News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Roadwork diversions temporarily affect PRUH car park entrance
From 10pm Tuesday 11 February, patients and visitors can enter the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) car park main entrance from one direction only, due to essential works
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Liver ITU refurb improves patient and staff experience
08 April 2024 - A refurbished Liver Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU) at King's College Hospital is giving a better experience to our patients and staff
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Transport strikes – information for patients
02 April 2024 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action
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#NewProfilePic for April 2024
01 April 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
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How was your urgent care and treatment?
01 April 2024 - 2024 Urgent and Emergency Care Survey
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No trains stopping at Denmark Hill this Easter bank holiday weekend
28 March 2024 - Engineering works are taking place from Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April
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King’s Bereavement team win at the Mariposa Ball
28 March 2024 - King's Bereavement team received recognition at the Mariposa Trust Charity Gala Ball for their compassionate care for families coping with child loss.
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Life-saving screening for hepatitis B and C now offered to Emergency patients at the PRUH
26 March 2024 - From 1 February 2024, all patients having a blood test in the Emergency Department at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), part of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have been automatically offered testing for hepatitis B and C.
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Volunteers help King’s College Hospital garden grow
25 March 2024 - Families and carers of liver transplant patients can now benefit from a garden makeover at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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King’s Endometriosis service secures reaccreditation
25 March 2024 - Congratulations to King’s Endometriosis service
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Rashmi Thannikkal shortlisted in the British Journal of Nursing Awards 2024
20 March 2024 - A King’s College Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Specialist is in the finals for the prestigious British Journal of Nursing (BJN) Awards.
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HRH The Duchess of Gloucester visits King’s
20 March 2024 - The Duchess’ visit follows the Dental Institute at King’s College Hospital celebrating its centenary last year
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King’s appoints Chief Financial Officer
01 March 2024 - Roy Clarke will join King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in March as Chief Financial Officer
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#NewProfilePic for March 2024
01 March 2024 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
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King’s College Hospital inspires local young people to find a career in NHS
28 February 2024 - Local students choose Team King’s for work experience programme
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Innovative treatment offers new hope to people with an enlarged thyroid
26 February 2024 - Patients at the PRUH can now benefit from a pioneering treatment for non-cancerous growths on their thyroid glands.