News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
#NewProfilePic for February 2026
Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
Staying safe in our hospitals
27 January 2022 - As many COVID-19 restrictions have eased, we are reminding patients and visitors about the steps we all need to take
Suspected isolated gas leak at King’s College Hospital
20 January 2022 - Incident is under control, but some outpatient appointments have been re-scheduled
New operating theatre to open at Orpington Hospital
19 January 2022 - Hundreds more operations will be carried out each year
King’s supports COVID-19 vaccines
13 January 2022 - The vaccine gives patients and staff the best protection against the virus.
#NewProfilePic for January 2022
05 January 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
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.