News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
King’s nurse in the running for national award
Congratulations to Mira Osinibi who has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award
Change to parking charges for patients and visitors at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington Hospital
24 July 2024 - The new parking charges will be introduced from 1 August 2024
Synnovis and data security – information for patients
11 July 2024 - On 3 June, a cyber-attack was carried out on our pathology service provider, Synnovis
Vote for King’s in the BeLambeth Awards
10 July 2024 - Trust shortlisted in five categories and voting closes on Wednesday 17 July
Clinical trial using new device to treat children with epilepsy
05 July 2024 - A clinical trial using a new device to perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) on children with epilepsy has begun.
Voting opens in Council of Governor elections
03 July 2024 - Foundation Trust Members and our staff can vote in the 2024 Council of Governors election
#NewProfilePic for July 2024
01 July 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
PRUH radiographer takes on the world
25 June 2024 - Team King's represented at Paralympics
Custom-built robot could help people living with eye disease
12 June 2024 - Experts at King’s College Hospital and King’s College London are using robot radiotherapy to improve patients’ experience while also reducing cost
King’s College Hospital honorary consultant surgeon awarded Order of the Star of Italy Knighthood
07 June 2024 - Professor Francesco Rubino has been recognised for his work to improve patients’ lives
Disruption to pathology services
04 June 2024 - Synnovis, the Trust’s pathology provider, have confirmed that they have been the victim of a ransomware cyber attack.
PRUH midwife presented with national award
03 June 2024 - Hannah Turner has won a MAMA Academy Student Midwife Award
#NewProfilePic for June 2024
01 June 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
Strike action taking place during June and July
30 May 2024 - Important information for patients during junior doctor strike
King’s Consultant Pharmacist announced as Chair of the Learning Division for the Intensive Care Society
23 May 2024 - Reena Mehta is first pharmacist to hold the role of Chair of the Learning Division within the Society
New Respiratory Support Unit opens at the PRUH
22 May 2024 - New unit at Princess Royal University Hospital has 12 specialist beds