News
This section gives you the latest news about our work and achievements. It also provides guidance and contact details for media enquiries.
Synnovis and data security – information for patients
On 3 June, a cyber-attack was carried out on our pathology service provider, Synnovis
King’s Trauma Director awarded Jubilee Medal
16 December 2022 - Dr Malcolm Tunnicliff was awarded the accolade for services to pre-hospital care
Upgraded car parking deck opens at the PRUH
09 December 2022 - Gareth Bacon, MP for Orpington, and Sir Bob Neill, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst joined staff for the opening
Refurbished Harold Gillies Unit officially opens
09 December 2022 - Oral and maxillofacial surgery department re-opens at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup
Research results show promise for patients living with MND
09 December 2022 - Researchers have shared the results of a trial investigating a new treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Group A Streptococcus (Strep A)
08 December 2022 - Information and guidance
King’s surgeon appointed to prestigious NHSE role
06 December 2022 - Rob Bentley has been appointed as Clinical Chair for the Trauma National Programme of Care
Become a King’s governor in 2023 – nominations close soon
06 December 2022 - A number of vacancies are available to join our Council of Governors
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care visits King’s
06 December 2022 - Stephen Barclay MP visited the Trust on World AIDS Day 2022
King’s exits System Oversight Framework 4
01 December 2022 - NHS England moves Trust from SOF 4 to SOF 3
#NewProfilePic for December 2022
01 December 2022 - Every month, a different member of staff will be our #NewProfilePic on social media
New Chairman takes up joint role
01 December 2022 - Charles Alexander joins King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts
Bus and rail strikes – information for patients
29 November 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action in December and January
Royal College of Nursing strikes – update
25 November 2022 - Information for our patients - King’s RCN members will not strike on 15 and 20 December
King’s concludes PLACE assessments
24 November 2022 - Local people have been assessing our hospitals
Transport for London strikes – information for patients
23 November 2022 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action on 25 and 26 November