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
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
03 September 2021 - King’s patient treated with a lifesaving stem cell transplant
New cycle storage facility opens at Denmark Hill station
02 September 2021 - Partially funded by King's, this is part of major improvement works to upgrade the station
King’s major trauma patient discharged after almost 400 days
01 September 2021 - Macy Window thanks staff for outstanding care following life-changing intensive therapy
#NewProfilePic for September
31 August 2021 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
King’s team ranks high for research output
26 August 2021 - King’s neurosurgery ranked amongst very best for academic and research output
Work begins on new outpatient services facility
25 August 2021 - Construction of new building for outpatient services at King’s College Hospital
CQC inspection report published
11 August 2021 - Emergency Department (ED) at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) upgraded from ‘inadequate’ to ‘requires improvement’ by Care Quality Commission (CQC)
King’s nurse up for top accolade
10 August 2021 - Orna Carey supported a teenager to come to terms with life-changing spinal injuries
Cycle to Work Day
04 August 2021 - Today is Cycle to Work Day, the UK's leading one-day commuting event to celebrate everyday cycling.
King’s nursing teams shortlisted for awards
03 August 2021 - Our MSK Pain Team and Surgical Ambulatory & Assessment Unit are up for Nursing Times awards
King’s cancer team shortlisted for two awards
02 August 2021 - The team have been shortlisted for awards in the PENNA Awards and the Patient Safety Awards 2021.
World Hepatitis Day 2021
28 July 2021 - Today is World Hepatitis Day, which takes place every year on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and to influence change.
King’s service named a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence
28 July 2021 - Brain tumour service recognised for highest standards of care, and access to the latest cutting-edge trials and research
Our approach to moving out of lockdown (step 4)
14 July 2021 - Important measures will still be in place across our hospital sites from Monday 19 July
King’s launches a bold new five year strategy
14 July 2021 - Strong Roots, Global Reach