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
PRUH sees boost in discharges earlier in the day, with more patients Home For Lunch
09 October 2024 - Over 100 people have been able to return home earlier in the day at Princess Royal University Hospital
ITV Meridian captures Callie-Ann Warrington’s return to work
08 October 2024 - The medal winner was given a warm welcome from colleagues
Local community event showcases support for Team King’s
08 October 2024 - Local residents host staff wellbeing event at King’s College Hospital
“Come to breast screening, don’t be afraid”
02 October 2024 - New breast screening video launched to help save lives in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark
#NewProfilePic for October 2024
01 October 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will feature as our #NewProfilePic on social media.
King’s doctor: “A visionary, whose work has changed lives for the better”
27 September 2024 - Professor Kypros Nicolaides honoured with most prestigious Austrian medical award
Lambeth resident brings home a bronze from the British Transplant Games
20 September 2024 - Simon, who received a liver transplant, flies the flag for King’s
PRUH goes green with electrical charging points
18 September 2024 - Over 40 new charging units are now available at the Princess Royal University Hospital
King’s named as a finalist in the 2024 Nursing Times Workforce awards
16 September 2024 - Team King’s has been shortlisted for a 2024 Nursing Times Workforce award, in the category for Best Employer for Diversity and Inclusion
Prime Minister: “King’s is fantastic”
16 September 2024 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer described King’s as “fantastic” and a “good example of collaboration” after meeting a nine-year-old boy from Dublin who was treated for a rare illness at King's College Hospital.
Jason Watkins speaks at King’s sepsis conference about the death of daughter
13 September 2024 - Clinical teams gathered to hear his story in the hope of preventing further sepsis deaths
King’s Annual Members’ Meeting – open to all
12 September 2024 - The Trust's 2024 meeting will take place on Tuesday 8 October
New look for children’s psychology rooms
10 September 2024 - The therapy areas have been refurbished to create a calming environment for our young patients
King’s appoints new Chief Medical Officer
05 September 2024 - Dr Mamta Shetty Vaidya has been appointed as King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s new Chief Medical Officer
King’s oral health team shortlisted in flagship healthcare awards
04 September 2024 - Oral Health Promotion Team have been recognised by the 2024 Dentistry Awards