News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Temporary disruption to some services at Beckenham Beacon
Several services have been closed today (11 September), and until further notice.
King’s Annual Members’ Meeting 2026 – open to all
08 September 2026 - The Trust's 2026 meeting will take place on Tuesday 29 September
King’s recruits world’s first patient for rare blood cancer trial
07 September 2026 - King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has recruited the first patient globally for a trial exploring treatments for a rare type of blood cancer.
“Saving my son remains the greatest privilege of my life”
01 September 2026 - Harry's father donated part of two organs in extremely rare transplant case
King’s Consultant Physiotherapist wins national research leadership prize
28 August 2026 - Congratulations to Dr Charles Reilly
CQC publishes inspection report on two services at King’s College Hospital
28 August 2026 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated two services at King’s College Hospital as ‘Requires Improvement’ following an inspection in June this year
“The scar I bear is a reminder of what I did to save my son’s life”
26 August 2026 - Summiya Begum shares her story of becoming a living organ donor to save her son
King’s recognised for excellence in Parkinson’s care
18 August 2026 - The Trust has once again been recognised as a Parkinson’s Foundation Centre of Excellence.
1 million people now use MyChart as part of their care
11 August 2026 - More than 1 million people are now using MyChart at King's College Hospital and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trusts
King’s short-listed for HSJ Awards
11 August 2026 - Team King’s has been short-listed for four awards at the upcoming Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards
Virtual 3D Tour of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at King’s
10 August 2026 - A new interactive tour of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King’s is now available.
King’s Consultant Pharmacist elected Honorary Treasurer of the Intensive Care Society
05 August 2026 - Congratulations to Reena Mehta
Orpington Hospital introduces robotic-assisted surgery for bones and joints
31 July 2026 - Robot-assisted surgery to help speed up recovery time
Surgical care rating at King’s College Hospital improves to ‘Good’
30 July 2026 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated surgical care at King’s College Hospital as ‘Good’ overall following an inspection in April this year.
King’s nurse receives prestigious award for transforming diabetes care
22 July 2026 - Diabetes Specialist Nurse at King's awarded the June James Award
King’s Play Specialist receives award for innovation
17 July 2026 - Specially adapted teddy bears are used to show children what it’s like to have a blood test in hospital.