News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Outdoor Critical Care Roof Garden opens at King’s College Hospital
Patients can receive full life support, while experiencing the therapeutic benefits of greenery, fresh air and natural light
Promising results in King’s trial to reduce urinary incontinence in women with chronic cough
16 June 2025 - Over half the trial cohort experienced a reduction in symptoms
King’s supports opening of new hospital in Nigeria through partnership with Afreximbank
12 June 2025 - The project brings benefits to the NHS and the people of Abuja
The Physiological Society honours Dr Elsie Widdowson with Blue Plaque Unveiling
05 June 2025 - Widdowson’s legacy is celebrated with a sweet apple twist
King’s calls on hairdressers to join volunteering team
04 June 2025 - The Trust is seeking qualified hairdressers and barbers
#NewProfilePic for June 2025
01 June 2025 - Every month, a different member of staff features as our #NewProfilePic on social media.
King’s nurse awarded leadership scholarship
28 May 2025 - Congratulations to Dani Nebres, Lead Nurse at in our Clinical Research Facility, who has been awarded a Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholarship.
Landmark UK study could lead to more effective treatments for people living with brain cancer
27 May 2025 - In the largest ever study of its kind, an analysis of entire tumour genomes has provided the most complete picture yet of an aggressive type of brain cancer.
Teen and young adult unit opens on neuro ward
23 May 2025 - Dedicated area for young patients undergoing brain or spinal surgery
‘Outstanding’ staff members recognised with RCN awards
20 May 2025 - Two members of Team King’s have been announced winners of the prestigious awards
King’s College Hospital helipad engagement meeting
20 May 2025 - All members of the local community invited on Thursday 5 June 2025 at 9am
PRUH Diabetes service receives national accreditation
20 May 2025 - Congratulations to the Inpatient Diabetes service at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) on receiving a Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme (DCAP) from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP).
Lead Nurse for Vulnerabilities represents Team King’s at Florence Nightingale Foundation Commemoration Service
19 May 2025 - Chelsie Sills was chosen to act as a lamp escort at the symbolic event
King’s designated as Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for second consecutive term
16 May 2025 - The designation recognises adult neuro-oncology centres that provide excellent treatment, care and research opportunities for patients with brain tumours
NHS collaboration allows patient with severe autism to enjoy first holiday
16 May 2025 - Teams from King’s College Hospital and University College London Hospital came together to administer vaccines
King’s surgeon named in top 100 most influential people in health
13 May 2025 - The accolade was in honour of his work in obesity