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King’s research case study shows how personalised medicine can change lives

30 January 2024 - A research case published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows the benefits of tailoring treatment to an individual patient

Peace Bereavement Suite opens at King’s College Hospital

23 January 2024 - A dedicated facility, named after a King’s midwife, will support families experiencing baby loss

National award for King’s Thrombosis Team

22 January 2024 - A King’s College Hospital team that supports patients who need protection from dangerous blood clots have been recognised at a national awards ceremony.

Rob Bentley retains his role as National Clinical Director for Major Trauma and Burns

19 January 2024 - King’s surgeon re-appointed to prestigious national NHS leadership role

Bromley-based PRUH patients race to celebrate their recovery

18 January 2024 - Two patients receiving treatment in the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) have celebrated their recovery with a Zimmer Frame race.

Young boy meets surgeon who saved his life with ground-breaking procedure

12 January 2024 - A 12-year-old boy who underwent pioneering surgery while he was still in the womb has been reunited with the surgeon who gave him a chance of life.

King’s hosts doll representing child in need of a multi organ transplant

18 December 2023 - The Trust is supporting a new campaign to highlight children ‘Waiting to Live’

Team King’s wins MAMA Midwife of the Year 2023

14 December 2023 - Emily Woolliscroft, Consultant Midwife at King’s College Hospital, has been recognised by the MAMA Academy Awards 2023

Study led by King’s shows benefits for people living with chronic kidney disease

15 November 2023 - Exercise and lifestyle management app research led by King’s College Hospital could help improve kidney patients’ physical and mental health.

Gaming gift will help brighten stay for King’s patients

14 November 2023 - ICU and Liver patients at King’s College Hospital are to benefit from the legacy of a gaming fan and former patient

Epsom family announce the winner of King’s Lifesaver of the Year award

13 November 2023 - Simon and Emily Ellis pay tribute to the King’s College Hospital team who operated on their baby son before he was born

Experts gather at King’s for world-leading endoscopy conference

10 November 2023 - King’s Live 2023 ran from 9 – 10 November 2023

King’s Midwife wins Nursing Times Award

26 October 2023 - Laura Walton announced as Midwife of the Year by the Nursing Times

Patients move to the beat with King’s music therapy project

20 October 2023 - Former ICU patients at King’s are benefiting from music therapy to help with their rehabilitation

Team King’s among the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 BAME Health Figures

19 October 2023 - Dr Michael Brady and Felicia Kwaku feature in the publication’s most influential 50 Black, Asian and minority ethnic figures

King’s College Hospital lights up pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

17 October 2023 - King’s supports Baby Loss Awareness Week, which ran from 9-15 October 2023

Trans study in London becomes the world’s largest investigation of blood tests while on hormones

10 October 2023 - The Trans and Non-Binary Reference Intervals while on Hormone Therapy Study will help healthcare professionals care for trans and non-binary individuals.

King’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gastroenterology services ranked among best in the world

29 September 2023 - Newsweek has ranked King’s College Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Gastroenterology services among the best in the world in its annual list of the best provider of specialist hospital services.

Angela Helleur appointed to Executive Director role at King’s

17 August 2023 - Angela Helleur will join King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in September as Interim Site Chief Executive for Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and South Sites.

Team King’s is shortlisted for top nursing accolades

15 August 2023 - Dr Agimol Pradeep BEM and Dr Dilla Davis announced as finalists in a number of major industry awards.

Academic promotions for Team King’s

02 August 2023 - Five Trust staff members have gained academic promotions

Families continue to save and improve lives through deceased organ donation at King’s College Hospital

26 July 2023 - The latest figures show that King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was the leading donor hospital in the UK last year.

Transplant patient thanks King’s hospital staff with gold medal

20 July 2023 - More patients donated their organs at King’s College Hospital than at any other Trust in the UK last year, figures have revealed.

King’s Lung Function Unit celebrates first anniversary

20 July 2023 - Staff at the Lung Function Unit at King’s College Hospital are marking one year of testing, diagnosing and treating patients in new state-of-the art facilities.

King’s Security Officer back at work after recovering from a stroke

04 July 2023 - Stroke survivor Carlos Moonsam had life-saving treatment at his place of work