Latest News from around the Trust
We would like to say a huge thank you to the team at KHC Signs and Graphics. Recently they donated wall art to our children’s outpatient’s area.
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Kettering Hospital moves services to enable further RAAC inspections
Kettering General Hospital is moving a number of services from the top floor of its Rockingham Wing building so surveyors can continue to assess the condition of RAAC panels in the roof.
Read Kettering Hospital moves services to enable further RAAC inspections…Latest Measles Advice - Pregnancy
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness, so anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting a GP surgery or A&E, to prevent the illness spreading further.
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KGH hits quality standard for joint replacement surgery
Kettering General Hospital has achieved a nationally recognised – and difficult to achieve - quality standard for the way it collects information about joint replacement surgery to support patient safety.
For the third year running it has been awarded the National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider Award certificate for the scrupulous way in which it gathers and submits information to support a national safety system for joint replacements.
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Lilford ward receives a STAR award
On Wednesday, 03 January, we celebrated colleagues on Lilford ward who were awarded a STAR award - a first at our hospital.
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KGH colleagues receive NHSE Safeguarding award
Two of our amazing safeguarding team have been given an NHS England Safeguarding award for their work with women and families.
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People with a weakened immune system at serious risk from flu
Do you have a weakened immune system which makes you eligible for a free flu jab, but have not yet taken up the offer? Get yours today to protect yourself from flu.
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Outpatient waiting list text communications
In December 2023, we will be sending text messages to some adult patients who are waiting for an outpatient appointment, to ask you if you still need a hospital appointment, or if any of your details have changed.
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Strike action from junior doctors is expected to have a serious impact on NHS services across Northamptonshire in the run-up to Christmas and into the new year.
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