News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
New Chair appointed for King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sir David Behan has been appointed as the new Chair of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Rob Bentley retains his role as National Clinical Director for Major Trauma and Burns
19 January 2024 - King’s surgeon re-appointed to prestigious national NHS leadership role
Bromley-based PRUH patients race to celebrate their recovery
18 January 2024 - Two patients receiving treatment in the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) have celebrated their recovery with a Zimmer Frame race.
Young boy meets surgeon who saved his life with ground-breaking procedure
12 January 2024 - A 12-year-old boy who underwent pioneering surgery while he was still in the womb has been reunited with the surgeon who gave him a chance of life.
Update: Postponed – London Underground strikes – information for patients
05 January 2024 - Update: Strike action planned by the RMT union for this week has now been called off
A catch-up with Professor Jon Cohen, King’s Non-executive Director
02 January 2024 - Last month, Professor Jon Cohen, Non-executive Director at King’s, stepped down from his role, having joined the Trust Board in 2015
#NewProfilePic for January 2024
01 January 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
Christmas cheer as mum gifts young son with life-saving liver transplant
23 December 2023 - One of the smallest ever children believed to have undergone a successful liver transplant is home for Christmas, after undergoing a second life-saving transplant thanks to his mother’s donation.
Four-year-old celebrates Christmas after innovative surgery at King’s
22 December 2023 - Four-year-old Sophia is enjoying her first Christmas school break, having beaten the odds to complete her first two terms at school following successful pioneering surgery before she'd even been born.
Hospital strikes – NHS bosses ask public to help avoid the nightmare before Christmas
19 December 2023 - Hospital leaders in south east London have issued an urgent appeal for the public to use A&E services for real emergencies only, ahead of the latest junior doctor strikes
King’s hosts doll representing child in need of a multi organ transplant
18 December 2023 - The Trust is supporting a new campaign to highlight children ‘Waiting to Live’
Team King’s wins MAMA Midwife of the Year 2023
14 December 2023 - Emily Woolliscroft, Consultant Midwife at King’s College Hospital, has been recognised by the MAMA Academy Awards 2023
Strike action taking place during December and January
06 December 2023 - Important information for patients during junior doctor strikes
Rail strikes – information for patients
04 December 2023 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action this week
#NewProfilePic for December 2023
01 December 2023 - Every month, a different staff member will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
Memorial Services at the Trust
30 November 2023 - Details of services taking place at King's to remember loved ones