News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Synnovis strike action taking place 16 to 20 December
Important information for patients during pathology service strike
Trans study in London becomes the world’s largest investigation of blood tests while on hormones
10 October 2023 - The Trans and Non-Binary Reference Intervals while on Hormone Therapy Study will help healthcare professionals care for trans and non-binary individuals.
Simon Friend joins King’s as Non-executive Director
09 October 2023 - Simon Friend has joined King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Non-executive Director (NED).
New electronic patient record goes live
05 October 2023 - Joint go-live of the new system across King's and Guy's and St Thomas' is the biggest ever single go-live of Epic’s electronic patient record anywhere in the world.
#NewProfilePic for October 2023
01 October 2023 - Every month, a different staff member will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
King’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Gastroenterology services ranked among best in the world
29 September 2023 - Newsweek has ranked King’s College Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Gastroenterology services among the best in the world in its annual list of the best provider of specialist hospital services.
Man helped by King’s liver trial encourages others to join
29 September 2023 - Liver disease research trial led by King's is inviting more people to volunteer and possibly benefit.
Upcoming strike action
29 September 2023 - Important information for patients during consultant, junior doctor, radiographer and transport strikes
Text message sent in error – information for patients
26 September 2023 - A text message was sent to some patients from us recently in error. We are sorry for any confusion this has caused.
Professor Linda Cardozo OBE
25 September 2023 - We are deeply saddened to learn of the death last week of Linda Cardozo, Professor of Urogynaecology and Consultant Gynaecologist at King’s.
King’s supports launch of oncology health app for parents and children
25 September 2023 - A new free online resource for families with childhood cancer diagnosis has launched with the support of clinicians from King’s College Hospital.
Strike action taking place during September and October
07 September 2023 - Important information for patients during consultant, junior doctor and radiographer strikes
#NewProfilePic for September 2023
01 September 2023 - Every month, a different staff member will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
King’s Annual Members’ Meeting 2023 – open to all
30 August 2023 - The Trust's 2023 Annual Members’ Meeting will take place on Tuesday 26 September, from 6.30pm
Transport strikes – information for patients
30 August 2023 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action this week
Angela Helleur appointed to Executive Director role at King’s
17 August 2023 - Angela Helleur will join King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in September as Interim Site Chief Executive for Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and South Sites.