News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Team King’s helps Chelsea Flower Show garden bloom
Colleagues from King’s are part of a project bringing a stilt house to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, helping to raise awareness of a charity initiative to treat skin diseases.
Novavax Covid jab trialled at King’s approved by UK drugs
16 February 2022 - On 3 February, the UK drugs regulator MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) approved a fifth Covid-19 vaccine, developed by US company Novavax.
The Duchess of Cornwall visits The Haven Paddington
11 February 2022 - The Havens provide help and support to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted
Equalities Minister visits King’s Sexual Health Centre
11 February 2022 - Mike Freer MP visited the Sexual Health Centre to mark HIV Testing Week
King’s Interventional Radiology recognised nationally
11 February 2022 - The service has been awarded pilot status by the British Society of Interventional Radiology
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