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Transport for London (TfL) strikes: May and June 2026

11 May 2026, 11:32 a.m.

There are upcoming London Underground strikes planned which may affect your journey to GOSH.

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Better understanding leukaemia for children with down syndrome

7 May 2026, 2:16 p.m.

Researchers have mapped the evolution of a type of leukaemia that is exclusive to children with Down syndrome and may have identified an overarching weakness in the cancer's genetic makeup.

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Surgeon who saved children’s sight surprised by patients, family and colleagues

1 May 2026, 8:23 a.m.

Professor Chris Lloyd, consultant ophthalmic surgeon and paediatric ophthalmologist, was given a surprise to remember as a part of the BBC The One Show’s ‘One Big Thank You’.

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Gentler treatment eliminates early deaths for children with relapsed leukaemia

30 Apr 2026, 9:58 a.m.

A groundbreaking national study led by clinicians at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has shown that children and young people with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) can be treated safely with significantly less intensive chemotherapy.

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NHS eye gene therapy restores Saffie's sight

22 Apr 2026, 7:30 p.m.

Saffie has had her sight restored thanks to life-changing eye gene therapy for rare blindness at GOSH

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£3M study led by patient voices targets pain in inflammatory arthritis

21 Apr 2026, 5:07 p.m.

A new £3 million research programme involving Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London researchers aims to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis – pain reduction.

Transport for London (TfL) strikes: April and May 2026

20 Apr 2026, 4 p.m.

There are upcoming London Underground strikes planned which may affect your journey to GOSH.

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Liquids to solids: the simple trick transforming children's lives and saving thousands of pounds

10 Apr 2026, 9 a.m.

Switching children and young people’s medication from liquids to pills can transform their lives and save thousands of pounds for the NHS at the same time.

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GOSH joins European health leaders to shape the future of paediatric data sharing

9 Apr 2026, noon

More than 50 clinicians, data scientists, digital health innovators and industry leaders came together in Barcelona last month to tackle one of the biggest challenges in paediatric healthcare: how to share health data safely across borders to improve care

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Update for patients and families on industrial action

2 Apr 2026, 12:32 p.m.

Some of our resident doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital will be taking part in planned industrial action from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

GOSH Voice to host Sibling Bowling Day for National Siblings Day

2 Apr 2026, 11 a.m.

GOSH Voice will be hosting a sibling bowling day on 11 April 2026 to celebrate National Siblings Day on 10 April.

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Engineered tissue offers hope for children born with ‘missing’ food pipe

20 Mar 2026, 10 a.m.

Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have created the first lab‑grown oesophagus - the food pipe - shown to safely replace a full section of the organ and restore normal function, including swallowing, in

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GOSH celebrates Rare Disease Day 2026 with local community

16 Mar 2026, 11:25 a.m.

GOSH specialises in rare disease research and to celebrate, we recently invited two local North London Year 4 classes to join us for the day to learn about how we care for patients with rare diseases.

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Professor Francesco Muntoni wins prestigious research prize

12 Mar 2026, 9:49 a.m.

Professor Francesco Muntoni, GOSH Paediatric Neurology Consultant, has been awarded the 2026 Novo Nordisk Prize in recognition of his pioneering work transforming the outlook for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

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GOSH secures £1.4m in NIHR capital equipment funding to boost research capability

11 Mar 2026, 12:23 p.m.

This investment will significantly strengthen our research infrastructure and enhance our ability to deliver world‑leading paediatric research across the whole hospital.

Karl Munslow Ong appointed as Chief Executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital

2 Mar 2026, 3:02 p.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) is delighted to announce the appointment of Karl Munslow Ong as its new Chief Executive.

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Mosaic of over 700 photos wins annual Moment of Discovery Image competition

27 Feb 2026, 7 a.m.

A beautiful collage made from over 700 photographs taken from across GOSH has been crowned the winner of our 5th annual Research and Innovation image competition ‘A Moment of Discovery’.

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New trial to support childhood survivors of brain tumours

19 Feb 2026, 9:33 a.m.

Experts at Great Ormond Street Hospital have launched the first trial of its kind to support children’s cognitive development following treatment for a brain tumour.

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Professor Waseem Qasim named in list of leading global health leaders

16 Feb 2026, noon

Professor Waseem Qasim, Consultant at GOSH and Professor of Cell and Gene Therapy at University College London has been named in TIME magazine’s 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.

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Alyssa Tapley named in list of leading global health leaders

16 Feb 2026, noon

GOSH patient, Alyssa Tapley, 17 from Leicester, has been named in TIME’S 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.