Latest news from around Kettering General Hospital

Upcoming Industrial Action will have a serious impact on local NHS services

KGH Main Front View

Posted on at by Gail Meachem

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.

The last round of Junior Doctors strike action had a significant impact on local services across the county with more than 1,200 appointments and procedures needing to be rescheduled.
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County's surgical robot has supported 250 life-saving operations

Surgical Robot Consultant Urologists Mr Hemant Nemade and Prasanna Sooriakumaran and Cons Anaest Sada Chinniah

Posted on at by David Tomney

A state-of-the-art surgical robot has now been used to perform 250 life-saving cancer operations to help improve care for cancer patients.

The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group – which runs Northampton and Kettering general hospitals – has invested in the £1.7m Surgical Robot as part of its clinical strategy.

 

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Support your local hospitals become one of Northamptonshire Health Charity’s 75 runners for NHS75 in The Amazing Northampton Run

Posted on at by Gail Meachem

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!
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Dying Matters: Let’s talk about it!’ a chance to speak to end-of-life experts at KGH

Left to Right Dr Fiona Wiseman, Palliative Medicine Consultant, and Sarah Parry, Transformation Lead Nurse for Palliative & End of Life Care

Posted on at by Gail Meachem

A chance to learn more about death and dying with end-of-life experts from Kettering General Hospital is available at a public online event.
 
The free online event is on Tuesday, July 18, from 2pm-3pm, and is one of a series of events – open to all in the county – which has been arranged by KGH Public Governors.
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Visiting restrictions reviewed 1 July 2023

KGH Main Entrance

Posted on at by Gail Meachem

From Saturday 1 July visitors can see their loved ones from 14:00 to 20:00 daily on all adult inpatient wards, with two visitors per patient at a time. 
 
These visiting hours may vary depending on individual ward circumstances. Separate arrangements are in place for maternity, Critical Care, paediatrics or where the patient is end-of-life. These areas will have local visiting hours and procedures in place.
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