News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Strike action taking place from 25 to 30 July
Important information for patients during resident doctor strikes
King’s consultant pharmacist awarded Hospital Pharmacist of the Year
09 July 2025 - Joanne Crook has been recognised in the Love Your Pharmacist awards 2025
King’s neonatal department receives major donation from Bukhman Philanthropies
08 July 2025 - The generous donation will enhance care for smallest patients
Staying safe during a heatwave – advice
08 July 2025 - An amber heat health alert has been issued for London by the UK Health Security Agency. It is expected to be in place from 11 July 2025 at 12 midday until 14 July at 9am
Team King’s shines bright on the 2025 Nursing Times awards shortlist
04 July 2025 - Three nominees from King’s are finalists in the Nursing Times awards
King’s named in top 20 most improved NHS Trusts for urgent and emergency care
01 July 2025 - Significant improvement in 12-hour performance in 2024/25, compared to 2023/24
#NewProfilePic for July 2025
01 July 2025 - Every month, a different member of staff features as our #NewProfilePic on social media.
King’s to feature in new Netflix series
26 June 2025 - ‘Critical: Between Life and Death’ to drop on 23 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