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Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.
Since 1852 we’ve had the privilege of working to discover better, kinder treatments for the rarest and most complex illnesses to help children reach their full potential.
GOSH in numbers
750
patients seen each day
Every day seriously ill children and young people are seen at GOSH for life-changing treatment and care
212
active clinical trials
Transformational clinical trials are currently happening throughout the hospital
18,605
learning opportunities delivered
GOSH Learning Academy provides multi-professional paediatric healthcare education and training
GOSH news
Professor Helen Cross elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
8 Jun 2026, 5:39 p.m.
Professor Helen Cross, Paediatric Neurology Consultant at GOSH and Director of the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, has been elected to the prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences.
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Update for patients and families on industrial action - June 2026
8 Jun 2026, 4:29 p.m.
Some of our resident doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital will be taking part in planned industrial action from 7am on 15 June until 6.59am on 19 June.
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A new CEO for Great Ormond Street Hospital
8 Jun 2026, 1 p.m.
Karl Munslow Ong has joined GOSH as its new Chief Executive.
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Spotlight on our Research Co-ordinators
13 May 2026, 3:12 p.m.
Meet the staff who keep clinical trials on track, ensure the data is up-to-date, that rules are followed and families get their agreed upon support.
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GOSH Arts launch new exhibition From the Morning Light
20 May 2026, 3:15 p.m.
'From the Morning Light' is the result of a very special collaborative project between families and staff from our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and artist Nicole Morris.
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Transport for London (TfL) strikes: June 2026
11 May 2026, 11:32 a.m.
There are upcoming London Underground strikes planned which may affect your journey to GOSH.
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