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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

So so happy 😀 to let you know that we will be receiving £2.9m for a new children’s A&E department @NGHnhstrust our estates & operational teams are busy planning & the unit will be operational by the end of the year

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

I have spent more than half of my working life so far at NGH & whilst I will miss #teamngh I feel very privileged to be offered the CEO role at KGH as part of the group & I’m looking forward to working with a great leadership team to further improve patient care

Northampton General Hospital 💙

@NGHnhstrust

3 years

Deborah Needham has been appointed as Hospital Chief Executive for Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Debbie has provided leadership to NGH for nearly six months now as interim Hospital CEO.

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

As everyone prepares to leave work today to spend the next 4 days with family & friends, please spare a thought to the wonderful nhs staff who will be working to care for other families rather than their own this Christmas #amazingnhs

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

1 year

A blast from the past today, spied in our library @KettGeneral If you know, you know!!

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Standing on the billing road this evening at 8pm listening & joining in with thanks for the NHS. Feeling very humbled & privileged to be part of the NHS & #teamngh @NGHnhstrust A moment to remember forever 👏👏👏👏 #clapforNHS

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

A very emotional end to our seven day shift in the incident room. Feeling very proud to be part of the NGH family. Thankyou @FireChiefNhants & @NorthantsChief #oneteam 💙

Northampton General Hospital 💙

@NGHnhstrust

4 years

Happy birthday and thank you @captaintommoore from Northampton General Hopsital and our fantastic friends 💙 tonight we clap for you #TomMoore #WeWalkWithTom #NHS #NHSClap #ThankYouThursday #clapforNHS

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

I had the most amazing send off from @NGHnhstrust - Thankyou #teamNgh - two weeks off now before I start my new chapter

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

For the two I never got to meet #WaveOfLight

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

#ProjectM #OurNHSPeople A2. When you’ve had a busy day & you get home to a big & daft German shepherd dog who loves you no matter what!

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Saw this on a door whilst at @NGHnhstrust today & reminded me that you never know what people are going through, always be kind & compassionate 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

30 years ago today I started my career in the NHS as a student nurse. The time has gone so quickly & I feel really privileged to work for such a fantastic organisation that has given me so many opportunities #ournhs 🙏

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

A huge thankyou to the very kind lady who bought me coffee today after my Apple Pay failed to work. I was mortified at the time but thankful of that very kind lady for rescuing me 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Lovely day at #NorthamptonPride today with @UHNNHSGroup & @karenmspellman #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Back in my office now @NGHnhstrust having spent the most amazing 3hrs with our domestic staff. I’m in awe, humbled & super proud of everything they are & all that they do. 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

I’m a bit late, but day one of my new job @KettGeneral yesterday I went for a wander, got lost & was rescued by some lovely staff. Visited our NICU & Naseby ward & was very warmly welcomed & shown around. Great to be out meeting our staff & learning all about KGH 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

@NGHnhstrust #teamngh whatever the announcement is at 8pm this eve regarding restrictions, we will need to & we will dig deep & continue to look after each other & our patients together as a team 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

You might be feeling worried right now, but I have no doubt that we will rise to the challenge that the 2nd peak will inevitably bring. We must continue to support each other & get through this together with our heads high & a smile for our patients & for each other - teamNGH 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Sleep well & Thankyou for being such an inspiration, supporter of our wonderful NHS & genuinely just amazing 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

First weekend day in our incident control room @NGHnhstrust and @CarlDepCOO is already singing whilst making tea!

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Today I got lost (worst so far), stood in the corridor feeling totally lonely & not knowing who to call. A lovely Porter came to my rescue & walked me all the way to where I was supposed to be. Hugely thankful to that amazing colleague @KettGeneral 🙏 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

My bro played footy (goal k) as a boy, & when they lost dad always said “it’s not ur fault, the ball has to get through 10 men before it gets to u”. It got through 10 men before it went to penalties. You stood up for us,let’s stand with u,Sancho,Saka Rashford

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

10 months

Yesterday I had the privilege of interviewing @therealgokwan as our final headliner in the Northants virtual well-being festival. Thank you Gok, I was blown away by your story of courage, tenacity & strength. You are a truly lovely person. A fantastic end to the week 🙏🏻💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

When your mum sends you a “hello” card during lockdown. Mum: “it’s the only one I had in the drawer” me: it’s for the birth of a baby boy mum! 👇🤦🏼‍♀️❤️

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

10 months

This is the wonderful woman who keeps me going, keeps me organised & in check everyday, & she even knows when coffee is needed! I couldn’t do without her, an amazing business manager, and a very kind colleague & friend. #NHS75 #NHS75Women #valued 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

7 months

For my two that I never got to meet & for all those whose hearts ache #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #WaveOfLight

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

1/2 Today we apologised to our staff for the challenging position we are in with regard to emergency admissions. Our hospital is full and our staff are working their hardest to make sure everyone is safe. I am sincerely grateful to every member of #teamNgh @NGHnhstrust

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Shining a light tonight for Sarah & all the other girls who never made it home 💕 #ReclaimTheStreets

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Lots of conversations with others recently about being tired, washed out & needing rest. It’s ok not to feel ok, we must remember that and take time for ourselves. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Today’s silver team @NGHnhstrust We stay here for you, please stay at home for us #COVID ー19 #StayAtHome #teamngh

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

Our key rings have arrived. Especially for those extremely sad but precious times in AE, Children’s wards & Maternity 💕 @NGHnhstrust Thank you to @NHCFGreenHeart & @pinkladyapril

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

I work in an acute NHS hospital. We have patients who have been admitted with covid & I am proud to say that I am double vaccinated & have had my booster as well. It’s not just me I want to protect, it’s my team, our people & our patients. #GetBoosted

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Today’s incident room.... @CarlDepCOO making a list of the coffee & teas for the team... in the mean time; Caroline has actually made the drinks whilst he’s faffing with pen & paper #girlpower

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

1 year

This is the start of our amazing journey. It’s very exciting & such a great asset for patients & colleagues #kghexcellence

Kettering General

@KettGeneral

1 year

KGH has received the go-ahead to start enabling works to prepare for our planned multi-million pound rebuild. See

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Thank you to @MaynardMemoria1 for donating this very special memorial stone. 🙏🏻

Kettering General

@KettGeneral

2 years

Today we took delivery of a very special memorial stone. This will act as a permanent reminder of the impact Covid has had on our hospital and community. Thank you to Michael, Julien and Will who installed the stone. We will hold a small blessing ceremony in a few weeks time.

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

To all the fantastic women @KettGeneral & @NGHnhstrust and to those who I’ve learnt from, admire & respect hugely but mostly my wonderful mum @Jean_Clegg1 happy IWD 2021 #InternationalWomensDay

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Our executive team starting our “big Thankyou” to staff yesterday. Very much embracing the Christmas spirit @NGHnhstrust 🎄 #teamngh 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

A lovely card arrived today & it’s anonymous 🤔

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

5 years

27 years ago. This amazing woman got me into nursing! She literally dragged me to the school of nursing and I’ve never looked back since, love my job, love the NHS. Love you Mum. #IND2019

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

A fantastic visit today to our new Macmillan support & information centre. Wonderful & humbling to see how proud & excited our Lead cancer nurse Ruth was. Ruth & Danielle are still getting ready for the opening. We can’t wait to see it completed 👏🏻💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

My candles for my two special ones. 🤍🤍 #WaveOfLight

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Wow, end of week 1. I’ve met some lovely people, seen some familiar faces, visited some wards & departments, got lost (several times) & been found! But most importantly smiled lots 😊 @KettGeneral

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

A lovely surprise today, beautiful flowers 💐 & card from one of our NEDs welcoming me into the team. Really thoughtful #teamkgh

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

11 months

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of talking about the wonderful Glennis Hooper at her new book launch. Glennis & the crazy hats have raised £3.4m over the last 20yrs, £1.4m of which was for @KettGeneral & we are all truly grateful for the support from Glennis. 🙏🏻💖

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

1 year

We are all really pleased (and excited) to hear that the government is committing to our new hospital build. This is very much needed for our community. Thankyou @PHollobone for your support to date #kghexcellence

Kettering General

@KettGeneral

1 year

Great news on the KGH rebuild with the Government reiterating its commitment to deliver our new hospital by 2030. For more see:

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Looking forward to spending tomorrow meeting new colleagues @KettGeneral 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

It’s the busiest time of the year for the NHS & @NGHnhstrust is no exception.All our staff are doing amazing things every day to care for our patients & for each other. There are no words to describe the pride & It seems such a minor thing to say thankyou but thankyou #teamngh 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

My special boy 🐶💙 #NationalLoveYourPetDay

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Just witnessed a @EMASNHSTrust ambulance being told by @StarbucksUK to join the big Q for coffee. Starbucks you should be ashamed. They left without a drink! #bluelightfamily

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Spent some time on our ITU @NGHnhstrust today, completely in awe of our nurses & doctors who are caring for covid patients every day & doing a brilliant job #teamngh 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

A small thankyou to our amazing staff @NGHnhstrust ☕️ #TeamNGH

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

I’ve had my winter jabs, colleagues @KettGeneral have you? 💙 #Booster #HelpUsHelpYou

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

7 years

Very proud of my fab IT team working hard to make sure we stay safe @NGHnhstrust #NHSCyberAttack

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

The sun is shining over Northamptonshire this morning. I’ve booked my pedicure & hair appointments, the shops will be opening soon and weather permitting we are dining out soon.... What’s not to feel happy about 👏🏻👏🏻🥂

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Today’s thought 👇🏻👇🏻

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

Thankyou to all our staff who made it in to work today. You are amazing and we couldn’t manage without you. Providing the best possible care for our patients @NGHnhstrust

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

I started in the NHS 29 years ago & I have never looked back. I feel honoured & very proud to work for the best institution in the world - Our NHS 💙. Happy 72nd Birthday 🥂🎉 & Thank you to all our staff who working today 💙

Northampton General Hospital 💙

@NGHnhstrust

4 years

Thank you! 👏👏 👏Here's a thank you message from Deborah Needham, our Chief Operating Officer/Deputy CEO at NGH @NghCoo

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Happy #InternationalDogDay 🐶💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Today I had the best time doing ET to ward. Visited Twywell ward & went totally off script, thoroughly enjoyed my time talking to a patient; previous CEO, who was part of setting up the new NHS many years ago.Fascinating conversation & amazing feedback on his stay @KettGeneral 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Lovely walk round today @NGHnhstrust & so nice to get out from behind my computer screen. I’m so proud of how our staff are coping with the challenges we face. A great conversation with one of our div mgrs who really lifted my spirits also 💙 #teamngh @Tucker1Matthew thank you

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

24 days

Lovely afternoon with colleagues celebrating their long service in the NHS @KettGeneral #meaningfulrecognition

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Today I visited our mortuary team & was shown around by the most energetic,thoughtful & loyal person you could wish to meet. Our patients who are on their final journey are looked after amazing well.Mick & the team truly go above & beyond.I was completely blown away by their care

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

I couldn’t be prouder. The county response led by one of our own Directors (Chris Pallot) as well as @sstansfieldcb & @mumof3runs .. a massive well done & even bigger THANK YOU 🙏 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Childhood memories in the Needham house this morning 🍋

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Today’s leadership thought.... thanks to @theeprrmanager

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

One of the best bits of the week - writing a personal thank you card to colleagues who have gone above & beyond @KettGeneral - meaningful recognition #thankyou 🙏💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

A great day @KettGeneral in advance of starting next month. A warm welcome, friendly teams & lovely lunch 😊 Thankyou @ImtiazRabia

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

10 months

As we celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS, we are also celebrating the remarkable NHS women. The first on my twitter feed today is my Mum who taught me mostly about compassion, courage & love. I am forever grateful, between us we have 78 years NHS service 💙 #NHS75 #NHS75Women …

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

We have been completely overwhelmed by the support of many businesses offering our staff @NGHnhstrust gifts & food including @waitrose @LushLtd @LidlGB @SUBWAY @Tesco @McDonaldsUK @TheBodyShopUK & many many more local businesses. It’s very much appreciated - Thankyou 🙏

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

Feeling quite emoshe @NGHnhstrust opening tomorrow #teamNGH

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

So far I have met some great members of team NGH - Domestics. I’ve learnt about different coloured cloths & mops & I’ve been taught & had a go at Cex & mopping 💙 @NGHnhstrust

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Today’s office assistant is no help what so ever #sacked

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Yesterday I learnt that our two lovely gardeners; Tom & Ralph cover a whopping 33 acre site making sure our gardens are always looking lovely. Ralph has worked @KettGeneral for 70 yrs - that’s dedication. Happy National healthcare estates & facilities day to you both 👏🏻👏🏻

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Long service awards @KettGeneral today, being able to say thank you to colleagues for their service & commitment has been the highlight of my week so far

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Today’s silver team in our incident room @NGHnhstrust thanks everyone & good to see staff dropping by to see us today. #teamngh #nghfamily

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 months

It was a delight to hear from Lilford wards senior team today about the amazing work they are doing. Including harm free care, no/v little agency staff & no patient complaints over several years #kghexcellence

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

5 years

Merry Christmas from the exec team @NGHnhstrust we have been out delivering cards & mince pie/coffee vouchers to all our fantastic staff this morning, to say thankyou & Merry Christmas. We did obviously get some v strange looks! #teamngh

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Today I received the best Christmas card so far @KettGeneral 🎄💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Love is love & don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. #stampitout #IDAHOBIT2021

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Good to see our new (rather large) banners up ⁦ @KettGeneral ⁩ today. Hopeful that people will see them & think 111 first

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

In this morning to see our early staff for the big Pepsi giveaway @pepsi @NGHnhstrust @Britvic

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

This week we have seen the worst pressures so far this winter.Our staff have coped amazingly well, going above & beyond 2 make sure our patients are safe & well looked after.Every member of staff @NGHnhstrust deserves a medal 🥇 for what they do/are doing #teamngh at its best

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

We are ready. Lots of excitement on the wards @NGHnhstrust & apparently it feels like Christmas @SiobhanAbrahams !!

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 years

A fantastic weekend for A&E performance @NGHnhstrust despite a tricky Friday eve. Thankyou to all those who worked over the W/E & well done 👍

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

6 months

It was a pleasure to meet & congratulate Linda today

Jayne Skippen

@Jayneskippen1

6 months

What an amazing privilege to award Linda her CNO Silver award- very proud!

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

1 year

Happy #IWD2023 to all the amazing women I’ve had the pleasure of working with,here are a few @JeanKnightNHFT @FayEmmaGordon @FionaBarnes14 @WillsCM1 @Jayneskippen1 @PaulaKirkpatri5 @UHLRebeccaCOO @AngelaHillery @alicekatiepower @RaniRiner @pinkladyapril @emmawimpress @ImtiazRabia

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Yesterday I worked with 2 of our amazing volunteers @NGHnhstrust to deliver letters for loved ones & do video calls for families - it was very touching & certainly a stark reminder of this awful virus that’s keeping families apart (but safe) 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Thankyou @LesleySmith38 for stopping me today when I accidentally forgot to put a face mask on as I walked out of my office. It’s easy to forget & im grateful for you stopping me. #callitout 😷

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

A lovely gift on my desk when I arrived in our incident room @NGHnhstrust today. Made my day ☕️ Thankyou Caroline 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

A visit to see our children’s ward @KettGeneral today & bumped into these older creatures. 🦕🦖 huge thanks to Christina for spending time talking & showing me the ward

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Happy #IWD2022 to all the amazing women I work with & have worked with over the years 💝 & to every amazing woman @KettGeneral 💝

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

2/2 I would also like to apologise to the many patients who have waited longer than we would like in our A&E & to patients who have had their operations delayed. I am sincerely sorry & would like to assure our patients that we are doing all we can to create space @NGHnhstrust

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Today’s office assistant does not look ready for work 🐶💕💤

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

4 years

Waking up in the welsh valleys today. Peaceful except for the sheep 🐑 🐑🐑 #wellbeing #downtime

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

2 years

Looking forward to our visit to @SouthfieldSch this morning to talk about women in leadership roles in the NHS & my journey over the last 30yrs #nhs @jakeharrisonkgh @emmawimpress

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

So this is happening soon…👇🏻👇🏻 & it’s open to everyone 💙

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

I have just had the most amazing visit from one of Santa’s elf’s. With a key, scroll & gift! I have no idea what’s going on but it’s made my day! @NGHnhstrust @NghVolunteers

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

7 years

Just watching the 6.30pm news and feeling very proud of #teamngh 👏👏👏 our wonderful staff do an amazing job every day (also a special mention for management on the programme) 🎉

BBC East

@BBCLookEast

7 years

. @NGHnhstrust is rated good by @CareQualityComm inspectors having previously been told it requires improvement.

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

Such a privilege today to pay tribute to our staff & community 💙 #teamkgh

Kettering General

@KettGeneral

3 years

We have had a 30ft high ‘Tree of Hope’ mural painted in our atrium to symbolise the impact of, and recovery from, the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on our website: #TeamKGH 🏥 #TreeOfHope

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Deborah Needham

@KGH_CEO

3 years

This time last year who would have thought that we would be facing one of the most lonely,challenging & sad years so far in our lives. I am thankful for our wonderful NHS & feel very privileged to be part of it. Today I will be thinking of those we knew & sadly lost #OneYearOn

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