General news

Professor Faith Gibson becomes fellow of American Academy of Nursing

A senior nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has been named as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Read more about Professor Faith Gibson becomes fellow of American Academy of Nursing

Lucie and Isobel’s new hearts

This Organ Donation Week 2020, Mum Joanna shares the story of her two daughters, Lucie and Isobel, who both experienced the same rare heart condition seven years apart and were given life-saving heart transplants.

Read more about Lucie and Isobel’s new hearts

GOSH appoints new Chief Operating Officer

John Quinn has been appointed as Great Ormond Street Hospital’s (GOSH) new Chief Operating Officer.

Read more about GOSH appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for children, young people and families now shielding has paused

Government advice that shielding for those people most at risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been paused for the moment. This means that most people who have previously been shielding are now able to get out and about more.

Read more about Coronavirus (COVID-19): information for children, young people and families now shielding has paused

New Director of Estates, Facilities and Built Environment joins GOSH

Zoe Asensio-Sanchez has joined Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) as Director of Estates and Facilities and the Built Environment.

An architect by background, Zoe is an experienced leader in environment and infrastructure across the commercial, charity, education and health sectors....

Read more about New Director of Estates, Facilities and Built Environment joins GOSH

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information for children, young people and families

We understand that you might be worried about coronavirus – also known as COVID-19 – particularly if your child has a long-term health condition.

This information from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) sets out our advice and the action we are taking to respond to the coronavirus outbreak. You can find guidance for specific patient groups here. Visit gosh.nhs.uk/staysafe to meet Otto the Octopus and find out how you can help reduce the spread of infection, whether you’re out and about or visiting GOSH.

Read more about Coronavirus (COVID-19) – information for children, young people and families

GOSH siblings - have your say!

GOSH’s Patient Experience team is embarking on a project to better understand the experience and support received by patients’ siblings at the hospital. This week, the team has launched the Sibling Survey, which is aimed at capturing the views and stories of patients’ siblings across the hospital to identify what is important to them and the sort of support they would like.

Read more about GOSH siblings - have your say!

Diversity and inclusion at GOSH

The horrific death of George Floyd has shone a spotlight on the racism and inequality that exists in many forms across the world.

Read more about Diversity and inclusion at GOSH

Separating conjoined twins Yiḡit and Derman

Brothers Yiḡit and Derman were just 17 months old when they were brought to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Born craniopagus, meaning conjoined at the head, their incredibly rare condition required the unique facilities and expertise of GOSH - one of the only sites in the world able to separate and care for craniopagus twins. Hear from just some of the multi-disciplinary team who were involved in their care:

Read more about Separating conjoined twins Yiḡit and Derman

Second set of rare conjoined twins separated at Great Ormond Street Hospital in less than 12 months

An expert team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has successfully separated a very rare set of twin boys joined at the top of the head, less than a year after separating two similarly conjoined sisters.

Read more about Second set of rare conjoined twins separated at Great Ormond Street Hospital in less than 12 months

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

You are here

Pages