Health

Keeping warm /Monkey Business Images

How Kettering and Barton Seagrave pensioners can apply for help with fuel bills

Mind and Citizen's Advice will use the hub within the Corby Town Council building, once a week/CTC

Community frontline support services hosted at Corby Town Council hub

Corby women's health brand joins world-first menopause shop in London

The meeting, which had been intended to take place in Rushden Hall, had to be moved outside due to the number of people who attended

‘It’s literally biblical’ – Rushden residents attend meeting about flies

Maternity unit Rockingham Wing, Kettering General Hospital /IMG

Work on £40m new Kettering maternity unit extension 'paused' as costs rise

Winter flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are being rolled out to eligible people, including anyone aged 65 or over and anyone aged 18 to 64 who have certain long-term health conditions

Here's where to get vaccine for winter flu and Covid in North Northamptonshire

Harish has acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

Northamptonshire woman's urgent stem cell appeal to find a donor for her dad

North Northants Council's stop smoking service has been renamed as The Quit Hub ahead of Stoptober

New name for NNC's stop smoking service revealed ahead of Stoptober

St Mary's Hospital in Kettering and Berrywood Hospital in Northampton/IMG

Outstanding rating for Kettering acute inpatient and psychiatric care unit

Paul and wife Michelle Coleman/Coleman family picture

“I served in the army, I fought for my country and I’ll fight this”

Kettering General Hospital /IMG

KGH AI consultation under way to shed 100 jobs 'avoiding' redundancies

Some of the organ donation messaged rocks being hidden around the north of the county

Kettering and Northampton hospitals to celebrate national Organ Donation Week

A special highlight of the evening will be a guest presentation from Nicola Lee, chairman of KGH's organ donation committee. Nicola will share her family's moving organ donation journey following the loss of her daughter, Miriam (inset), and reflect on the life-changing impact organ donation can have on patients and families

Hear Kettering family's inspiring organ donation story at annual public meeting

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Bonnie

Family rally to raise money for baby Bonnie's head brace

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?
Are weight loss management options suitable for everyone?
Gareth Butterfield

Isebrook Hospital in Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough

Campaigners call for reduced wait times for blood tests at Isebrook Hospital

The mydentist practice at Tanners Gate Retail Park

Kettering dentist relocates to bigger premises

Some of the packs being handed over to Hazelbrook Ward at Isebrook hospital in Wellingborough

Rushden charity donations benefit hospital patients

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Kettering General Hospital multistorey car park B KGH/Google

Kettering hospital multi-storey car park partially closed over bank holiday

The mayor and mayoress of Raunds, Cllr Bill Cross and Marilyn Cross, visited Maggie’s Northampton at Northampton General Hospital last week

Raunds mayor visits Maggie's Northampton to learn about its support for patients

An artist's impression of the Community Diagnostic Centre in Wellingborough, which could open in 2028 Credit: NNC

Sale of land in Wellingborough for new diagnostic centre approved

SmilePro: the at-home teeth whitening kit that’s gone viral with over 500,000 fans worldwide

The 10-minute teeth whitening kit gaining attention

SmilePro customers reveal why this teeth whitening kit is their beauty must-have (aff)

Why SmilePro users swear by this whitening kit

What the care home could look like

Plans announced for new care home in Barton Seagrave

The Memory Tree was unveiled on Wednesday, August 5

Memory tree offers lasting place for remembrance at KGH
Families, visitors and staff at Kettering General Hospital now have a dedicated place to remember loved ones following the installation of a new memory tree, funded thanks to Northamptonshire Health Charity.
Neil Burkett

The fundraiser took place at the Swansgate Shopping Centre

Family’s thanks after latest fundraiser for Wellingborough dad-of-three

The Rayspace folding treadmill costs £79.99 when Amazon’s £20 voucher is applied

This folding incline treadmill has dropped below £80

A cancer patient has said he is considering stopping treatment due to the stress of parking at Northampton General Hospital.

Stress of parking at NGH leads cancer patient to consider stopping treatment

A tanker has been stationed in Rockingham Road, Corby to suck up contaminated water from the surface water drain/ IMG

This may be the reason why Corby smells of fish

The medicube Collagen No Cast Just Glow Sunscreen combines SPF50 protection with hydrating skincare ingredients for a radiant finish.

Viral K-beauty SPF shoppers call their new 'holy grail' sunscreen

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Emma’s award-winning pillow bundle is £70 cheaper

Laura Churchward CEO of KGH and NGH has left the role for a job in Cambridgeshire/IMG

Hospital boss leaves KGH and NGH after less than two years in post

Some of North Northants Council's leisure facilities- Corby International Pool, Waendel Leisure Centre, The Pemberton Centre and Kettering Swimming Pool /IMG

In house leisure plan may see pool creche shut and Corn Market Hall sold

Ad Feature NHS patients welcome at new Kettering dental practice

The Fitbit Charge 6 features built-in GPS, Google Wallet and up to seven days of battery life

Fitbit Charge 6 is back under £80 at Amazon

Moulton Grange, Northamptonshire, a Grade II-listed building, is marketed as a "luxury wedding venue" was raided in the "largest ever" seizure of illegal weight-loss injections.

UK's biggest black market weight-loss jab factory uncovered in stately home

A chicken in a broiler unit - file picture/ SWNS/ The sign in Avenue Road, Rushden protesting the plans/IMG

Controversial chicken farm plans for Rushden back for third time

Kettering walking footballers will feature in a national campaign to encourage people to keep active, even if they have health conditions/IMG

Kettering walking footballers boost campaign to get active

Staff engagement sessions have been held by the bosses at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals/ University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire hospital jobs under threat from AI plan

The ORDO Sonic+ Toothbrush and Charging Travel Case made it easier for me keep up with oral care routine wherever I was.

The travel-friendly toothbrush I’d recommend for cleaner teeth

A charity event is being held at Harborough Town Football Club on July 4 in aid of a charity set up by the parents of Florence Park, who underwent treatment for leukaemia aged eight

Charity match to support Corby youngster who underwent bone marrow transplant

The Nene Centre in Thrapston

New cancer rehabilitation programme launches at Northamptonshire leisure centre

East Midlands Ambulance Service ambulances outside Kettering General Hospital /IMG

Ambulance Service declares critical incident after period of sustained pressure

Amazon Prime Day has brought a rare discount to the Oura smart ring, a wearable health device loved by Theo Walcott designed for sleep, recovery and wellness tracking.

Oura smart ring loved by Theo Walcott gets rare Prime Day discount

Isebrook Hospital in Wellingborough

Staff restructuring programme under way at Northants hospitals

Corby and East Northants MP, Lee Barron, highlighted Jackie Hall's campaign at Prime Minister's Questions today (June 24)

Corby MP raises plight of 14-year-old Max Hall at PMQs

EMAS is hoping to have 40 more ambulances on the streets by 2029. Photo: EMAS.

£26 million of investment for 40 more ambulances across East Midlands

Ronalds Abele who drowned in 2024 (family picture) /The Embankment at Wellingborough/IMG

Danger warning issued: 'Stay away - the water can and does kill'

Grubby launches its first-ever ready meals, making cooking tasty dinners quick and easy (aff)

The plant-based food company on a mission

Mosey For Mand has raised nearly £14,000 for Breast Cancer Now

Friends and family rally round courageous Northamptonshire woman

Grubby says its new range of plant-based ready meals combines high protein and fibre with quick “heat, ding, eat” convenience.

Healthy ready meals have grown up

Lakelands Hospice was launched after the Corby community fundraised for the facility/Northants Telegraph/IMG

Corby's Lakelands Hospice launches year of celebration to mark 25 years of care

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