Podcasts (tests and treatments)

Listen to young people talking about different tests and treatments they've had at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The podcasts have been produced in partnership with the BBC.

Blackouts, EEG and ECG tests

Jolie, 15, explains how she's been having EEG and ECG tests because she keeps blacking out.

Bone marrow transplant

Megan, 12, introduces the staff she met at GOSH when she came here for a bone marrow transplant.

Colonoscopy and endoscopy tests

Hugh, 12, is having colonoscopy and endoscopy tests to see what's going on inside his body.

Endoscopy

Alisha, 13, talks about staying in hospital and having an endoscopy to investigate stomach pain.

EEG

Yasmin, 12, is looking forward to the results of her EEG test and finding out what is causing her seizures.

Epilepsy tests

Kaleem, 11, describes the epilepsy tests he has at GOSH and how he fights off boredom.

Heart operation

Leon, 14, is recovering well after having a heart operation a week earlier.

Haemodialysis

Adam, 15, talks about coming into hospital three times a week for haemodialysis.

Kidney transplant

Adam, 14, can't wait to start running again after having a kidney transplant.

Lung function tests

Paula, 16, has lung function tests every couple of months to monitor her progress.

Leg lengthening

Ollie, 14, explains how he's had three leg lengthening procedures at GOSH.

Physio for cystic fibrosis

Having physio helps Chelsea, 15, improve her exercise tolerance and clear secretions from her lungs.

Pain management

Chloe, 12, is learning how to manage pain syndrome in both her heels through physiotherapy.

Respiratory tests

Eden, 12, has sickle cell disease and comes to GOSH for respiratory tests to help monitor his lung growth.

Sonograms and X-rays

Catharina, 13, describes how she has sonograms and X-rays so doctors can look at her bones and other tissues.

Spinal fusion operation

Adam, 16, is recovering in GOSH after having an operation to straighten his spine.