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A state-of-the-art Surgical Robot has been used in Northamptonshire for the first time this week to help improve care for patients and tackle waiting lists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two amazing nurses and a midwife from Kettering General Hospital have received DAISY Awards for the outstanding, compassionate, and sensitive care they have given to patients.

Health Minister Edward Argar visited Kettering and Northampton general hospitals last week (Thursday, February 17) to look at the challenges we face in our current hospital estate.

He was invited to visit our hospitals during a Parliamentary debate earlier this month by Kettering MP Philip Hollobone and Northampton South MP Andrew Lewer.

Both of our local MPs are supporting further investment in our two sites to enable us to better support our patients given our rising local population and demand.

The Army has been thanked by Kettering and Northampton general hospitals (KGH and NGH) for the valuable support they have provided for front-line staff during the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From January 18-February 10 a total of 14 soldiers from 3^rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS 3 The Black Watch) and The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) worked across the two Trusts.

Lung cancer nurse specialists at Kettering General Hospital (KGH) have won a national award for the way they have cared for vulnerable patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Natalie Johnson, Laura Goodman, and Melissa Frost have been awarded a Cavell Star Award by the prestigious Cavell Nurses’ Trust. 

‘Fighting Ebola, diphtheria and COVID-19 overseas has helped me fight COVID back home’ says a senior KGH A&E nurse

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Mandy Blackman is talking about her experiences on the international emergency front line this week on behalf of medical aid charity UK-Med.

The charity has published a report which demonstrates the important skills NHS staff develop from working in emergency responses.