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 consultant pharmacist awarded Hospital Pharmacist of the Year
Joanne Crook has been recognised in the Love Your Pharmacist awards 2025

Upgrading Endoscopy Services at the PRUH
28 February 2022 - We are making improvements to our endoscopy services at the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington.

King’s trauma team to feature in new documentary series
21 February 2022 - The four-part series will broadcast from 28 February on Channel 4

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.