Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Corby Community Diagnostic Centre is now taking shape after a week of building work.
The centre – which will provide up to 60,000 tests a year once complete - is due to open in the spring next year at the Willowbrook Health Complex in Corby.
The operation involved moving 32 modules into place on an area of cleared ground near the health centre.
The building will house equipment for essential diagnostic tests, helping patients to access these tests more quickly than waiting for a hospital appointment.
It will provide Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) as well as x-ray, echocardiogram and blood testing to lead to faster diagnosis and treatment.
There are currently plans for two CDCs in Northamptonshire. This one and one at Kings Heath to serve the Northampton area.
For more see: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/news/corby-community-diagnostic-centre-building-has-arrived-2818

A caring, kind, and inspirational ward manager, and an outstanding team that supports mothers and their babies with sensitive screening tests, have received DAISY Awards.

Debbie Curtis, Ward Manager of the hospital’s stroke unit, Allebone Ward, was nominated for a DAISY Leader Award by Staff Nurse Mathew Wright.

In his nomination he said: “She has made the last six years feel safe, inclusive and an amazing environment to thrive, support, and be supportive and supported. I would nominate her for a Damehood, but for now, the most wonderful and precious DAISY Award is fitting.”

Matron Emma Perkins, nominated the Antenatal and Newborn Screening and Maternity Services Immunisation Team for a DAISY Team award for the way they support families through newborn screening.

In her nomination she wrote: “The high quality of the screening service at NGH reflects the hard work and professionalism of all the staff. The team must be applauded for their sensitive, compassionate, and individualised care in giving families appropriate counselling and time to make the decision that is best for them.

Well done to Debbie and the amazing Antenatal and Newborn Screening and Maternity Services Immunisation Team on your awards.

To nominate a nurse or midwife for a DAISY Award go to https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Patients-and-Visitors/Staff-recognition/DAISY-awards.aspx

Please be advised that there will be urgent roadworks taking place on our site this weekend (31 August - 1st September).
This will mean that a small section of our internal road will be closed by Area F, as shown on the map with a red cross.

Diversions will be in place, to access car park 2 please use the Billing Road Vehicle entrance shown in blue on the map.

Thank you for your understanding.

Join teams from both NGH and KGH at this health event in Wellingborough tomorrow (Friday).

They will also be joined by several local charities and organisations too.

Read more on the KGH wesbite:
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/news/join-our-health-awareness-event-at-the-swansgate-shopping-centre-tomorrow-friday-30th-august-2816

We are holding a health awareness event at the Swansgate Shopping Centre tomorrow (Friday).

This is your chance to meet and talk with the Governors from Kettering General Hospitals Governors.

They’ll be joined by colleagues and rep’s from KGH and other NHS organisations.

Meet colleagues from Kettering General Hospital, Northampton General Hospital and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT).

If you have questions around health-related issues, this is your chance to have a chat.
Please note: No clinical treatment or advice will be provided at the event.

We will also be joined by local charities and organisations including:

🔵 Northamptonshire Mind
🔵 Age UK Northamptonshire
🔵 Change Grow Live Northants
🔵 Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)
🔵 North Northamptonshire Council
🔵 Spring - Social Prescribing in Wellingborough & East Northants

Add a note to your diary to visit us:

Date: Friday, 30 August 2024
Time: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Venue: Opposite Specsavers, Swansgate Centre, Wellingborough

If you complete a simple feedback form, you’ll be entered into a prize draw. 🎉

We hope you’ll be able to join us.

Additional specialist support for families who have been through the difficulties of having sick and premature babies is now being delivered at NGH and KGH and at a new community support group.

Neonatal Clinical Psychologist Dr Mel Wiseman has set up the Neonatal Community Support Group and also runs the Neonatal Psychology Service supporting families who have needed neonatal care at both KGH and NGH.

She is working with Family Action Supportive Steps in Wellingborough to offer the Neonatal Community Support Group in the Wellingborough Family Hub in Penrith Drive, Wellingborough - a location between our two hospitals.

The support group sessions are being held on the first and third Friday of each month at the Wellingborough Family Hub from 2.15pm-3.15pm.

There is no need to book and sessions are aimed towards parents of babies aged 0-2 years who have had a neonatal admission to any neonatal unit. All parents are welcome with or without bringing your baby.

To read more about how the service has helped families like Emily and Graeme Newton, from Kettering, Holly Scott and her partner Reece and their twins Darcie and Delilah, from Mawsley, and Sarah White and baby Arabella, from Northampton, go to:
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/New-community-support-group-for-families-who-have-had-sick-and-premature-babies.aspx

For her birthday, volunteer Adewunmi asked our volunteer services team to get involved with the celebrations by wearing African Batiks that she bought in for the team. Adewunmi also bought in food and treats for the volunteers to enjoy.
She said "The team are so wonderful, always ready to listen. Many people of different cultures work here. This team is carrying us together and they make me feel comfortable."

Happy birthday Adewunmi.

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Order your repeat prescriptions now. It saves you time, minimises delays and ensures you can pick up your medicine from the nearest pharmacy. Don’t get caught short this summer bank holiday. Order your prescriptions by Friday 16 August.
https://orlo.uk/howtoorder_hErpC

The Northamptonshire Local Resilience Forum (LRF), which brings together emergency services, local authority, NHS and other partners to plan and prepare for localised incidents and emergencies, has issued a joint message thanking communities for their support and solidarity during the events of recent days... Read more https://rb.gy/dnofx0
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Northampton Breast Screening will be starting to send invitations to those eligible and registered with Brook Health Centre in Towcester and Wootton Medical Centre. When you receive your invitation, please call their office to make an appointment - this number will be on your invitation. They do have weekend appointments available. If you are over 70 you will not receive an invitation, but you are still eligible for a mammogram and can contact them for an appointment.

Lost bunny🐰.
Having spent the night on hospital street, this little bunny is helping us in the NGH communications office today. Please share to help us find the owner.

Meanwhile he/she is safe, very helpful, excellent at making tea and is giving wise advice to our team.

Help us improve planned care across Northamptonshire.

We are inviting our community to join our Co-Design Focus Groups that will help shape the future of planned care in Northamptonshire.
Thursday 8 August, 8:00am - 09:00am (Virtual)
Tuesday 13 August, 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Virtual)
Wednesday 21 August, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Virtual)

Planned care, also known as elective care, is the provision of services with planned appointments, such as an outpatient appointment or surgery, in a place like a GP surgery or hospital.

Join here: https://orlo.uk/lgguS

Please be advised that there will be urgent roadworks taking place on our site this weekend (3-4 August 2024).
This will mean that a small section of our internal road will be closed by Area F, as shown on the map with a red cross. There will be minimal disruption on site, and diversions will be in place.
Thank you for your understanding.

Happy 100th anniversary to our amazing Eye Department! 🥳
Thank you so much to Mayor of Northampton for joining us.

Today we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Singlehurst ward 🥳

Staff old and new gathered in the unit and were joined by the Mayor of Northampton , Cllr Paul Joyce, and Mayoress, Mylissa Joyce, to unveil a plaque to mark the occasion.
Over the last 100 years the department has supported tens of thousands of local people through a huge variety of eye operations and treatments.
https://orlo.uk/Singlehurst100_BcIRJ

Please read the below update from NHS Blood Donation.
The NHS urgently needs O type blood donors. O negative blood can be given to anyone. Book at blood.co.uk

🩸 National Blood shortage Amber alert 🩸 The recent London hospital cyber attack, combined with unfilled appointments at Donor Centres in town and city centres, has caused stocks of O type blood to drop to unprecedented low levels.

The NHS urgently needs O type blood donors. O negative blood can be given to anyone.

There are over 12,000 appointments available over the next two weeks, and we really need to get them filled. We know how amazing our donors are, and we need your help to make this possible. If you are an O type blood donor, please call 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment or follow the link ➡️ https://orlo.uk/QKNB9

Congratulations to Natasha, Ramandeep and Tosin. 🎉

Three members of staff at the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire – which runs KGH and NGH – have won their categories in the national Digital Health Networks awards.

🔵 Natasha Chare, Group Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) has won CIO of the Year

🔵 Ramandeep Kaur, Group Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), has won the CCIO of the Year award category

🔵 Tosin Akinlabi, Clinical Safety Officer, has won the Rising Star of the Year

The awards aim to shine a light on the best and brightest digital leaders shaping the future of healthcare within the NHS.

It celebrates innovation, dedication, and excellence, while recognising and marks the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals and teams who are driving transformation through digital technologies.

The trio received their awards at a Summer School event in Durham on Thursday, 18 July 2024.

Well done Natasha, Ramandeep and Tosin for your amazing achievement of all three of you winning your categories in the national award finals.

A great achievement for UHN.

See more here: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/news/three-uhn-team-members-win-national-digital-awards-2774

Left to right: Tosin Akinlabi, Ramandeep Kaur and Natasha Chare

During weekends there is always extra demand for our emergency care services. Please help us by choosing the best place for your care if you feel unwell.

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next and direct you to the right local service. https://orlo.uk/BnZJ3

In an emergency, please continue to call 999.

Thank you for your support 💙

Feeling under the weather this weekend?🌧️

Your local pharmacist can help with minor health problems such as:
✅ aches & pains
✅ allergies & hay fever
✅ sore throats & colds
✅ stomach problems
✅ skin conditions and more.

They are open late and on weekends.
Don’t wait until it gets worse, speak to them today.

Discover how your pharmacy can support you https://orlo.uk/Pharmacysupport_WRTaU

Well done to Ramandeep, Natasha and Tosin who are in the finals for the Digital Health Networks national awards on Thursday 18 July.

The awards aim to shine a light on the best and brightest digital leaders shaping the future of healthcare within the NHS celebrating innovation, dedication, and excellence.

Ramandeep Kaur, Group Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), is a finalist for the CCIO of the Year award category. Natasha Chare, Group Chief Digital Information Officer (CDIO) was nominated for CIO of the year. And Tosin Akinlabi, Clinical Safety Officer, has been nominated for Rising Star of the Year.

Read the full story on our website: https://orlo.uk/UHNDigitalHealthAwards_OCGl4

The Euros should be a source of entertainment and joy for us all. But for countless women up and down the country this is not the case.

The Euros began early and research* has shown that domestic abuse incidents increase during times of national sports championships.

🔵 They increase by 26% when England play a football match
🔵 They increase by 38% when the team loses
🔵 They increase by 11% the following day, whether they win or lose

Support for those living with domestic violence can be found by contacting organisations such as Women's Aid.

Local support can be found through Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service or EveDA.org.uk.

Other support can be found with Galop (For LGBTQ People) or Mankind.org.uk for male victims of domestic violence.

Further help and signposting can be found on the Northamptonshire Police website:
https://www.northants.police.uk/.../support-organisations/

*National Centre for Domestic Violence, 2022).

Feeling under the weather this weekend?🌧️

Your local pharmacist can help with minor health problems such as:
✅ aches & pains
✅ allergies & hay fever
✅ sore throats & colds
✅ stomach problems
✅ skin conditions and more.

They are open late and on weekends.
Don’t wait until it gets worse, speak to them today.

Please be aware that the corridor in the hospital connecting the South Entrance to Hospital Street will be closed today, Tuesday 9 July, from 6pm to 9pm for the replacement of fire doors.

If you are wanting to access Critical Care or the retail units please still use the South Entrance.

For access to Hospital Street and other wards, or departments, please follow the diversion signage or use another entrance.

🌟 Nominate Your Healthcare Heroes Today!🌟

Have you, a friend, or a family member received excellent care from a colleague or team at NGH? Now is your chance to share your story!

We’re seeking nominations for individuals or teams who go above and beyond, consistently provide outstanding care or service, treat others with kindness and respect, and serve as exemplary role models.

We are looking for examples of:
- A dedicated team members who provided high-quality care
- Staff who made you feel listened to and respected
- People who made your hospital experience easier

Nominate now and help us recognise those who make a difference!
https://orlo.uk/patients-choice-ngh_RySVC