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News and updates from Kettering General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Thank you for supporting your local hospital.

Please do not share any personal or sensitive information via this page. This page is monitored Mon to Fri 9:00am-5.00pm, use NHS 111 for medical help Use these pages to stay up to date with developments at KGH including the free information events we arrange for our Members. Unfortunately we aren’t able to monitor the page constantly – we will do our best to respond to comments but this may not a

lways be possible. If you have a compliment, concern or complaint please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) who will be able to help – telephone 01536 493305 or e-mail: [email protected].

19/06/2026

🔴 Today we're celebrating 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝟰𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 and recognising the patients, colleagues and research teams who make research possible.

Over the past year, more than 11,285 patients have taken part in research studies across UHN, helping to develop new treatments, improve services and shape the future of healthcare.

Thank you to everyone who has supported research across UHN. Together, we're helping improve care for current and future generations.

19/06/2026

Sickle cell disorder is much more than a blood condition. It can affect everyday life in ways that aren't always visible.

Today, on World Sickle Cell Day, we are helping raise awareness of sickle cell disorder and the impact it has on thousands of people across the UK.

Living with sickle cell disorder can mean managing severe pain, fatigue and serious health complications, yet many people affected by the condition continue to face misunderstanding and inequalities in healthcare.

Being seen, heard and supported starts with understanding the realities of living with sickle cell disorder. By listening to people's experiences, increasing awareness and challenging misconceptions, we can help ensure everyone receives the care, compassion and support they deserve.

We are committed to providing compassionate, equitable care and supporting research that helps improve outcomes for people living with sickle cell disorder and other conditions.

18/06/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲! 🎉

In its first year, Corby CDC (Broadleaf House) has delivered tens of thousands of tests and scans, helping Kettering General Hospital patients be seen quicker and closer to home.

With MRI, CT, ultrasound, blood tests and more available in one place, the centre supports GPs and hospital teams to diagnose a range of conditions earlier, including cancer, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.

The centre is now on track to deliver over 94,000 tests and scans in the next 12 months, improving access and supporting earlier diagnosis for our local communities.

Thank you to the Corby CDC team for all their hard work over the last year.

Read the full story: https://orlo.uk/zxw9i

18/06/2026

🍻⚽𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆
Planning to watch the football with family and friends? If you're celebrating, remember to drink responsibly, stay hydrated and plan your journey home safely.

If you need urgent medical advice, NHS 111 is available online and by phone 24 hours a day.

Community pharmacies can also help with many common health concerns, providing expert advice and treatment without an appointment.

Find the right service for your needs: https://orlo.uk/FWPrp

17/06/2026

It’s National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day. We couldn’t provide the best possible care across our hospitals without the hard work of our Estates and Facilities teams.

Did you know?

🥗 Our catering team prepares a whopping (and tasty) 89600 meals each month – covering various dietary needs

🧹 Our housekeeping team clean 187595m2 across our sites – this is the same as around 27 Premier League football pitches

🔧 Over a month our porters undertake 23,200 jobs across our hospital sites. These include portering tasks; patient moves and routine site jobs

🛠 Estates and Facilities colleagues are called out to 1,950 maintenance jobs. These are completed alongside both routine and planned maintenance tasks

🐋 Across UHN we manage over 260.5 tonnes of waste per month – that’s the equivalent of two blue whales

There are nearly 50 different roles that make up the careers with the NHS Estates and Facilities department. Learn more about these roles on the NHS Healthcare Careers website (Link in comments).

POST EDIT: We held our celebration of Estates and Facilities at NGH today (thursday). So we've updated the post with photos of our NGH colleagues.

17/06/2026

For many people, sickle cell disorder is much more than a blood condition. It can affect everyday life in ways that aren't always visible.

People living with sickle cell disorder can experience severe pain, fatigue and other serious health complications that affect daily life.

Research is helping us better understand conditions that disproportionately affect Black communities and improve healthcare for future generations. That's why we're supporting the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioResource programme, which aims to improve Black health outcomes through research and community partnership.

Interested in taking part in our IBHO research?

Visit the Research and Innovation Team in Area J at Northampton General Hospital, call extension 5941, or email [email protected] to find out more about research opportunities.

17/06/2026

Unable to visit your dad in hospital this Father’s Day? 💙

You can still make his day extra special by sending a card through our free ‘Special Messages for Special Occasions’ service.

Simply choose a card design and add your personal message using the online form on the Kettering General Hospital website: https://orlo.uk/Send_a_Father_s_Day_card_2EJnM

⏰ Please submit your message by 3pm on Friday to ensure delivery in time for Sunday.

The cards are delivered by our wonderful volunteer service - helping to brighten patients’ days at no cost to families - made possible thanks to the dedication of volunteers and the generous support of Northamptonshire Health Charity.

17/06/2026

Today is National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day, and we’re celebrating the nearly 1,000 colleagues who keep Kettering General and Northampton General running.

From thousands of meals prepared each month to the huge areas cleaned, the number of patients moved around the hospitals and the maintenance tasks completed, the work underpins safe, high quality care every day.

Together We Can recognise their impact and thank them for the essential role they play across UHN.

16/06/2026

For many people, sickle cell disorder is much more than a blood condition. It can affect everyday life in ways that aren't always visible.

People living with sickle cell disorder may experience episodes of severe pain, known as sickle cell crises, which can require urgent medical treatment and hospital care. The condition can also cause extreme tiredness, increase the risk of infections and lead to other serious health complications.

These symptoms can affect education, employment, family life and overall wellbeing, making everyday activities more challenging.

By increasing awareness and understanding of sickle cell disorder, we can help reduce stigma, improve experiences of care and ensure people living with the condition feel supported.

At University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, we are committed to providing compassionate, equitable care and supporting research that helps improve outcomes for people living with sickle cell disorder.

14/06/2026

💊🏥 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽
Did you know that community pharmacies can provide expert advice and treatment for a range of common health conditions, often without the need for an appointment?

Whether you need advice about a minor illness, help managing symptoms or guidance on medicines, your local pharmacy could be the quickest way to get the support you need.

Find a pharmacy near you: https://orlo.uk/jWqgN

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