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KGH supports staff with domestic abuse awareness initiative

Posted on 25 Nov 2020 at 03:58 PM by Gail Meachem

Today is the start of 16 Days of Action against Domestic Violence. This is an important issue that affects many people across the country and in our workplace

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KGH Plans for the Future

Posted on 24 Nov 2020 at 05:27 PM by Gail Meachem

At its next Trust Board on 30 November, KGH Board members are expected to press for additional government funding to enable them to progress plans for a new hospital.

On top of £46m for a much-needed urgent care hub, the Trust was delighted to receive an allocation of funds totalling £350m in the Government’s recent commitment to fund capital developments at more than 40 hospitals. Subject to business case approval, the money allocated to KGH will fund notable improvements to the hospital’s aged estate.

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KGH nominated for national award for virtual visiting system

Posted on 19 Nov 2020 at 11:24 AM by Gail Meachem

KGH, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH), St Mark's Hospital Foundation and digital services company Made Tech have been shortlisted for the Acute Sector Innovation of the Year at the 2020 HSJ Awards.

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"Virtual visiting’ supports families to keep in touch with loved ones

Posted on 19 Nov 2020 at 11:11 AM by Gail Meachem

Innovative ‘virtual visiting’ live links at Kettering and Northampton General Hospital are supporting hundreds of local families who can’t visit their loved ones in hospital.

And, during the current lockdown, and as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Northamptonshire, the two hospitals are reminding local people about the different ways we can help people to stay in touch.

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KGH achieve a nationally recognised award

Posted on 17 Nov 2020 at 09:42 AM by Gail Meachem

Kettering General Hospital has achieved a nationally recognised – and difficult to achieve - quality standard for the way it collects information about joint replacement surgery.

It has been awarded the National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider award for the scrupulous way in which it gathers and submits information to support a national safety system for joint replacements.

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KGH and NGH invite local people to help shape how they care for you

Posted on 6 Nov 2020 at 02:16 PM by Gail Meachem

Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals are looking for local people’s opinions on their future plans as they begin to work more closely together as a hospital group.

Two online engagement events are being held on Tuesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 26 from 6pm-7.30pm, to enable people to have their say.

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Inspirational Leaders - Anna Awoliyi

Posted on 3 Nov 2020 at 01:41 PM by Gail Meachem

Anna Awoliyi is our Chief Allied health Information Officer (CAHIO). As part of our profiling of our inspirational leaders, Anna explains more about her career and experiences as a BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) staff member within the NHS.

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