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
King’s Virologist recognised in New Year Honours
31 December 2021 - Dr Malur Sudhanva, Consultant Virologist, has been made an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) for services to healthcare science
King’s patient paralysed last Christmas praises staff
24 December 2021 - Mark, who can now walk again, recently visited King’s staff and thanked them with festive gifts
New operating theatre to open at Orpington Hospital
17 December 2021 - We are in the process of constructing a new state-of-the-art operating theatre at Orpington Hospital
Clinic named after doctor who saved patients from amputation
13 December 2021 - Former England footballer Gary Mabbutt MBE, whose leg was saved by the clinic, honoured Professor Michael Edmonds
King’s Occupational Health team scoops top award
09 December 2021 - On Tuesday 7 December 2021, the Occupational Health team at King’s won the Occupational Health (OH) Team Award at the SOM Awards.
First plant-based vaccine for COVID-19 trialled at King’s
09 December 2021 - World’s first plant-based vaccine for COVID-19 trialled at King’s
King’s provides services out of Coldharbour Works building
08 December 2021 - King’s therapy services move to the refurbished building
Dr KC Tan – a tribute
08 December 2021 - King's pays tribute to liver transplant surgeon Dr Tan Kai Chah (‘Dr KC Tan’)
King’s Able Joint Chair in conversation
03 December 2021 - Gavin Dean has recently been appointed as one of the Joint Chairs of King's Able. We caught up with Gavin to find out more.
#NewProfilePic for December
01 December 2021 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
Work continues on new outpatient facility
23 November 2021 - Construction of new building for outpatient services at King’s College Hospital
New King’s clinic helps children achieve a healthier weight
16 November 2021 - King’s sets up new clinic to help children achieve a healthier weight
King’s Able Joint Chair in conversation
12 November 2021 - Asha Hylton has recently been appointed as one of the Joint Chairs of King's Able and we speak to Asha in this interview
King’s staff member wins prestigious RAF Reservist award
11 November 2021 - Ronan Ging, Senior Resuscitation Officer, won the award for Nursing and Leadership Services at the NHS and RAF
King’s staff member explains role with the Army Reserve
11 November 2021 - King's Advanced Critical Care Practitioner Natalie Gardner talks to us about her roles in the NHS and the Army Reserve