Staying in the Mildred Creak Unit

Eloise shares the moving story of her
stay in the hospital's mental health unit

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Surviving a cardiac arrest

On the night of 23 February 2013, Violet, a healthy, seven-year-old girl suffered a cardiac arrest. Up until that point, her parents never had cause for any concern.

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For the third year running, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) was pleased to work with the Resuscitation Council UK and London Ambulance Service to invite school children from the local community to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills as part of Restart a Heart Day.

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A long-term stay in the Mildred Creak Unit

Eloise was diagnosed with an eating disorder nine years ago and spent nine months in the Mildred Creak Unit (MCU), a highly specialised ward at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for young people with mental health conditions. To mark World Mental Health Day, she shared her experiences.

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Guests at the DRIVE Opening Event, October 2018

Opening our new digital hub for healthcare

Last night we launched DRIVE – Digital Research, Informatics and Virtual Environments – a digital hub set to transform the use of technology in healthcare and improve patient outcomes at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and beyond.

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Dr Zubair Tahir, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon at GOSH

Insight into neurosurgery – Dr Zubair Tahir

During Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes, we’re shining a spotlight on the wonderful staff across the hospital who help children get better and fulfil their potential. Dr Zubair Tahir is a Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon and has worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) since 2013. Dr Tahir features in episode six treating patient Ocean.