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.
#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
Happy birthday NHS
05 July 2021 - As the NHS marks its 73rd birthday on Monday 5th July, Charlane tells us about her own birthday celebrations