Procedures and treatments

Preparing a child for a procedure or treatment can be an anxious occasion. Great Ormond Street Hospital have produced a number of factsheets to help explain what will happen and what to expect.

Holistic Needs Assessments for children with cancer and their families

We realise that when your child is diagnosed with cancer, this can affect many areas of family life. This is why you will be offered an appointment with your keyworker at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to discuss your family’s concerns and situation

Home Video Telemetry (HVT)

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the procedure for a Home Video Telemetry (HVT) test and what to expect when your child has one.

How do I take care of my scars after surgery?

Find out more about how to take care of your scars after surgery.

Hydrogen breath test

This information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is about having a hydrogen breath test.