News
Our strategy 2026 to 2031: events for local communities
14 May 2026 - In-person and online events about what we’ve heard from you and what comes next
King’s exits Recovery Support Programme
12 May 2026 - King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has exited the Recovery Support Programme, formerly known as ‘special measures’, following a review by NHS England.
Bessemer Road and Caldecot Road: notice of temporary closure
08 May 2026 - Temporary closure and traffic management from 10pm on 8 May to 4am on 10 May
King’s surgeon made Professor of Practice
29 April 2026 - Congratulations to Mr Robert Bentley, Consultant in Craniofacial and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Trust, on being made a Professor of Practice by King’s College London
New collaboration between King’s Business School and King’s College Hospital to help drive business excellence
24 April 2026 - King’s Business School has formalised a new partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together excellence in vital support areas that are essential to the delivery of high-quality healthcare.
Bessemer Road and Caldecot Road: notice of temporary closure
22 April 2026 - Temporary closure and traffic management from 10pm on 24 April to 4am on 26 April
Bessemer Road and Caldecot Road closures postponed
07 April 2026 - Planned temporary closure this weekend (10 and 12 April) has been postponed
CQC rates four services at Trust as ‘Requires improvement’
04 March 2026 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today (4 March 2026) published four inspection reports for services provided by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Proposed changes to haematology cancer care at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH)
18 February 2026 - We are developing proposals to improve inpatient cancer care and upgrade day case care for haematology patients at the PRUH
New Non-Executive Directors join King’s
15 January 2026 - King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has appointed three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board.
Shape our strategy for 2026 to 2031
17 December 2025 - Come to one of our in-person events for our local communities
Reducing flu infection in our hospitals
15 December 2025 - Winter is a very busy time for the NHS, with seasonal illnesses and cold weather putting more pressure on the services we provide for patients.Chartwell ward at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH)
18 September 2025 - Following an internal review of inpatient cancer care provided on Chartwell ward at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), we are now developing proposals to improve how inpatient cancer care is delivered.
London Underground strikes – information for patients
01 September 2025 - Attending our hospitals during planned industrial action by the RMT, 7 to 11 September 2025
Choose Kindness: supporting safer, more respectful care at King’s
29 August 2025 - King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new campaign, Choose Kindness, to help tackle violence, abuse, and aggression in our hospitals
Strike action taking place from 25 to 30 July
11 July 2025 - Important information for patients during resident doctor strikes
King’s appoints new Chief People Officer
25 June 2025 - Damian McGuinness has been appointed to the role of Chief People Officer at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
King’s Health Partners publishes new strategy
16 June 2025 - King’s Health Partners (KHP) has today launched its vision of a reimagined health and care system informed by people, education, research, and innovation.
New Non-Executive Directors join King’s
06 May 2025 - Gerry Murphy and Dr Angela Spatharou have joined as new Non-Executive Directors to the Board at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
BBC Newsnight special on NHS features King’s
13 February 2025 - Staff at King’s featured in a special report about the NHS on BBC Two’s Newsnight broadcast on Thursday 13 February
Roadwork diversions temporarily affect PRUH car park entrance
11 February 2025 - Update, 17 Feb: these roadworks have now been completed.
Changes to bus route 45
29 January 2025 - The bus route serves King’s College Hospital. Changes start on Saturday 1 February 2025
Brand new endoscopy unit takes shape
28 October 2024 - Topping out ceremony of multi-million-pound unit at Princess Royal University Hospital
Voting opens in Council of Governor elections
03 July 2024 - Foundation Trust Members and our staff can vote in the 2024 Council of Governors election