News
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King’s to feature in new Netflix series
‘Critical: Between Life and Death’ to drop on 23 July
Staying safe during a heatwave – advice
26 June 2025 - An amber health alert has been issued for London by the UK Health Security Agency. It is expected to be in place from 27 June until 2 July
Jane Lyons MBE appointed as Lead Governor
26 June 2025 - Jane becomes the Lead Governor for the Council of Governors at the Trust
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
2025 Adult Inpatient Survey
24 June 2025 - Patients wanted to participate in focus groups to help develop the 2025 Adult Inpatient Survey.
King’s neurosurgeon discusses breakthrough on BBC Breakfast
16 June 2025 - Thanks to funding from Charlotte's BAG, we can now do molecular testing of brain tumours
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.
Promising results in King’s trial to reduce urinary incontinence in women with chronic cough
16 June 2025 - Over half the trial cohort experienced a reduction in symptoms
King’s supports opening of new hospital in Nigeria through partnership with Afreximbank
12 June 2025 - The project brings benefits to the NHS and the people of Abuja
The Physiological Society honours Dr Elsie Widdowson with Blue Plaque Unveiling
05 June 2025 - Widdowson’s legacy is celebrated with a sweet apple twist
King’s calls on hairdressers to join volunteering team
04 June 2025 - The Trust is seeking qualified hairdressers and barbers
#NewProfilePic for June 2025
01 June 2025 - Every month, a different member of staff features as our #NewProfilePic on social media.
King’s nurse awarded leadership scholarship
28 May 2025 - Congratulations to Dani Nebres, Lead Nurse at in our Clinical Research Facility, who has been awarded a Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholarship.
Landmark UK study could lead to more effective treatments for people living with brain cancer
27 May 2025 - In the largest ever study of its kind, an analysis of entire tumour genomes has provided the most complete picture yet of an aggressive type of brain cancer.
Teen and young adult unit opens on neuro ward
23 May 2025 - Dedicated area for young patients undergoing brain or spinal surgery
‘Outstanding’ staff members recognised with RCN awards
20 May 2025 - Two members of Team King’s have been announced winners of the prestigious awards