Latest news from around Kettering General Hospital

KGH Plans for the Future

what the hospital could look like in the future

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

Patients at KGH and NGH are using computer tablets to stay in touch with relatives during the pandemic because of ongoing visiting restrictions in place to keep hospitals safe.

Posted on at 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 at 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

KGH main entrance

Posted on at 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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