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One of the biggest & busiest NHS Trusts. Our values are Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative.

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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📹 Our Critical Care roof garden has featured on #BBCMorningLive TV programme. Dr Ranj was given a tour by Dr Phillip Hopkins, Intensive Care Consultant at King's. Patient Beeb and her husband Nick were also interviewed. 🔗 Watch on BBC iPlayer ➡️ tinyurl.com/yu9krtpa #TeamKings
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🧠 Researchers at King’s investigate whether a new drug could treat the symptoms of #ParkinsonsDisease. Caroline Thomson, patient at King’s and one of the trial participants shares her experience ➡️ tinyurl.com/23cyyhyz #TeamKings
Image of Caroline. Text on image says 'Clinical trial at King's offers hope for Parkinson's patients'
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
⚠️ Essential resurfacing works on the roads and car parks at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) are ongoing, and temporary changes to bus service are taking place from 5 to 9 October. Please plan you visit to hospital in advance. 🔗 Visit the PRUH website for info ➡️ tinyurl.com/4me8dufu
Image of the Princess Royal University Hospital.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📹 Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive, has shared his latest video message today. Talking about: 🔹 the launch of our new staff flu campaign 🔹 our new Pregnancy and Baby Loss policy for colleagues 🔹 and our Annual Members’ Meeting ⬇️ Watch the full video below. #TeamKings
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚭 Tomorrow is 1 October, the official start of the month when many people decide to quit smoking and kick the habit for good. Get ready today by building your free Personal Quit Plan or downloading the NHS Quit Smoking app. ➡️ tinyurl.com/2ph7t23t #Stoptober
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🩵 The Listen network is celebrating 20 years of supporting liver transplant patients at King’s College Hospital. Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mt6j42pt #TeamKings #OrganDonation
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20 years of supporting liver transplant patients - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Listen support network, an organisation helping liver transplant patients at King’s College Hospital, is proudly marking its 20th anniversary this month.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🎉Congratulations to Dr Agimol Pradeep, Senior Liver Recipient Transplant Coordinator at King’s, who has won the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. 🔗 Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/5n7b3we5 #TeamKings #OrganDonationWeek #ODW2026
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King’s nurse wins global nursing award - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dr Agimol Pradeep BEM has received global recognition
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
During #OrganDonationWeek, find out how a life-saving transplant made two strangers friends for life: tinyurl.com/4vb37z4c #TeamKings #OrganDonation
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Liver Twins: how a life-saving transplant made two strangers friends for life - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Maya and Linda first met at a transplant reunion event in 2005.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A blessed and peaceful Yom Kippur to all our Jewish staff, volunteers, patients and visitors who are observing the holiday. #YomKippur 🕎
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This week, Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive, talks about: 🔹 Visits to our hospitals by Rosena Allin-Khan MP and Gareth Bacon MP 🔹 Events to mark World Patient Safety Day, including members of the public joining us as Patient Safety Partners 🔹 Celebrating King’s staff at our Quarterly Awards
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
17 years ago, Kai was a patient at King’s, receiving treatment for a brain tumour. Now he’s a doctor, caring for patients at the same hospital that saved his life. Find out more about his journey: tinyurl.com/vsafxmz4 #TeamKing’s #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
A headshot of Dr Kai Newton
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📹 Hear Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, talk about: 🔹 His visit to the Tessa Jowell Health Centre in East Dulwich today 🔹Our 15 new Project SEARCH interns, who joined us at King’s this week 🔹National Inclusion Week #TeamKings
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Some services at Beckenham Beacon are currently closed due to a burst water main. We are currently contacting patients directly affected. Further information – tinyurl.com/ysty3cah
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🎉 Dr Reilly, Consultant Physiotherapist in Chronic Respiratory Disease at King's, has won the prestigious #NIHRRisingResearchLeadersPrize. Dr Reilly was recognised for his incredible work helping people manage chronic breathlessness. 🔗 tinyurl.com/32wxs7vc #TeamKings #NIHR20
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📱To celebrate #MyChart's 1 million followers across King’s and @gstt-nhs.bsky.social, we're speaking to patient, Venyah Kowalik, who shared: 💬 “MyChart allows me to see my hospital appointments, medication changes, test results, and letters without calling.” 🔗 Sign-up ➡️ tinyurl.com/3vzv6cc6
Graphic image of Venyah, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo and a quote text, which says: "MyChart has made a positive difference for me because it allows me to directly engage with information about my hospital appointments."
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📸 Happy #WorldPhysiotherapyDay!   At King’s, our team of 250 physiotherapists deliver compassionate, patient-centred care focused on restoring independence.   Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4t8vem62 #TeamKings #WPD2026 #WorldPTDay
World Physiotherapy Day graphic. Image of three different physiotherapy teams collaged together. First is the 'Acute Medical Physio Team', second is the 'Acute Medical PhysioTeam', then the 'MSk Outpatient Physio Team'.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🔬🩸 We’ve recruited the first patient globally for a trial exploring treatments for a rare type of #BloodCancer. The trial is studying those with a medical condition known as #MyelodysplasticSyndromes. 🔗 Find out more: tinyurl.com/2tzpmkjr #TeamKings #ClinicalTrial #Research
Image of the King's Clinical Research Facility team at King's College Hospital. Text says: King's recruits world's first patient for rare blood cancer trial.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📹 Hear Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, talk about: 🔹 The Endoscopy and Diagnostic Centre at the Princess Royal University Hospital. 🔹 The inspiring story of dad Gary, who donated part of his liver and small intestine to his son Harry. #TeamKings #Endoscopy #LivingOrganDonor #LiverTransplant
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🧡 Celebrating #SexualHealthDay by highlighting the vital work of our Sexual Health service and the dedicated staff who support our community every day. 🔗 Our sexual and reproductive health services ➡️ tinyurl.com/mpddybu9 #TeamKings #SexualHealth #WSHD2026 #EveryBody
Sexual Health Day 2026. Graphic By King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Image of Chidimma and Dr Diana. Text says:

"The most rewarding part of my day is helping service users feel comfortable, supported, and respected."
Chidimma
Senior Healthcare Assistant at King’s

"Our sexual health and contraception services are completely free. Your visits are private and confidential."
Dr Diana
Speciality Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health at King’s
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
✨ Watch the #BBCLookEast report on the Jackson family. King’s Professor Nigel Heaton talks about Harry Jackson who is thought to be one of just 10 children in the world to undergo a living liver and bowel transplant. 📺 Watch full on #BBCiPlayer ➡️ tinyurl.com/3b6d252y #TeamKings #OrganDonation
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🏥🤖 Take a look behind the scenes... We are excited to show you Orpington Hospital's Stryker Mako - the robotic arm assisting our surgeons with precision joint replacement procedures. 🔗 tinyurl.com/y7yt9nf9 #TeamKings #RobotAssistedSurgery
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
📸 Zoraida Castillo, #BowelScreening Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner at King's, shares her day-to-day responsibilities. 🔗 tinyurl.com/53srkw7n #TeamKings #NewProfilePic
Image of Zoraida Castillo standing on the stairs at king's College Hospital.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
💬 " #LivingDonorTransplants involving the small bowel and liver, such as the one that saved Harry’s life, are extremely rare. There are around just 10 cases worldwide." 🔗 Discover how this groundbreaking procedure at King's saved six-year-old Harry's life ➡️ tinyurl.com/5esvra46 #TeamKings
Image of Harry Jackson and his dad, Gary, at King's College Hospital. Text on the image says: Father donates part of his liver and bowel in groundbreaking surgery to save his son's life.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
📹In this week's video, Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive, talks about: 🔹CQC inspections of urgent and emergency care, and services for children and young people, at King’s College Hospital. 🔹The inspiring story of Yasin, who received part of his mother's liver in a life-saving operation at King’s.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Care Quality Commission has today published inspection reports for two services at King’s College Hospital. Urgent and emergency care, and services for children and young people, have both been rated ‘Requires Improvement’. More ➡️ tinyurl.com/449ezztf
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CQC publishes inspection report on two services at King’s College Hospital - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated two services at King’s College Hospital as ‘Requires Improvement’ following an inspection in June this year
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
💙 Whilst celebrating our 60 years of liver services, today we're sharing Summiya Begum's incredible story of how she became a #LivingOrganDonor, giving her son the gift of life. 🔗 Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdff5hk4 #TeamKings #LiverTransplant #BiliaryAtresia
Image of Summiya and her son, Yasin, at King's College Hospital.

Text on the image says: "Mother, Summiya Begum, became a living organ donor to save her son."
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🧠 Diagnosed with young-onset #Parkinson’s disease at 46, Catherine has been under our care since 2016. She shares how partnering with our research team brings positive impact out of her diagnosis. 🔗 Read Catherine's full story ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdd32kfa #TeamKings #ParkinsonsFoundation
Image of Catherine. Text says: "“I was just 46 years old when I found out I had young-onset Parkinson’s disease...”

“Although my diagnosis was a shock, I began to feel more reassured when I discovered the range of support available from King’s, including its renowned Movement Disorder Clinic. I feel extremely lucky to be a patient here.”

Catherine, patient who has been receiving treatment at King’s since 2016
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🎀 Early breast cancer screening can save lives. It could make all the difference – just like Philomena’s story.   📹 Watch Philomena’s story on YouTube here ➡️ tinyurl.com/3s3dvk5c   #NHSBreastScreening #Mammograms
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
📹 Watch Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive, talk about: 🔹 Our #CriticalCare Roof Garden, which was generously funded by @supportkings.bsky.social. 🔹 Good news that we've been re-accredited as a #ParkinsonsFoundationCentreofExcellence. #TeamKings
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🧗 Take part in #KingsAbseil on Friday 11th or Saturday 12th September 2026 to raise funds to support life-changing care across King’s. Sign up with @supportkings.bsky.social ➡️ tinyurl.com/5yybzewt 📥 For info, email events@supportkings.org.uk to speak to the Fundraising Team. #TeamKings
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King's Abseil 2026
Join the King’s College Hospital Charity Abseil and descend 100ft down one of the busiest buildings at the hospital to make a difference for everyone at King’s.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
👏 King’s College Hospital has once again been recognised as a #Parkinsons Foundation Centre of Excellence, reaffirming its position as one of only two centres in the UK to hold this official classification. 🔗Discover ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdd32kfa #TeamKings #ParkinsonsFoundationCentreofExcellence
Specialist Parkinson’s teams at King’s have received international recognition as a Parkinson’s Foundation Centre of Excellence. Text of image says: Team King's once again recognised as a Parkinsons' Foundation Centre of Excellence.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Reena Mehta, Consultant Pharmacist in Critical Care at King’s, on being elected as the #IntensiveCareSociety's #NewHonoraryTreasurer. As the first pharmacist to hold this position, she will take up the role in December 2026. 🔗 Full story ➡️ tinyurl.com/4etm6rxe #TeamKings
Image of Reena Mehta standing in front of the Intensive Care Society logo board. Text on the image says: "King's Consultant Pharmacist elected Honorary Treasurer of the Intensive Care Society."
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📹 In his latest video message, Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive, talks about our new #3D virtual tour of the neonatal unit at King's College Hospital, plus the news that 1 million people are now using #MyChart across King's and @gstt-nhs.bsky.social. 👀 Watch Matthew’s video to find out more.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
⚽ Proud to celebrate @supportkings.bsky.social as the Official Charity Partner of Dulwich Hamlet FC for the 2026–27 season. Two historic South London institutions joining forces for our community and the local NHS. 🔗 Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/5xvuju7m #TeamKings #DulwichHamletFootballClub
A crowd of supporters seated in the stand at Dulwich Hamlet Football Club, with King's College Hospital Charity branding displayed prominently on the main stand, highlighting the charity's role as the club's Official Charity Partner.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🎉 We’ve been shortlisted for four awards at the upcoming @hsj.co.uk Awards! 🔹 NHS Communications Initiative of the Year Award. 🔹 Performance Recovery Award. 🔗 Read about all the categories ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdfwnrh6 #TeamKings #HSJAwards
HSJ Awards graphic.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
☀️ #Amber heat-health alert for London is in place until Friday 14 August. As the temperatures climb, make sure you: 💧 Stay hydrated 🧴Wear sunscreen 🌳Find shade 💊Carry your medication/inhaler 👵Check on older relatives/neighbours How to cope in #HotWeather ➡ tinyurl.com/37t67t8e
NHS graphic. Text: "An amber heat-health alert means that more people's health is at risk."
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🎉 Big news! Over 1 million patients now use #MyChart at King's and @gstt-nhs.bsky.social to manage their health online. From viewing test results to scheduling appointments, our secure app puts your care in your hands. Read more about this milestone and sign up ➡️ tinyurl.com/3n9fbwee #TeamKings
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
👶 We are pleased to be one of the first NHS Trusts in London to launch a virtual tour of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King’s College Hospital. Parents can now virtually walk through and explore the layout. Explore ➡️ tinyurl.com/4s8vacrs #TeamKings #Maternity #NICU #Neonatal
Image of the virtual tour of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King’s College Hospital.
Image from the virtual tour of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King’s College Hospital. Pin on 'Suction Catheters. These are attached to the suction tubing.'
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🩵 Welcome to #TeamKings. A huge welcome to the new consultants, resident doctors, and medical staff who joined us today. We are so proud to have you all on board. #NHS
Image of new consultants, resident doctors, and medical staff who joined us today at King's College Hospital.
new consultants, resident doctors, and medical staff who joined us today at Princess Royal University Hospital.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🙌 Congratulations to the Bishop of Southwark on his retirement. At his farewell service, he thanked the #TeamKings maxillofacial team who rebuilt his face after a severe crash: "I would not be standing here today without your care." Wishing the Bishop a very happy retirement. #TeamKings
Image of Christopher Chessun, the Bishop of Southwark pictured with Professor Kathy Fan and Professor Mike Edmonds.X-ray image of Christopher Chessun, the Bishop of Southwark.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
💬 “We use advanced technology to separate blood components and provide treatments that can be life-changing!” 📸 Proudly introducing our August #NewProfilePic: Naomi Keji, Senior Staff Nurse in the Apheresis Unit at King's College Hospital. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ywh223kh
Image of Naomi Keji, Senior Staff Nurse in the Apheresis Unit at King's College Hospital.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🏥🤖 Orpington Hospital introduces robot-assisted surgery for bones and joints! 🔗 lnkd.in/ea6YnmtE #TeamKings #RobotAssistedSurgery #Orthopaedics #JointReplacement
Staff from the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Orpington Hospital pictured with the Stryker Mako.

Text: Orpington Hospital introduces robot-assisted 
surgery for bones and jointsImage from the robot-assisted surgery at Orpington Hospital.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📹In his latest video diary, our Chief Executive Matthew Trainer talks about robotic surgery at Orpington Hospital and an improved CQC surgery rating at King's College Hospital! 👀 Watch the video to find out more. #TeamKings #NHS #HealthcareExcellence #CQC #RoboticSurgery
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Care Quality Commission has rated surgical care at King’s College Hospital as ‘Good’, following an inspection this year. The new rating reflects the significant improvements put in place by our outstanding staff. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2p893sn
Infographic from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comparing surgical care CQC ratings over time. The title reads "Surgical care CQC rating at King's College Hospital." Two side-by-side panels show the improvement: the left panel, labelled "June 2019," is orange and states "Requires Improvement"; the right panel, labelled "July 2026," is green and states "Good." The King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo appears in the top-right corner.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
☀️ Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are in place from today until tomorrow. Make sure you: 💧 Stay hydrated 🧴Wear sunscreen 🌳Find shade 💊Carry your medication/inhaler 👵Check on elderly relatives/neighbours For more advice on how to cope in hot weather, visit the NHS website ➡ tinyurl.com/6x3n7ch6
NHS graphic. Text: Amber and yellow heat-health alerts have been issued across parts of England.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🎗️There are nearly 2 million new cases of #hepatitis B and C every year. 🩸 Hepatitis often shows no symptoms, yet it can have serious health implications. Anyone can be affected. Order your free testing kit ➡️ tinyurl.com/4ahdnm8e #WorldHepatitisDay #TimeForAction @worldhepalliance.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for World Hepatitis Day. The left side has a dark blue background with the text: "Hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer. Millions don’t know they are living with it." Below, it reads: "Don’t believe the myth that hepatitis only affects other people." A red call-to-action button says: "Get the facts. Get tested." The World Hepatitis Alliance logo appears at the bottom alongside the hashtag #WorldHepatitisDay and the website worldhepatitisday.org. The right side features a close-up portrait of a person wearing a white T-shirt, looking directly at the camera outdoors.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Tuesday 28 July, marks the launch of the South East London Primary Care Blood-Borne Virus (BBV) Opt-out Testing Day. We are excited to be collaborating with partners across the region to deliver routine HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C screening. 🔗 Info: tinyurl.com/4z8mw5sv #WorldHepatitisDay
Graphic promoting routine blood-borne virus (BBV) testing for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in South East London GP practices. The NHS King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo appears in the top right, with a note that the project is supported by an educational grant via the Gilead UK and Ireland Fellowship Programme.

The main headline reads: "Routine HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C testing" with the subheading "Coming to South East London GP practices." On the right are three blood sample tubes labelled HIV TEST, HEP B TEST, and HEP C TEST, alongside the Synnovis logo.

A red banner highlights "28 July – World Hepatitis Day" with the World Hepatitis Day logo.

Three key messages are displayed at the bottom:

On 28 July, routine HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C screening in South East London Primary Care.
Your results are confidential.
If you do not wish to be tested, please let your clinician know.

A blue footer reads: "Early diagnosis saves lives."
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🏥 Had an NHS hospital stay in the last 6 months? #NHSEngland wants your feedback to shape the 2026 Adult Inpatient Survey. Join a 90-min virtual focus group. Find out more and apply here ➡️ tinyurl.com/2vuvd3ce
Image of a light bulb on a post it note pinned to a board.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🎉 King’s nurse awarded for transforming #Diabetes care. Janise Tara Jimenez, Diabetes Specialist Nurse at King's College Hospital, has won the #JuneJamesAward at the #DiabetesNursingAwards2026. 🔗 Discover ➡️ lnkd.in/eC8Xkfte #TeamKings #Diabetes
Janise [pictured right, next to awards host Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE] received the June James Award at the Diabetes Nursing Awards 2026. 

Text on image says: Diabetes Specialist Nurse at King's College Hospital awarded for transforming diabetes care.
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King's College NHS @kingscollegenhs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🎓 Congrats to our fifth cohort of @projectsearchstg.bsky.social interns on completing the course and graduating. Interns engaged in work placements across various departments at King's College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital. 🔗 tinyurl.com/57czmhvm #TeamKings #Internship
Project SEARCH interns at Princess Royal University Hospital standing in a group holding their graduation certificates.Project SEARCH interns at King's College Hospital standing in a group holding their graduation certificates.
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