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KGH helps trailblaze NHS plans to listen to concerns about patients

Posted on at by David Tomney

Trailblazing schemes at both Kettering and Northampton general hospitals support a new NHS plan to listen more carefully to the families of sick patients.
 
On February 21 NHS England announced a plan to roll-out ‘Martha’s Rules’ to at least 100 NHS sites to give patients and families/carers access to a critical care team for a second opinion if a patient may be deteriorating.
 
Both KGH and NGH are delivering Call4Concern schemes.
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Memorial garden opens for our amazing Ralph

Posted on at by David Tomney

A memorial garden was opened on February 26 at Kettering General Hospital as a tribute to its longest-ever serving employee.

Much-loved groundskeeper and gardener Ralph Howe MBE died on June 13 last year (2023) aged 81 after working at the hospital for 64 years of continuous service.

Tributes poured in for Ralph who, over the years, was known to thousands of staff and patients as an enthusiastic, warm, and friendly man who worked in all weathers to keep the hospital’s 33-acre site in excellent condition.

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New Chief Digital Information Officer for provider collaborative

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Posted on at by Gail Meachem

A new Chief Digital Information Officer has been appointed to provide world-class digital services across both University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN) and University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust (UHL). Group Chief Digital Information Officer, Will Monaghan, joins us in the summer and will work with both UHN and UHL CDIOs to transform care for the 2.2 million patients served by the Trusts through better use of digital, data and technology.
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Northamptonshire Health Charity announced as Official Charity Partner for Northampton 10K Race

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Posted on at by Gail Meachem

Northamptonshire Health Charity is delighted to announce its partnership with the Northampton 10K event, set to take place on Sunday May 26, 2024. As the official charity partner, Northamptonshire Health Charity invites participants to run and raise funds to support the enhancement of patient care across Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. For this event the charity is thrilled to have Barratt Homes supporting as their proud corporate sponsor.
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KGH award for support for international nurses

Posted on at by David Tomney

Kettering General Hospital has won a quality award for the way it supports its international nurses and helps them to develop rewarding careers in the NHS.
 
It has received the NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award for International Nurses and Midwives recognising its commitment to providing exceptional support for staff moving to work in the UK from overseas.
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Industrial Action

Image used on the website Industrial Action by Junior Doctors between 24 and 28 February 2024
Junior Doctors will strike from 7am on Saturday 24 February until 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 February. Action is likely to cause long waits in Emergency Departments.
If it’s not a life-threatening emergency, get the help you need via:
• 111.nhs.uk can support you at home or direct you to the best service for you
• Your pharmacy can help with over the counter medicines, emergency contraception and minor illnesses
• Mental health support, please contact 0800 448 0828
• Corby Urgent Care Centre can help treat lacerations, cuts, sprains, trains, minor burns and wounds
• For medical attention please contact your GP practice as normal.