News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Staying safe during a heatwave – advice
An amber health alert has been issued by UKHSA and the Met Office for London. It is expected to be in place until 23 June.
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
King’s provides services out of Coldharbour Works building
08 December 2021 - King’s therapy services move to the refurbished building
Dr KC Tan – a tribute
08 December 2021 - King's pays tribute to liver transplant surgeon Dr Tan Kai Chah (‘Dr KC Tan’)
King’s Able Joint Chair in conversation
03 December 2021 - Gavin Dean has recently been appointed as one of the Joint Chairs of King's Able. We caught up with Gavin to find out more.