News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
New link-bridge at the PRUH incorporates Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag design
A new link-bridge at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Farnborough was officially opened today (Friday 2 June), and proudly features a large reproduction of the Intersex-Inclusive Pride flag, designed by Valentino Vecchietti.
#NewProfilePic for June 2023
01 June 2023 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media. This month’s new profile picture features Kirsty Fulton, the Senior Head of Nursing for General Medicine at the Princess Royal University Hospital. Kirsty first joined King’s in 2002 as a Head […]
King’s doctor made MBE in special ceremony at his home
31 May 2023 - Professor Mark Monaghan, who led clinical and academic echocardiography for more than three decades at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded an MBE for his services to cardiology.
Strike action taking place from 14 to 17 June
30 May 2023 - Important information for patients during junior doctor strike
Robotic surgery first at King’s College Hospital
23 May 2023 - A state of the art robotic surgery system is now in operation at King’s
King’s Associate Director is revealed as a finalist in the British Ex Forces in Business Awards
19 May 2023 - Lieutenant Colonel Alex Saunders QARANC has been shortlisted for a national award
King’s transplant patient wins silver at the World Transplant Games
18 May 2023 - Andy Taylor bags a silver medal for Team GB in Australia
“King’s gave me a platform to develop as a nurse”
11 May 2023 - King's nurse, Minija Joseph marks International Nurses’ Day
Rail strikes – information for patients
10 May 2023 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action in May and June
King’s nurse invited to watch coronation
05 May 2023 - Caitlin Adeniyi-Jones will be among 3,800 people selected to watch the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Celebrating the Coronation at King’s
04 May 2023 - King’s kicks off the celebrations with a special Coronation high tea for patients, and sweet treats for staff
Super Saturday operating at King’s combats patient waiting lists
03 May 2023 - Urology staff are reducing the backlog for non-emergency surgery caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Double Olympic Champion opens newly refurbished unit at King’s
03 May 2023 - “Through my own experience of losing my mother to myeloma, I know how important it is that blood cancer patients receive the best possible care.” – Dame Kelly Holmes
#NewProfilePic for May 2023
02 May 2023 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
Strike action taking place from 30 April to 1 May
27 April 2023 - Important information for patients during nursing strike
Supporting families through pregnancy loss and baby loss
26 April 2023 - For the majority of people, pregnancy results in the birth of a healthy baby, but sadly, some families do not get the happy outcome they expected.
New Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at King’s
26 April 2023 - Bernadette Thompson OBE has been appointed as the new Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
King’s Black and Black Mixed Heritage antenatal workshop
25 April 2023 - Women and expectant parents planning to have their baby with us at King’s are invited to attend the Black and Black Mixed Heritage antenatal group, a workshop to support and empower parents-to-be.
King’s team wins Professional Excellence award
06 April 2023 - The neuro-oncology team at King’s College Hospital has been recognised by The Brain Tumour Charity
Lambeth GP Food Co-op celebrates 10-year anniversary
04 April 2023 - The community-led initiative at King's helps reduce social isolation by bringing people together
One provider for contraception and sexual health services
03 April 2023 - King’s is now the main provider of all sexual health and reproductive services in Bromley from 3 April 2023
#NewProfilePic for April 2023
01 April 2023 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
Strike action taking place from 11 to 15 April
31 March 2023 - Important information for patients during junior doctor strike
King’s trial to investigate fibroids link to blood clots
31 March 2023 - The trials aims to establish whether uterine fibroids could increase patients’ risk of developing blood clots
King’s internship scheme helps young people into employment
27 March 2023 - The Trust partnered with Bromley College and Bromley Council to deliver the programme
Project SEARCH proves to be a success at King’s
27 March 2023 - King’s partnered with DFN Project SEARCH in September 2021 to provide young people with workplace internships