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
Community-led initiative at King’s continues to thrive
04 May 2022 - The Lambeth GP Food Co-op helps reduce social isolation by bringing people together
#NewProfilePic for May 2022
03 May 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
“It was like a miracle” – patient praises hospital teams
29 April 2022 - Margaret Mann, 85, was able to visit her dying sister-in-law despite a broken arm
First King’s endovascular fistula for dialysis created
27 April 2022 - The Interventional Radiology team at King's College Hospital has created an endovascular arteriovenous fistula for people with chronic kidney disease
King’s Director shortlisted for national award
27 April 2022 - The award recognises the achievements of black and other minority ethnic staff from across the NHS
Trust publishes action plan for 2022/23
25 April 2022 - Plan demonstrates how organisation will further deliver on five year strategy
PRUH launches opt-out HIV testing in Emergency Department
21 April 2022 - The new initiative aims to reduce late diagnoses and improve patient outcomes
Professor Clive Kay one of top 50 NHS Chief Executives
13 April 2022 - King’s CEO was named in the Health Service Journal’s list
Pioneering multi-variant COVID booster trial opens at King’s
13 April 2022 - One of the first COVID-19 booster vaccines targeting multiple variants to be trialled at King’s - check whether you are eligible to join the study
King’s launches Rainbow Badges Survey
11 April 2022 - Trust seeks feedback on LGBTQ+ inclusion
King’s neurosurgeon adapts equipment to reduce girl’s tumour
05 April 2022 - One year on, the 11-year-old patient has continued to voice a TV cartoon character and appeared on stage in London’s West End
#NewProfilePic for April 2022
01 April 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
World Autism Awareness Day 2022
01 April 2022 - This Saturday (2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day, which falls during World Autism Acceptance Week.
“Excellent, life-saving service”
31 March 2022 - Sexual Health and wellbeing clinic for transgender and non-binary people run by King’s and cliniQ continues to receive excellent patient feedback
Car parking upgrade at the PRUH
29 March 2022 - Work will begin in June to expand the car park at the hospital