News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Changes to visiting our hospitals
New temporary arrangements due to high rates of flu and respiratory illnesses
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
King’s exits System Oversight Framework 4
01 December 2022 - NHS England moves Trust from SOF 4 to SOF 3
#NewProfilePic for December 2022
01 December 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
New Chairman takes up joint role
01 December 2022 - Charles Alexander joins King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts
Bus and rail strikes – information for patients
29 November 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action in December and January
Royal College of Nursing strikes – update
25 November 2022 - Information for our patients - King’s RCN members will not strike on 15 and 20 December
King’s concludes PLACE assessments
24 November 2022 - Local people have been assessing our hospitals
Transport for London strikes – information for patients
23 November 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action on 25 and 26 November
Get your COVID-19 or flu jab at King’s
18 November 2022 - Walk-in clinics available for vaccinations
Final results of brain cancer clinical trial published
17 November 2022 - Vaccine trialled at King’s College Hospital shown to prolong life in patients with aggressive tumours