King's College Hospital NHS, Denmark Hill, London (2025)

21/11/2025

🏥 A group of patients have been treated with new laser technology for vascular disease at King's.

The Interventional Radiology Team at King’s has been trialling innovative laser catheter technology. This non-surgical method uses laser energy to clear plaque from arteries, aiming to improve outcomes for patients whose condition has been resistant to other treatments.

Trudy Watkins, a patient, said, “It’s completely changed my life – I saw an immediate change to my mobility. I’m driving again and I feel like I can be a proper mum to my children now.”

Find out about the new technology and read Trudy's story in full on the King's College Hospital website: https://tinyurl.com/y4rd7ubw

20/11/2025

🤰👶💙 Christina Axton, a Paediatric and Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at King's, recently welcomed her beautiful twins, Oscar and Esmé, who arrived prematurely at 31+5 weeks.

In a deeply personal turn, they received care from the same dedicated team Christina is a part of. Having always supported families in a professional capacity, becoming a parent to premature twins gave her first-hand experience of the neonatal journey, and for , she shared her story:

🗨 “After a turbulent and complex pregnancy, our precious twins made an early arrival into the world on 15 September 2025 via c-section, over eight weeks early. They weighed 1.7kg and 1.6kg. Esmé and Oscar received neonatal intensive care from the highly specialised team of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals at King’s.

“During this time, our lives were in limbo; it is difficult to articulate the emotions of leaving your newborn babies in a hospital night after night. But the neonatal team became our extended family and the unit became Esme and Oscar's first home. After 46 days on the neonatal unit, they were finally discharged home on 31 October. I can truly say that the highly specialist care and compassion from the team gave us as a family the best possible start despite their early arrival.

“Having twins on the neonatal unit is a rollercoaster. The neonatal team provided emotional support and guidance for us as parents whilst we tried to process and navigate Esmé and Oscar's early arrival. We are truly grateful for all the care we have received from the team at King's.

“World Prematurity Day is an opportunity to celebrate babies who make an early entrance into the world, sharing their unique journeys of hope and resilience, and highlighting the impact on and challenges faced by these families."

To learn more about premature labour and birth, visit the NHS website: https://tinyurl.com/fsz5xhxj

19/11/2025

📸 Images from our events at King's College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital.

On Monday, 17 Nov, our maternity staff held information stalls for patients, visitors, and staff, decorated wards with bunting, and gifted cards and ribbons to parents.

17/11/2025

📢 Strike action by resident doctors is continuing at our hospitals today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

The strike action may impact services run by the Trust. This includes services at King’s College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, plus some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

If you have an appointment at any of our hospitals, please assume this is going ahead unless you have been told otherwise.

Our Emergency Departments will be busier than usual during the strike. If you need medical advice but it’s not an emergency, please consider using a different service to get the care you need. You could:

- call NHS 111 or visit the NHS 111 website
- make an appointment with your GP
- go to a local pharmacist

For more info, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/4ow0sVP

Thank you for your support, and we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

15/11/2025

📢 Strike action by resident doctors is continuing at our hospitals today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

The strike action may impact services run by the Trust. This includes services at King’s College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, plus some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

If you have an appointment at any of our hospitals, please assume this is going ahead unless you have been told otherwise.

Our Emergency Departments will be busier than usual during the strike. If you need medical advice but it’s not an emergency, please consider using a different service to get the care you need. You could:

- call NHS 111 or visit the NHS 111 website
- make an appointment with your GP
- go to a local pharmacist

For more info, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/4ow0sVP

Thank you for your support, and we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

14/11/2025

👏 Congratulations to Roseline Agyekum, Community Kidney Nurse Researcher at King’s, who has been recognised by Christ Hospital Ministry UK for her work advancing kidney health education in African and African-Caribbean communities through the HIDDEN-CKD project.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/42ck7hst

14/11/2025

📢 Strike action by resident doctors is taking place at our hospitals from 7am today until 7am on Wednesday 19 November 2025.

The strike action may impact services run by the Trust. This includes services at King’s College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, plus some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

If you have an appointment at any of our hospitals, please assume this is going ahead unless you have been told otherwise.

Our Emergency Departments will be busier than usual during the strike. If you need medical advice but it’s not an emergency, please consider using a different service to get the care you need. You could:

- call NHS 111 or visit the NHS 111 website
- make an appointment with your GP
- go to a local pharmacist

For more info, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/4ow0sVP

Thank you for your support, and we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

13/11/2025

📸 Historic first event sees King's staff cross paths

Two members of , Lt Col Alex Saunders, Associate Director of Nursing for Education, Resuscitation, Simulation and Armed Forces, and James Deller, Head of Core Skills, proudly took to the streets of London on Saturday 8 November 2025, supporting the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Show.

The Lord Mayor’s Show is one of the oldest civic processions in the world, with a history stretching back over 800 years.

Alex has served as a marshal for around 14 years, helping to coordinate participants and ensure the smooth running of the three-mile procession through the heart of the City. Marshals are drawn from across the Armed Forces, including the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, who work closely together to deliver this vast and intricate operation.

Alex, who is the Trust Armed Forces Lead, said: "Being part of the Lord Mayor’s Show as a marshal is an incredible honour. It’s a proud moment to represent our Armed Forces community on such a historic national stage.”

James took part in his role as Special Chief Officer with the Metropolitan Police Service, working closely with colleagues from the City of London Police to support public safety and manage the large crowds that gathered to enjoy the day.

12/11/2025

📢 Strike action by resident doctors will be taking place at our hospitals from Friday 14 November to Wednesday 19 November 2025.

The strike action may impact some services run by the Trust. This includes services at King’s College Hospital, Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, plus some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.

If you have an appointment at any of our hospitals, please assume this is going ahead unless you have been told otherwise.

Our Emergency Departments will be busier than usual during the strike. If you need medical advice but it’s not an emergency, please consider using a different service to get the care you need. You could:

- call NHS 111 or visit the NHS 111 website
- make an appointment with your GP
- go to a local pharmacist

For more info, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/4ow0sVP

Thank you for your support, and we would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

12/11/2025

Honouring the legacy of Professor Alex Mowat.

Yesterday marked 30 years since the passing of Professor Alex Mowat, a pioneer who transformed the treatment and care of children with liver disease at King's.

The research and innovation he inspired continue through the incredible work taking place at Mowatlabs, and through the Alex Mowat PhD Studentships, which have supported 10 outstanding PhD researchers over the past three decades.

12/11/2025

ℹ️ Our Public Board meeting - venue information.

Our Public Board Meeting on Thursday 13 November 2025 from 1.45pm to 4.30pm is being held at Bromley Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley, BR1 1AS.

Find meeting details, agendas, and papers, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4oWuqSw

11/11/2025

🌹 Two-minute silence for

Today, we held services across our hospitals to mark .

The commemorations included readings, the laying of wreaths, and a two-minute silence, as King’s joined the nation in reflecting on the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces.

Services took place at St Luke’s Chapel at King’s College Hospital, Orpington Hospital and the chapel at Princess Royal University Hospital.

💬 Lieutenant Colonel Alex Saunders, Associate Director for Resuscitation and Armed Forces at King’s, said:

“At King’s College Hospital, I’m proud to work alongside colleagues in the Armed Forces Network and KFM, where our collaboration strengthens the sense of unity and shared purpose that defines both healthcare and military service.

“Remembrance holds particular significance for us; it is not just about pausing for a moment of silence, but about truly reflecting on the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who came."

Thank you to everyone who joined us today.

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