Changes to parking - Building our new energy centre

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 begin in early September 2024. These works will be located at the bottom of the hospital site and will require parts of Car Park D to be dug up to accommodate essential utility pipe relocation. As a result, we will be moving some visitor and staff parking spaces to alternative car parks. 

Please note that: 

  • Visitor parking spaces will not be reduced; however, some will be relocated to Car Park F, next to the treatment centre. 
  • Disabled parking will remain available in Car Park D. 
  • Staff parking will be redirected to other locations on-site. 

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. 

Getting to Kettering General Hospital Main Site

Facilities at Kettering General Hospital

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.

Sustainable ways to travel to Kettering General Hospital

Saving money on fuel, getting fitter, doing your bit for the environment... there are plenty of reasons to leave the car at home and choose another way to get to KGH and here are some tips to help you.

Patient Buggy Service

The Buggy (similar to an electric golf cart) enables less able patients to access all hospital car parks and entrances located around the site. The Buggy Service is free to use and is run by a team of trained volunteer buggy drivers. 

The Patient Buggy Service, operates Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm excluding bank holidays (subject to volunteer availability).

To arrange pick up call: 07976 198127

  • Please state the pick-up point location on the KGH site, destination and number of passengers (max 2) when calling

This service cannot transport wheelchairs and can only take passengers able to step on to the buggy unaided.

Please note that this service is subject to volunteer availability (when unavailable a voicemail message plays)
The service cannot carry children under the age of 12

Patient buggy service pick up and drop off points [pdf] 471KB

The Patient Buggy Service is funded through the Kettering General Hospital charitable funds and individual voluntary donations. Any donations are gratefully received towards the upkeep of the service. A small donation box is provided on board the vehicle.
 
To volunteer with the Buggy Service or for further information please call the Volunteer Services team on 01536 491589 / 01536 491599  (please leave voicemail if no reply). 

Travelling by car

Leave A14 at Junction 7
 
Head towards Kettering Town Centre (right hand lane leaving A14)
 
Pass crematorium on left.
 
To Entrance 1 – At Telford Way/Rothwell Road roundabout take right hand turn into hospital, past Ambulance Station to car parks.
 
To Entrance 4 - Go straight over the roundabout on to Rothwell Road and take the fifth turning on your right just before the railway bridge.
 
 

Travelling by bike

There are several bike shelters on site, see map for locations.

Travelling by rail

Kettering Railway Station is on the East Midlands Railway Line (St. Pancras - Sheffield). The station is approximately 1 mile from the Hospital (follow road signs to General Hospital) and is approximately 20 minutes walk. Taxis are available from the station forecourt. For general information or ticket bookings telephone East Midlands Trains 08457 125678. Lines open daily 6am-10pm. If you have hearing difficulties please use TextDirect: 18001 followed by 08457 125 678 or visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk.
 
For further information on the public transport available in Northamptonshire visit the Northamptonshire Councils
 
Please check with Stagecoach for exact bus times. https://www.stagecoachbus.com/

Voluntary Transport Schemes

Providers of voluntary transport schemes can be contacted directly by patients to provide door to door transport services (subject to registration with the service).  A list of providers is shown below.

 

Shire Community Services 

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

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm 

T elephone:  01933 223636

Email: info@shireconnect.co.uk

Website:  https://shirecommunityservices.org.uk

Rushden (SERVE)
Telephone: 01933 315555
Website:  www.serve.org.uk
Northampton Volunteer Car Scheme
Monday – Friday 9.00am - 12 noon, an answerphone operates out of hours
Telephone: 01604 637522
Volunteer Action Oundle
Monday to Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Telephone: 01832 275433
Voluntary Action South Leicestershire - Covering South Leicestershire including Market Harborough
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm
Telephone: 01858 433232
Website:  www.vasl.org.uk
Daventry Area Community Transport  
Telephone: 01327 701665 & 01327 701666
Good Neighbour Schemes

Good Neighbour Schemes respond to the needs of local people by providing help like giving lifts to a GP surgery, clinic, hospital, day Centre, other appointments although they provide wider services.

For more information on each scheme, please visit their website Acre Northamptonshire 

Telephone:  01604 765888

Email: acre@northantsacre.org.uk 

Welland Wanderer

Services on Tuesday Welland Wanderer West and Friday Welland Wanderer East.  There are no services on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday or Public Bank Holidays.

Service provided by: Lawson’s of Corby Ltd 38 Forest Gate Road Corby NN17 1TW.

Telephone:  01536 400952

Email: lawsonsofcorby@gmail.com

Website:  Welland Wanderer bus timetables

Callconnect

Lincolnshire Callconnect service covers Woodnewton village. It is a public bus service that operates in response to prebooked requests. .

For more information on the scheme please visit the Callconnect website

Telephone:  0345 263 8153 (Open Monday-Friday 8.30am-6.30pm Saturday 9.00am-5.30pm)

Desborough and Rothwell Community Transport

A charity founded in 199; it serves the people of Desborough, Rothwell and local villages.  It's dedicated primarily to helping the elderly.

For more information visit their website www.desboroughcommunitytransport.org.uk

Telephone Number:  01536 763916

Please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) (01536) 493305 for other voluntary schemes which may be available in your area.

Reclaiming the cost of your journey

You may be eligible for reimbursement of your travel expenses under the Hospital Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS) if you are in receipt of at least one of the following:
  • 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
Public Transport Costs 
Bus fares and train fares are fully reimbursed when a valid receipt is produced.
Voluntary Transport Schemes
Travel costs incurred through certain voluntary transport schemes are refundable when a valid receipt is produced.  
 
Please contact the Cashiers Office 01536 492036 should you require further clarification.
For reimbursement payment to be made, you will need:-
  • 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
Taxi fares are not reimbursed.