News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
New skin cancer service for Beckenham Beacon patients
Patients are being assessed and treated for skin cancer more quickly following the launch of a new teledermatology service.
#NewProfilePic for November 2022
01 November 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
Vote for your Lifesaver of the Year
21 October 2022 - Public vote open for King's Stars Annual Awards
King’s team wins Royal Society of Medicine award
13 October 2022 - The team’s work on advance care planning won the John Glyn prize for quality improvement
Call for local families to take part in new research
12 October 2022 - Babies across South London will play a vital role in a new research study combatting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RCN award win for King’s College Hospital staff
06 October 2022 - Two staff members at the Trust have won Royal College of Nursing London region’s Rising Star awards
Drug hope for millions of people living with chronic cough
06 October 2022 - The new treatment trialled at King’s College Hospital, has been found to ease the symptoms of chronic cough by up to 60%
Official opening of One Bromley Health Hub
06 October 2022 - The new health and care facility is conveniently located in The Glades shopping centre
Transport strikes – information for patients
28 September 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action on 1, 5 and 8 October
King’s gives older patients a boost to get active
27 September 2022 - Two thirds of patients with painful bone, muscle and joint conditions taking part in the novel pilot project, reported improvements in their health
New skin cancer treatment trialled at King’s
26 September 2022 - Liquid radiotherapy used as an alternative to surgical removal of cancerous lesions
Vaccination centre opens at new One Bromley Health Hub
22 September 2022 - The new hub is a health and care facility in The Glades shopping centre, Bromley, established by the One Bromley Local Care Partnership
Boost for brain tumour research at King’s
20 September 2022 - Charlotte’s BAG has raised £250,000 to aid vital research to benefit children and young adults with brain cancer
Trust services on Monday, 19 September 2022
12 September 2022 - The vast majority of non-urgent appointments and operations on Monday will be re-scheduled for a later date
Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report
09 September 2022 - Care Quality Commission (CQC) publishes inspection report for two medical wards at Orpington Hospital
King’s pays tribute to The Queen
09 September 2022 - A reflection on The Queen’s long association with the Trust