News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
#NewProfilePic for December 2023
Every month, a different staff member will be our #NewProfilePic on social media

Nursing strikes – 18 and 19 January 2023
17 January 2023 - Important information for patients

King’s takes younger patients on a ‘Little Journey’
05 January 2023 - A new app, designed to help children overcome nerves before coming in for surgery, is due to be rolled out in January 2023

Nursing and ambulance strikes – January 2023
04 January 2023 - Important information for patients

#NewProfilePic for January 2023
03 January 2023 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media

CQC inspection reports
23 December 2022 - CQC publishes inspection reports on maternity care at King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH)

Ambulance staff to strike on Wednesday 21 December
19 December 2022 - Information for patients

Second issue of Inside King’s magazine out now
19 December 2022 - The winter issue of Inside King’s – the Trust magazine for staff and patients – has now landed

King’s Trauma Director awarded Jubilee Medal
16 December 2022 - Dr Malcolm Tunnicliff was awarded the accolade for services to pre-hospital care

Upgraded car parking deck opens at the PRUH
09 December 2022 - Gareth Bacon, MP for Orpington, and Sir Bob Neill, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst joined staff for the opening

Refurbished Harold Gillies Unit officially opens
09 December 2022 - Oral and maxillofacial surgery department re-opens at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup

Research results show promise for patients living with MND
09 December 2022 - Researchers have shared the results of a trial investigating a new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Group A Streptococcus (Strep A)
08 December 2022 - Information and guidance

King’s surgeon appointed to prestigious NHSE role
06 December 2022 - Rob Bentley has been appointed as Clinical Chair for the Trauma National Programme of Care

Become a King’s governor in 2023 – nominations close soon
06 December 2022 - A number of vacancies are available to join our Council of Governors

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visits King’s
06 December 2022 - Stephen Barclay MP visited the Trust on World AIDS Day 2022