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
The work of King’s returns to TV screens
12 August 2024 - The Major Trauma Team features in the new series of Emergency on Channel 4
Synnovis and data security – information for patients
08 August 2024 - On 3 June, a cyber-attack was carried out on our pathology service provider, Synnovis
Team King’s recognised at the Black Healthcare Awards
06 August 2024 - We are delighted to announce that several members of Team King's have been recognised at the Black Healthcare Awards.
#NewProfilePic for August 2024
01 August 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
King’s nurse in the running for national award
24 July 2024 - Congratulations to Mira Osinibi who has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award
Change to parking charges for patients and visitors at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) and Orpington Hospital
24 July 2024 - The new parking charges will be introduced from 1 August 2024
Vote for King’s in the BeLambeth Awards
10 July 2024 - Trust shortlisted in five categories and voting closes on Wednesday 17 July
Clinical trial using new device to treat children with epilepsy
05 July 2024 - A clinical trial using a new device to perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) on children with epilepsy has begun.
Voting opens in Council of Governor elections
03 July 2024 - Foundation Trust Members and our staff can vote in the 2024 Council of Governors election
#NewProfilePic for July 2024
01 July 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media.
PRUH radiographer takes on the world
25 June 2024 - Team King's represented at Paralympics
Custom-built robot could help people living with eye disease
12 June 2024 - Experts at King’s College Hospital and King’s College London are using robot radiotherapy to improve patients’ experience while also reducing cost
King’s College Hospital honorary consultant surgeon awarded Order of the Star of Italy Knighthood
07 June 2024 - Professor Francesco Rubino has been recognised for his work to improve patients’ lives
Disruption to pathology services
04 June 2024 - Synnovis, the Trust’s pathology provider, have confirmed that they have been the victim of a ransomware cyber attack.
PRUH midwife presented with national award
03 June 2024 - Hannah Turner has won a MAMA Academy Student Midwife Award