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02/11/2026

This National Pathology Week (2 to 8 November) we are shining a light on our Blood Sciences team and their expertise that often goes unseen.

Over 18 million blood tests are processed here at UHN every year. Across Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals, our highly skilled Blood Sciences team works around the clock to ensure patients get the treatment they need.

From taking blood samples to analysing the results that help doctors make decisions about your care, their expertise makes a difference every day.

Every sample represents a person relying on the result and this week we recognise the vital contribution of the professionals who deliver them.

The theme this year is ‘Welcome to the Lab’ so we invite you behind the scenes. Follow the journey of a blood sample in our video and discover the brilliant work of our team.

From phlebotomists who take blood to our Pathology reception colleagues who carefully link samples to patient records. From our Biochemistry and Haematology scientists to our blood transfusion team, thank you for your work every day of the year. Together, we make the difference to patient care.

02/11/2026

One of our amazing nurses has received a prestigious international award recognising her outstanding work to support the wellbeing and professional development of nurses and other healthcare colleagues.

Sophie Mayes, Lead Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA), has been named winner of the Pathway Nurse of the Year Award – Wellbeing and Professional Development, recognising the significant impact her work has had on colleagues across Northampton General Hospital.

Sophie’s work in professional advocacy has supported thousands of colleagues, helping to strengthen staff wellbeing, professional development, psychological safety and nurses’ professional voice.

Sophie trained as one of England’s first Professional Nurse Advocates during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since led the development of a PNA service which now includes more than 80 qualified PNAs.

The service provides colleagues with access to restorative supervision, reflective practice and professional advocacy, giving staff protected opportunities to reflect on their experiences and support their wellbeing and development.

Well done Sophie on your fantastic achievement. For more see
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/NGH-nurse-wins-prestigious-Pathway-Nurse-of-the-Year-Award.aspx

01/11/2026

UHN has live-streamed two robotic colorectal cancer operations to help train surgeons from across the UK and Europe.

With the patients’ consent, the procedures took place at Northampton General Hospital in October and were streamed to the Cripps Education Centre as part of a two-day surgical symposium. Around 80 surgeons and trainees attended lectures, discussions and live demonstrations of advanced robotic techniques.

Patient Adrian Sample, 62, underwent robot-assisted surgery after bowel cancer was detected through routine screening. He returned home three days later and is recovering well. Adrian said he trusted his clinical team and was pleased to support the education of other surgeons.

Adrian said: “I met my consultant, Mr Ahmed, and was happy with the plan that was put in place. I wasn’t concerned about the robotic surgery. I trusted the plan that was in place.”

A huge thank you to our patients, clinical teams and everyone who helped make this learning event possible.

01/11/2026

Movember starts today! Make health and wellbeing a priority this month by coming along to our free Men’s Health and Wellbeing event on Friday 6 November. 💙

Chat with our clinical teams and local organisations about a wide range of support available. Joining us will be Macmillan Cancer Support, Maggie’s Northampton, Talking Health Northants, the Graham Fulford Trust, Prost8, the Stop Smoking team, plus many more.

The event will also be a chance to see our latest prostate cancer diagnostic and treatment equipment on display. Generously funded by donors and Northamptonshire Health Charity , the technology is helping transform prostate cancer patient care.

📅 Friday 6 November 2026
🕛 Midday to 4pm – drop in
📍 Cripps Large Hall, Area J, Northampton General Hospital

Make time for you this Movember - we look forward to seeing you on Friday!

31/10/2026

Today, communities across Northampton are coming together to celebrate Diwali

This year sees the 26th Diwali Winter Festival of Lights event in Northampton, organised by the Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation IHWO (Northampton) and their partners. This evening from 6pm there’ll be the annual parade that fills the streets of our town centre with lanterns, laughter and light.

As your local NHS, we’re proud to be part of the community spirit that connects our hospitals with the people we care for.

To everyone joining today’s celebrations in Northampton, we hope you have a joyful and memorable day.

Please look after yourselves and one another, stay safe and enjoy the celebrations. Happy Diwali. 🪔

West Northamptonshire Council Northampton Town Council

31/10/2026

Remember to enjoy the season safely! 🎃👻🕷️💜

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30/10/2026

Help us stop the spread of infections this winter!
If you have flu-like symptoms that can be managed at home, please avoid visiting our hospitals to help reduce the spread of infections and protect vulnerable patients.

Getting your flu vaccination, if you're eligible, is one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you this winter.

Thank you for helping us protect our patients, staff and communities.

Find how to protect yourself and others by washing your hands:
https://orlo.uk/WashingHands_NRyt5

28/10/2026

It was a routine appointment. There were no symptoms.

When Tracey Fox attended a routine mammogram at Northampton General Hospital in 2021, she had no idea she had cancer.

“Attending breast screening may very well have saved my life,” she said. “It meant my cancer was caught early.”

Her experience highlights the importance of attending breast screening when invited. Invites are sent every three years to all GP-registered women aged between 50 and 70.

Louise Ward, Breast Screening Programme Manager, said: “Tracey’s experience is a powerful reminder that breast screening saves lives. Screening can detect breast cancer before you notice symptoms, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

For Tracey – pictured with our breast screening team in pink scrubs for Breast Cancer Awareness month – the message is simple: “Get your mammogram done. It saves lives."

Read Tracey’s story: https://orlo.uk/Breast_screening_saves_lives_6Ehoj

27/10/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁.

If your condition isn't life-threatening, please consider using another NHS service such as NHS 111 online, your pharmacy, GP practice or Corby Urgent Care Centre.
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If you have a serious or life-threatening illness or injury, please continue to call 999 or come to the Emergency Department.

Thank you for helping us keep emergency care available for those who need it most.

27/10/2026

The work done by our robotic surgery team and the testing done by Corby Community Diagnostic Centre are being featured in a national campaign.

The campaign is called ‘NHS Fit for the Future’ and highlights how investment in new approaches to healthcare are improving patient care and reducing NHS waiting times.

It is being featured across a range of channels, including YouTube, social media, Google advertising and radio stations.

The filming for the Northamptonshire part of the campaign was carried out on behalf of the Cabinet Office’s New Media Unit in Corby and Northampton on September 3-4.

In Northampton Mr Jamil Ahmed, UHN’s Deputy Director of Medical Education, who is also a consultant colorectal surgeon and lead for robotic colorectal surgery, and Surgical Care Practitioner Sathian Kizhakkinayil, were interviewed.

In Corby our Community Diagnostic Centre Programme Lead, Claire Day, and Respiratory Consultant, Tom Ward, were both interviewed and filmed on the impact of our £11.7m CDC since it opened in June 2025.

Well done Claire, Tom, Jamil and Sathian for showcasing some of the incredible modernisation work being done to support our patients. For more see:
https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/News/Articles/AllNews/Corby-Community-Diagnostic-Centre-and-NGH's-robotic-surgery-team-feature-in-a-national-campaign.aspx

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