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Unleashing the power of the genome to help children with rare diseases

27 Feb 2020, 12:17 p.m.

With 80% of rare diseases having a genetic component, understanding a person’s genome – their unique sequence of DNA and complete genetic code  – has a huge part to play in both diagnosis and care for patients and their families. Dr Daniel Gale, Rare Dise

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Young Voices in Research

27 Feb 2020, 11:27 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and The Institute of Child Health (ICH) were delighted to hold the first ‘Young Voices in Research’ event on Thursday 20 February, inviting members of the GOSH Young People’s Forum (YPF) and current GOSH patients to sha

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CQC action update

26 Feb 2020, 11:08 a.m.

Last year, we welcomed the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in to inspect GOSH’s services. They focussed their attention on our critical care, surgical and mental health services. They also reviewed whether the organisation is well led.  The CQC rated the ho

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GOSH performs well in patient-led inspections

19 Feb 2020, 10:48 a.m.

GOSH has been rated above average in four categories during its recent Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE).

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Through Piper's Eyes

16 Feb 2020, 10:53 a.m.

Two-year-old Piper has spent her life so far visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) after being diagnosed with a rare condition that caused her to be blind from birth. Her mum, Jade, shares their story.

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