News
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The Physiological Society honours Dr Elsie Widdowson with Blue Plaque Unveiling
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

King’s College Hospital helipad engagement meeting
20 May 2025 - All members of the local community invited on Thursday 5 June 2025 at 9am

PRUH Diabetes service receives national accreditation
20 May 2025 - Congratulations to the Inpatient Diabetes service at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) on receiving a Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme (DCAP) from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).

Lead Nurse for Vulnerabilities represents Team King’s at Florence Nightingale Foundation Commemoration Service
19 May 2025 - Chelsie Sills was chosen to act as a lamp escort at the symbolic event

King’s designated as Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for second consecutive term
16 May 2025 - The designation recognises adult neuro-oncology centres that provide excellent treatment, care and research opportunities for patients with brain tumours

NHS collaboration allows patient with severe autism to enjoy first holiday
16 May 2025 - Teams from King’s College Hospital and University College London Hospital came together to administer vaccines

King’s surgeon named in top 100 most influential people in health
13 May 2025 - The accolade was in honour of his work in obesity

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.

King’s specialist consultant midwife receives national honour
01 May 2025 - Argyro Syngelaki has received a Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Fellowship for her work to improve care for women and their families

#NewProfilePic for May 2025
01 May 2025 - Every month, a different member of staff features as our #NewProfilePic on social media.