News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
November’s New Profile Pic 2025
Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
New staff wellbeing hub opens at Orpington Hospital
19 August 2022 - The new facility was opened by Gareth Bacon, Member of Parliament for Orpington
Transport strikes – information for patients
17 August 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action this week
King’s Palliative Care team shortlisted for HSJ award
08 August 2022 - Team recognised in the NHS Race Equality Award category
#NewProfilePic for August 2022
01 August 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
King’s nurses shortlisted for major awards
28 July 2022 - Nicola de Lobel and Mira Osinibi have been recognised at the Nursing Times Awards
King’s nurse recognised by the British Journal of Nursing
28 July 2022 - Rashmi Thannikkal wins bronze in the Infection Prevention Nurse of the Year category
World Hepatitis Day
28 July 2022 - King’s leading the way on clinical trials for Hepatitis B
Rail strikes – information for patients
25 July 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action this week
New magazine – Inside King’s – launches
21 July 2022 - Inside King's is a new magazine, available in print and digital format, for staff and patients
A better healthcare experience for King’s patients
20 July 2022 - The London Care Record enables secure data sharing to enhance patient care and save time and money
King’s top Trust for organ donation
18 July 2022 - Latest figures show that King's is the leading Trust in the UK for organ donations
King’s improves survival rates for bowel cancer patients
14 July 2022 - Bowel cancer specialists at King's recognised for their work boosting survival rates
A more seamless healthcare experience for King’s patients
14 July 2022 - The London Care Records enables secure data sharing between London health and care services to enhance patient care
Changes to mask wearing in our hospitals
08 July 2022 - Face masks to be worn in all clinical areas except children services
A catch-up with Sue Slipman, King’s Non-Executive Director
07 July 2022 - “King's is an extraordinary place - and I am very proud to have been so closely associated with it.”