News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Staying safe during a heatwave – advice
The Met Office has issued an Amber heat health alert for the Greater London area between Friday 22 May at 2pm and Thursday 28 May at 5pm
International Clinical Trials Day 2026
20 May 2026 - Every year on 20 May, we mark International Clinical Trials Day: the anniversary of James Lind's 1747 scurvy study, widely recognised as the world's first controlled clinical trial.
London hospital teams join forces to save 4-year-old girl
18 May 2026 - Close collaboration between specialists at King’s College Hospital and Evelina London Children’s Hospital, part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has saved the life of a four-year-old girl after an accident left her with life-threatening injuries.
Angela Rippon joins King’s volunteers to launch nationwide weekend of community action
15 May 2026 - Two community initiatives, The Big Help Out and The Big Lunch, are celebrating community volunteering and neighbourly action from 5 - 8 June 2026
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
“Every day, I witness courage, connection and the meaning of life.”
05 May 2026 - On International Day of the Midwife 2026, staff across the Trust came together to highlight the amazing work of midwives globally.
New welcome guide for King’s patients
01 May 2026 - Latest “Welcome to our hospitals” guide is now available
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
“We love seeing people’s lives change for the better”
29 April 2026 - The incredible work of our liver transplant unit will be showcased in an E4 docuseries
King’s Liver Team features in a new E4 documentary
28 April 2026 - Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story includes staff from King's College Hospital
New Collaborators Hub opens at King’s
28 April 2026 - King’s College Hospital Trust opens two dedicated areas within hospital grounds for patient feedback
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.
Surgical robotic procedure for kidney stones makes debut at King’s
23 April 2026 - King’s is trialling robotic-assisted surgery to treat patients with kidney stones.
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