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 7 to 13 April
Important information for patients about resident doctor strikes
Digital excellence awarded to King’s
25 March 2026 - King’s awarded top accreditation
King’s pilots ground-breaking liver transplant programme
23 March 2026 - “We are extremely proud to have a part in this ground-breaking step forward in organ donation and transplantation.”
King’s receives top cancer award
17 March 2026 - King's has received a national award for our commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer.
Governor elections 2026 – results announced
16 March 2026 - Newly elected and re-elected governors announced
Celebrating National Cancer CNS Day at King’s
16 March 2026 - Today is #NationalCancerCNSDay and we are celebrating the incredible work of our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs).
Marking a major milestone for UK plasma medicines
12 March 2026 - One year on from the lifting of a longstanding ban on the use of UK plasma, more than 3,000 NHS patients – many of them here at King’s - are now benefitting from life-saving immunoglobulin medicines.
Helping patients breathe better
12 March 2026 - Pioneering multilingual resources aim to reduce inequalities in breathlessness care
PRUH joins forces with ECHO charity to create animation for younger patients
11 March 2026 - Animated film launches to support children and families preparing for cardiac appointments
King’s delivers its first ever Endometriosis surgery Hot Week ahead of International Women’s Day
09 March 2026 - From Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March 2026 King's teams focused on patients with complex endometriosis
Author Hannah Gold celebrates World Book Day 2026 at King’s
05 March 2026 - ‘The Last Bear’ author celebrates the joy of reading
King’s appoints new Chief Executive
04 March 2026 - Trust announces the appointment of Matthew Trainer
CQC rates four services at Trust as ‘Requires improvement’
04 March 2026 - The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today (4 March 2026) published four inspection reports for services provided by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
#NewProfilePic for March 2026
02 March 2026 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
Last chance to help shape King’s strategy
27 February 2026 - The survey will close at the end of the month.
King’s recognised for sustainability success
26 February 2026 - The Trust has been named in Healthcare Digital’s Top 10 Sustainable Hospitals