News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Strike action taking place from 14 to 19 November
Important information for patients during resident doctor strikes
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
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