

Buses stop directly outside the Hospital:

For Stagecoach buses away from Kettering town centre

For Stagecoach buses towards Kettering town centre

For a specific bus time or journey call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables/.

Shire Community Services 

Covering the former borough of Wellingborough  and borders, no user restrictions.

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm 

Telephone:  01933 223636

Email: info@shireconnect.co.uk

Website:  https://shirecommunityservices.org.uk

Rushden (SERVE)

Northampton Volunteer Car Scheme

Volunteer Action Oundle

Voluntary Action South Leicestershire - Covering South Leicestershire including Market Harborough

Daventry Area Community Transport  

KGH has the following on-site facilities for patients, visitors and staff. 

Basement Brassiere

The Basement Brassiere is located on the lower ground floor of the Main Hospital Building. Accessed via the lift or stairs adjacent to the reception desk in the main entrance, please follow the directional signs for the Basement Brassiere.

It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, combining modern design,  It is a cosy  space to eat and relax.

Selling a selection of cold and hot drinks such as teas, coffees, and hot chocolate alongside savoury and sweet pastries.  It has a Costa Express machine.

Serving hot food throughout the day, from filled croissants and a full English breakfast to a variety of lunch options including jacket potatoes, pasta, plant-based tagines and curries, and hearty roasts. hot food.

For convenience, there is a selection of pre-packed take-away food like filled English breakfast muffins, morning pastries, yoghurts, bircher pots, fresh baguettes, and salads.

• Opening times to visitors:  9.00am- 3.00pm Monday to Friday.  (Breakfast served between 9.00am – 10.30am and lunch served between11.30am – 2.30pm.   

The Basement Brassiere accepts both cash and cards.

Food preferences and allergy information - Options include meat and vegetarian. Gluten free sandwiches and grab and go snacks will be available to purchase.  Due to potential cross-contamination risks, main meals will not be offered with a gluten free option.

Should you have allergen concerns, customers can view this information on the full menu on an electronic table.

• Income Support
• Employment Support Allowance  (Income related not contributory related)
• Working Family Tax Credit or Child Tax Credits
• Exemption certificate (HC2/HC3 form) the patient must be named on form
• Job Seekers Allowance (Income based)
• Disabled persons tax credit
• Pension Credit guaranteed
• Universal Credit (For earnings guidelines  www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/)

Public Transport Costs 

Voluntary Transport Schemes

• Proof of receiving a benefit (as listed above and dated within the last 12 months).
• Appointment letter/internal form or appointment card, which must be stamped by the department stating the date visited together with an authorised signature. 
• Travel ticket/receipt and/or car parking ticket.

Taxi Costs