Former GOSH patient celebrates wedding day at GOSH

Lucy was diagnosed with a brain tumour, called a glioma tumour, when she was three years old. She was monitored at GOSH and remained under our care until she turned 18.

Inspired by her care at GOSH, Lucy trained to be a paediatric nurse. As a part of her training, Lucy had her first placement at GOSH. Here, she worked on the ward she was treated on when she was an inpatient at the hospital.

Today, Lucy is a paediatric nurse, and cares for children and young people in London.

On their wedding day, Lucy and Kevin had prayers of blessing in the GOSH Chapel.

The blessing was performed by GOSH Senior Chaplain and Deputy Head Chaplain, Dorothy Moore Brooks.

Our Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care team play a key role in supporting people through some of their most difficult, stressful, or confusing times.

The team – made up of members from different faiths – provide support through listening, talking, praying together, or simply just being there. They are available 24 hours a day for all staff, patients and families and are there for everyone, of any faith or none.

The multi-faith team also ensure there are quiet places open at all times for reflection within the hospital. These include St Christopher’s Chapel, the Muslim Prayer Room, the Shabbat Room, and a non-denominational space too.

The chaplaincy service is funded by GOSH Charity as part of their ongoing support of patient, family and staff wellbeing.