News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
#NewProfilePic for December 2023
Every month, a different staff member will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
National Apprenticeship Week, 7 to 13 February
07 February 2022 - Find out what it is like to be an apprentice at King's, and the career opportunities apprenticeships can open up
King’s confirms funding to improve patient care
7 February 2022 - Trust to roll out new electronic health record technology
#NewProfilePic for February 2022
01 February 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
Dry January with King’s Alcohol Care Team
28 January 2022 - Dr Nicky Kalk talks about about the health benefits of Dry January
Staying safe in our hospitals
27 January 2022 - As many COVID-19 restrictions have eased, we are reminding patients and visitors about the steps we all need to take
Suspected isolated gas leak at King’s College Hospital
20 January 2022 - Incident is under control, but some outpatient appointments have been re-scheduled
New operating theatre to open at Orpington Hospital
19 January 2022 - Hundreds more operations will be carried out each year
King’s supports COVID-19 vaccines
13 January 2022 - The vaccine gives patients and staff the best protection against the virus.
#NewProfilePic for January 2022
05 January 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
King’s Virologist recognised in New Year Honours
31 December 2021 - Dr Malur Sudhanva, Consultant Virologist, has been made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) for services to healthcare science
King’s patient paralysed last Christmas praises staff
24 December 2021 - Mark, who can now walk again, recently visited King’s staff and thanked them with festive gifts
New operating theatre to open at Orpington Hospital
17 December 2021 - We are in the process of constructing a new state-of-the-art operating theatre at Orpington Hospital
Clinic named after doctor who saved patients from amputation
13 December 2021 - Former England footballer Gary Mabbutt MBE, whose leg was saved by the clinic, honoured Professor Michael Edmonds
King’s Occupational Health team scoops top award
09 December 2021 - On Tuesday 7 December 2021, the Occupational Health team at King’s won the Occupational Health (OH) Team Award at the SOM Awards.
First plant-based vaccine for COVID-19 trialled at King’s
09 December 2021 - World’s first plant-based vaccine for COVID-19 trialled at King’s