News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
King’s Chief Executive Clive Kay announces retirement from role
Professor Kay to retire in summer 2026
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
Bromley mum gives up her time to support PRUH patients
08 July 2021 - Anika Broadway, 26, is determined to give something back to the hospital where she had her twins
COVID-19 variant vaccine begins recruiting in south London
07 July 2021 - Volunteers in south London are being asked to take part in a new research study