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Northampton doctor who gave drugs without a licence is free to work again

A doctor who was suspended while working for NHS Northamptonshire Healthcare has had his suspension revoked.

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Botezatu had worked at NGH for five years

Nurse at Northampton hospital gave Chinese burn to man with dementia

A nurse has been struck off after admitting she threatened to break the wrist of man with dementia after he lashed out at her.

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Towcester Area Door to Door has seen an increase in demand for the service and now has a substantial waiting list as a result

'Difficult times ahead' for South Northants community transport service if more volunteer drivers aren't found

A volunteer service offering transport to medical and wellbeing appointments in the South Northants area is in desperate need of new recruits.

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David Chapman and Ray Eldridge are two volunteers putting in extra shifts at Northampton General Hospital.

Volunteers put in extra hours at Northampton General Hospital to help staff cope with winter pressures

Northampton's hospital volunteers have gone above and beyond to help healthcare staff for this year's busy winter season.

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A report claims parts of Northamptonshire are facing a large shortfall in beds for elderly care by 2022.

Slow-moving care home projects means Northampton area will be 500 beds short by 2022

Parts of Northamptonshire are facing a shortfall of as many as 500 beds for elderly people by 2022 if projects to build new care homes do not get off the ground, a report has claimed.

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock (second from left) with deputy chief executive Deborah Needham and (far right) Michael Ellis

Health Secretary visits new assessment unit at Northampton General Hospital

Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health, has praised staff at NGH's new assessment unit.

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Concerns have been raised about insulin supplies

Concerns raised about insulin supplies after Brexit

A diabetes charity has raised concerns that Brexit may impact on the availability of life-saving insulin supplies.

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Should I renew my EHIC card or will Brexit make it invalid?

Q. I have received reminders to renew my EHIC 111.

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Kat Mason's third challenge will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in September

Northampton mum beat her cancer op anxiety... and is now ready to conquer the O2 Arena

A mum from Northampton who suffered anxiety following three serious operations is to embark on a year of fear-inducing challenges.

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Dr Michael Mosley: 'You dont need pills or expensive supplements to turn things around'

Dr Michael Mosley is heading to Northampton: the man behind the 5:2 diet talks food myths, cutting through nonsense and turning lives around

He’s the diet guru of the moment, with millions around the world following his 5:2 regime - and now Dr Michael Mosley is heading to Northampton to share his knowledge and answer questions from the public.

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Danes Camp Leisure Centre held a patient reunion with Alan who suffered a heart attack while on the treadmill. Pictured l-r: Michael Jinks, Julie Richards, Martin Allinson, Alan Burgin, Jean Tudor, Kathy Farmer and Scott Digby.

Quick-thinking Northampton gym staff praised for saving member's life

A 67-year-old man has thanked Northampton gym staff after they saved his life following a cardiac arrest.

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Dr Hussain's case was heard this week by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service

Northampton GP suspended over relationship with patient he made pregnant

A doctor has been suspended for three months over a relationship with a vulnerable patient at the Northampton surgery where he was working.

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Donations needed for new buggy to transport patients around Northampton General Hospital

An ever-increasing demand has meant one of the existing NGH buggies has become tired and in need of replacement.

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Busy Northampton GP surgery applies to open at night and at weekends

A doctor's surgery in Northampton whose lengthy waiting times were looked into by the Health Secretary is applying for longer opening hours.

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The Nye Bevan building is designed to help staff assess patients quickly in a different facility rather than a busy A&E

Fines over excess A&E patients means Northampton General Hospital is set for £18 million deficit

Fines and penalties mostly relating to high numbers of A&E patients is contributing to a multi-million pound deficit at NGH.

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Andrzej at the Fan Dance which he completed in 5 hours 1 minute and 4 seconds

Northampton man pushes his heart to its limit with 'SAS march' to thank hospice nurses

A Northampton man will take on endurance challenges to help the hospice that cared for his father.

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Northamptonshire health trust nominated for award after championing employees' wellbeing

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been shortlisted for an award in recognition of its employees' wellbeing.

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The entrance to the Pytchley Court Nursing Home site

Care home near Northampton will be shut down by April if improvements are not made

A nursing home that has been found wanting by inspectors on six occasions in three years is on its final chance

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Support meeting near Kettering for pulmonary fibrosis patients and families

A charity for people with or affected by pulmonary fibrosis is holding its first support group meeting in the county.

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Is your local gym fit to be in the 2019 final?

Search is on for the Northampton Chron Gym of the Year 2019

We all know regular exercise is the surest path to a longer, healthier and happier life.

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