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Early detection of saves lives. Use the NHS Hep C Web testing portal for at-home testing ➡️ https://bit.ly/3y2CigD

Huge thanks to our Viral Hepatitis Team for their ongoing care to patients.

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🎉 Huge congratulations to Felicia Kwaku, Associate Director of Nursing at King's, on being awarded the Gold by Dame Ruth May, outgoing Chief Nursing Officer for England.

Felicia attended Parliament on 24 July to celebrate the completion of her tenure as Chair of the Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Midwifery Officer’s Black Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group at NHS England. During the event, Dame Ruth presented Felicia with a Gold award, the highest honour from a Chief Nursing Officer.

A Gold award is presented for outstanding achievement and performance by a nurse or midwife in their sphere of practice. This may be clinical practice, education, research, or leadership.

Reflecting on the award, Felicia said:

"I was completely shocked and not expecting the award. It has been a privilege to be Chair of the advisory group, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have achieved so much. We as a group provide several functions including expert advice to the Chief Nursing Officer and others on matters of race equality, policy and practice, as well as supporting the Black and minority ethnic nursing and midwifery workforce."

"I am so proud to be a nurse."

🎂🎈 This week we're celebrating the 21st birthday of the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), which officially opened on July 23. We're also marking King's College Hospital's 111th birthday today!

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Mira Osinibi, our Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist, has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times award in the Children’s Services category!

Mira's incredible work in educating adolescents about the dangers of va**ng has been recognised.

Since December 2022, Mira has reached around 15,000 children, providing crucial information on the harmful effects of va**ng. Her dedication to health prevention and her innovative approach have made a significant impact on our community.

Mira said: “We are now using our knowledge to educate and inform our colleagues in different NHS Trusts around the UK, with the aim of helping younger patients be more aware of the harms of va**ng, and to help give up the habit.
“This nomination and shortlisting of such a prestigious nursing award feels very special to me. I am fully dedicated to health prevention and to have the award panel recognise this initiative as innovative, inclusive and patient-focused means the world to me. I feel very proud to be working in King’s College Hospital with my paediatric respiratory team who continuously support my work."

Congratulations, Mira, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to our young patients!

Read the full story and learn more about the Nursing Times Awards here: https://bit.ly/4c0Ogp5

📸 Join us today for talks on hepatitis and liver health in the Boardroom at King's College Hospital until 3.15pm.

are raising awareness and fighting stigma for .

All welcome.

🩸 Blood donors are urgently needed.

Book an appointment to donate or blood in one of the permanent donor centres in Oxford Circus (West End), Edgware, Tooting, Stratford and Shepherd’s Bush. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RxPf8N

Please note: Permanent donor centres have more availability. Community-based venues fill up fast; check later for cancellations and new openings.

Do you know your status? Ask your GP and get tested for Hepatitis B and C. Use the NHS Hep C Web testing portal for easy at-home testing https://bit.ly/3y2CigD

🌅 Introducing stunning new murals with a breathtaking sunset over a serene, wooded pathway. These beautiful pieces of art now grace the walls of the Oasis Birth Centre at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), providing a calming and inspiring environment for all who use the service.

Opened in December 2010 and located alongside the labour ward, the midwife-led Oasis birth centre supports women and families having a non-medicalised birth. Birth centres are an option for women with a low risk of complications.

Thanks to the Friends of PRUH Charity for their generous donation, which made this mural possible. Read more about their work on their website https://bit.ly/3y3rYFk

This mural is not just a piece of art; it symbolises the hope, tranquillity, and new beginnings that the Oasis Birth Centre strives to offer every day.

🌍 The global burden of hepatitis is significant. Find out why it's time for action, here: https://bit.ly/465b3i2

This Sunday is and all this week we'll have testing, educational events, and more to raise awareness about . Stay tuned for details!

World Hepatitis Day 2024 Hero Film Every year, 1.3 million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and new data from the World Health Organization shows the number of deaths is rising. We have ...

The ransomware attack on pathology provider Synnovis is continuing to impact our services. Please attend your appt, including maternity, unless contacted.

Our A&Es are open but there will be a longer wait than usual for blood test results.

More info ➡️

Synnovis and data security - information for patients - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust On 3 June, a cyber-attack was carried out on our pathology service provider, Synnovis

🕐It’s less than two months to go until the !

Step outside with and join King's College Hospital Charity on the 18-mile route to support life-changing care.

Sign up today ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Kdihq1

🩸 Blood donors are urgently needed.

Book an appointment to donate or blood in one of the permanent donor centres in Oxford Circus (West End), Edgware, Tooting, Stratford and Shepherd’s Bush. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RxPf8N

Please note: Permanent donor centres have more availability. Community-based venues fill up fast; check later for cancellations and new openings.

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We have been shortlisted in the following categories of the BeLambeth Awards:

• Commitment to Employee Training & Development
• Climate Action: Sustainable Impact Award (joint with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust)
• Inclusive Employer of the Year

Additionally, King's colleagues have been individually nominated for awards. Kylie Nadon, Education Commissioning and Funding Co-ordinator, has been shortlisted for the Rising Star Award, and apprentices Halima Ahmad, Melvyna Ketharuth and Suliaman Ishaque have been shortlisted for the Apprentice of the Year award.

Please vote for us!

You have until 5pm today, Wednesday 17 July, to cast your vote.

⏰ Just one day left to vote for your favourite Lambeth Business!

This is your chance to support and celebrate the outstanding contributions of local businesses and individuals in our community.

The finalists are:

Educational Institution of the Year Award, sponsored by CLS Holdings plc 🎓
🔹 Centre of Accountancy Careers & Training
🔹 City & Guilds of London Art School
🔹 Renaissance Studios
🔹 Streatham Wells Primary School

Commitment to Employee Training & Development 🚀
🔹 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Renaissance Studios
🔹 Wsha

Creative & Digital Industries Award 🎨
🔹 Art4Space
🔹 Baptiste
🔹 Black Culture Market
🔹 BUREAU OF SILLY IDEAS LIMITED
🔹 Clapham Makers Market
🔹 Esports Youth Club
🔹 Juscoolradio
🔹 Orange Bow CIC
🔹 Postcard Productions
🔹 Renaissance Studios
🔹 STREATHAM SPACE PROJECT
🔹 The Bread and Roses Theatre / The Lambeth Fringe
🔹 Van Gogh House London

Employer of the Year 💼
🔹 Berkeley St Edward
🔹 Georgina Martin - CIS Security Limited
🔹 Sygna
🔹 John Lewis Partnership

Climate Action: Sustainable Impact Award 🌱
🔹 Air Aware Labs
🔹 Father Nature
🔹 Get Rid of and Donate CIC
🔹 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust’ and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Jellyfish Pictures
🔹 PropUp Project CIC
🔹 Rathbone Climate Action
🔹 Sustainable Ventures
🔹 The Pigs Head
🔹 Volcano Coffee Works

Inclusive Employer of the Year 🤝
🔹 Art4Space
🔹 KataKata
🔹 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Renaissance Studios

Rising Star Award: Extraordinary Talent, sponsored by Clapham Park 🌟
🔹 Jen B - Black Culture Market
🔹 Chris Marshall - G Tennis
🔹 Jenine Baptiste - Baptiste
🔹 Kylie Nadon - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Micah Ingram - Orange Bow CIC / The Integrate Agency CIC / Repair Cafe Lambeth
🔹 Nazmul Hoque - Through The Lab CIC
🔹 Martin Miranda Antelo - OCA Community Kitchen
🔹 Olga Osuch - Repair Café Lambeth CIC
🔹 Alison Buchanan - Pegasus Opera Company Ltd.

Apprentice of the Year 👩‍🎓
🔹 Julia Brackenbury - Berkeley St Edward
🔹 Han Che - London Borough of Lambeth
🔹 Halima Ahmad - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Melvyna Ketharuth - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Suliaman Ishaque - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
🔹 Hannah Nugent - Transport for London

Enterprising Young Person of the Year, sponsored by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 📈
🔹 Cameron Mordi-Semple - Legion Network
🔹 Lucie Tucker - Art4Space
🔹 Nazmul Hoque - Through the Lab CIC

🗳️ Cast your vote by 5pm TOMORROW: https://ow.ly/iXLE50Sq2Ly

Congratulations to Professor Igor Blum, Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at King's, on receiving the prestigious Ivar Mjör Award.

Presented by the , it recognises Igor's contributions to practice-based research.

Congratulations, Igor!

🌟 Meet Kylie Nadon, our Career Schemes Coordinator at King's College Hospital, and a finalist for the Rising Star Award at the 2024!

Here’s what Kylie had to say about her work and nomination:

🔹 Can you tell us a bit more about the initiative?

"The purpose of King’s Work Experience programme is to provide our local secondary school students from all backgrounds with equitable access to shadowing placements and mentorship from professionals in careers of interest to them. After placements, students are better equipped to confidently and successfully approach further education, apprenticeships or direct entry to the workforce."

🔹 What do you consider your most significant achievement in your role so far, and how has it impacted the students and the Trust?

"My most significant achievement has been going through NHS England’s Work Experience Quality Standards Accreditation. It was a huge project and ultimately, I drew a lot of inspiration from the framework to better enhance the students’ and mentors’ experiences through workbooks, conversation guides, reflection activities and more. Having a focus on quality while experiencing the exponential growth of students on placement is key."

🔹 How do you feel about being nominated for the Rising Star Award, and what does this recognition mean to you personally and professionally?

"I am very grateful. Professionally, this nomination will hopefully further promote the programme internally to attract colleagues who share my desire to inspire and support our local young people in achieving their healthcare career ambitions. Personally, it is heart-warming having this opportunity to reflect on the successes of the bright young people and passionate mentors involved."

Join us in supporting Kylie and the King's Work Experience programme by casting your vote before July 17th. Details here bit.ly/3Y2GlnS

The ransomware attack on pathology provider Synnovis is continuing to impact our services.

Please attend your appointment, including maternity, unless contacted. Our A&Es are open but there will be a longer wait than usual for blood test results.

More info ➡️https://bit.ly/3VFCZFL

📱🎾⚽️ Patients and visitors can watch this weekend's Wimbledon and Euros finals on our patient entertainment portal!

Funded by , the portal can be accessed via mobile devices or a device can be borrowed via .

➡️ https://bit.ly/4aiSs31

🌟 We've been shortlisted in an incredible five categories for the BeLambeth Awards 2024!

We're honoured to be recognised for our commitment to employee training, sustainable impact through climate action (joint with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), and being an inclusive employer. These nominations highlight our dedication to equality, diversity, and high-quality healthcare education.

Not only that, but our very own Kylie Nadon is up for the Rising Star Award, and our apprentices Halima Ahmad, Melvyna Ketharuth, and Suliaman Ishaque are nominated for Apprentice of the Year!

Your vote matters! Help us secure these awards by casting your vote before 5pm on Wednesday, July 17.

🔗Click this link to support

Thank you for your continued support!

🔬"This treatment could lead to a marked improvement in the quality of life for the young patients affected with this devastating condition.”

Read all about a new clinical trial taking place at King’s for children with epilepsy ➡️

Clinical trial using new device to treat children with epilepsy - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A clinical trial using a new device to perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) on children with epilepsy has begun.

🏃‍♂️Let's look back to the spectacular day that was the in September 2023.

Over £100,000 was raised last year for our hospitals on an incredible day for everyone involved🙌🎉

Sign up to for the 2024 Great Hospital Hike ▶️

The Great Hospital Hike On Saturday 14 September, take part in our flagship event and hike for your hospital!

Huge congratulations to the DFN Project Search HQ interns at King's College Hospital and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) who graduated from the scheme this July!

The graduation ceremony marks the successful completion of the nine-month programme, where interns with learning disabilities and/or autism showcased their incredible talents. Throughout their journey at King's, they engaged in work placements across various clinical and non-clinical departments in our hospitals, gaining valuable experience and skills.

Both hospitals held their individual graduation ceremonies, which were filled with celebration, networking and the presentation of certificates. Speakers at the graduation at the PRUH included Angela Helleur, Site Chief Executive for the PRUH and South Sites, and Michael Pichamuthu, Site Director of People for the PRUH and South Sites.

Thank you to all staff members who managed and mentored an intern this academic year.

🎉 Celebrating NHS 76(Friday 5) with Patsy Morris.



Join us in celebrating NHS 76 with Patsy Morris, a dedicated member of the King's community who holds a remarkable connection to the Windrush generation.



Patsy began her journey in the maternity service at Dulwich Community Hospital in 1982 before moving to King’s. Reflecting on her years with the NHS, she shared:

“So much has changed over the years since I first started caring for mothers and families in the local community. I must have cared for hundreds of people and some of them I will never forget.

“Once you become part of Team King’s, you are part of the team forever. Angela Helleur was my student when I was a Sister based at Dulwich, and we then worked together at King’s. She gave me the push to do my degree, and we ended up studying together. She is now running things at the PRUH and I am so proud of her. I love hearing about how my former colleagues at King’s have grown, developed and thrived.”

🎉 Celebrating 7⃣6⃣ Years of the ! 🎉

Today, we are saying thank you to our brilliant staff and patients.

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🗳️ Our 2024 Governor Elections are now open. Governors play an important role in your local .

Our Council of Governors helps to ensure that our key stakeholders – including patients, members of the public, staff, and partner organisations – have a say in shaping their local health service.

Polls close on 5pm, 17 July 2024.

To vote, you must be a Member of the Trust. Find out more by visiting: https://bit.ly/3xU42DY.

🎶 The Rock Choir are back and bringing joy once again to King's!

Join us at the Golden Jubilee Wing, King's College Hospital, this Friday, 5th July, for another wonderful occasion between 12-2pm!

There's something for everyone, with Queen, Adele, John Legend, Abba, Tina Turner and Clean Bandit - just a number of popular artists featuring in the vast Rock Choir repertoire.

Sing along to your favourite song, and enjoy the occasion, all in aid of King's College Hospital Charity.