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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

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Lab-grown mini-stomachs could boost understanding of rare diseases

26 Jan 2026, 1:03 p.m.

Researchers at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have developed the first-ever lab-grown mini-stomach that contains the key components of the full-sized human organ.
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Orthopaedic Review: update for patients and families

25 Jan 2026, 8 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Orthopaedic Review update for patients and families.
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GOSH Consultant, Dr Emma Clement, joins the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service as Deputy Medical Director

12 Jan 2026, 10:56 a.m.

Dr Emma Clement has joined the NT GMS as Deputy Medical Director.
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NIHR launches £13.7m investment into brain tumour research

19 Dec 2025, 11:47 a.m.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £13.7 million investment that will support ground-breaking research to develop novel brain tumour treatments in the UK.
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Fifth annual 'Moment of Discovery' image competition open 5-18 January

1 Jan 2026, 9 a.m.

The annual Research and Innovation Image Competition, A Moment of Discovery, is back for the fifth year and open for entries between 5-18 January 2026.
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Arsenal stars bring festive cheer to patients, families and staff

24 Dec 2025, 10:35 a.m.

GOSH was buzzing with excitement this month as players from Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first‑team squads paid a special visit to children, families, and staff.
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