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Former GOSH patient, Paul, visiting his portrait at the Saatchi Gallery which is on display as part of an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

Former GOSH patient in exhibition celebrating 75 years of the NHS

31 May 2023, 9 a.m.

Paul had lifesaving heart surgery at GOSH when he was eight-years-old. Today, Paul's portrait, taken by photographer Rankin, features alongside those of NHS staff, patients and volunteers in an exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

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Updates to our mask wearing policy at GOSH

23 May 2023, 7 a.m.

From 23 May we will no longer require patients, families or staff to wear facemasks in the majority of areas within the hospital. This is in line with current national guidelines and is a similar approach taken at many other hospitals.

Update for our patients and families on industrial action

28 Apr 2023, 11 a.m.

As you may be aware, many of our nursing staff will be taking part in 28 hours of industrial action from 8pm on Sunday 30 April to midnight on Monday 1 May (this means overnight Monday into Tuesday).

Graphic of proposed new main entrance at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Planning milestone for the Children’s Cancer Centre

17 Apr 2023, 4:05 p.m.

With Camden Council providing the decision notice for the Children’s Cancer Centre, we have now been granted full planning permission for the scheme.

Support for our Children’s Cancer Centre

29 Mar 2023, 10 a.m.

Learn more about our fantastic plans for a new facility at Great Ormond Street Hospital, dedicated to the treatment of children with cancer.

A photo of Great Ormond Street Hospital's entrance.

Air pollution levels added to patient's postcodes

16 Feb 2023, 6:15 a.m.

Air pollution levels for patient’s postcodes have been added to their medical records to help families understand the risk in their local area.

Green light at planning committee for Great Ormond Street Hospital’s redevelopment plans

8 Feb 2023, 9:27 p.m.

Camden Council’s planning committee this evening resolved to grant planning permission for our new Children’s Cancer Centre.

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Stunning images showcase life-changing research at GOSH

28 Feb 2023, 9 a.m.

A captivating 3D image that is helping researchers to uncover the secrets of childhood cancers is crowned the winner of our 2022/23 image competition ‘A moment of discovery’.

Patient Ellie after her surgery with her parents outside GOSH

Changing lives with laser surgery

1 Feb 2023, 9 a.m.

Since February 2019, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) has been carrying out cutting edge laser ablation surgery for children with rare and difficult to treat forms of epilepsy.

BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasting live from the GOSH Lagoon with patient Alyssa

BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasts live from the GOSH Lagoon

30 Jan 2023, 11:20 a.m.

GOSH has today played host to BBC Radio 5 Live as they broadcast a special programme live from out Lagoon. Presenter Naga Munchetty was joined by staff from across the Hospital and patient Alyssa.

Photo of James, a GOSH patient with DMD who took part in the trial at the hospital. He is smiling.

Combining expertise for more efficient clinical trials of the future

22 Jan 2023, 8 a.m.

A group of researchers and clinical scientists have combined their expertise to develop a new way to monitor the progression of movement disorders and increase the efficiency of clinical trials.

Play area within the Clinical Research Facility

UKCRF Network awarded £2.4 million in public funding

19 Jan 2023, 11:28 a.m.

UK Clinical Research Facility Network awarded £2.4 million in public funding to support the delivery of early phase research studies

A photo of five performers within the Sight and Sound Centre, wearing clothing of the 21st century and GOSH lanyards. They are smiling, mid song.

Bringing the history of our Sight and Sound Centre to life

28 Dec 2022, noon

This month we celebrated the rich history of the Sight and Sound Centre supported by Premier Inn, with the premier of Filament Theatre’s Ospedale.

Eli with Bailey the Bernese Mountain Dog in her physiotherapy session at GOSH. Eli has her hand on top of Bailey's head, stroking her.

Therapy Dog Dash Cam: See Christmas at GOSH through Bailey's eyes

23 Dec 2022, 10 a.m.

Take a tour of Great Ormond Street Hospital at Christmas through the eyes of one of its furriest volunteers. Bailey, the Bernese Mountain dog, visits the hospital every week with her owner Liz to bring cheer to patients, their families and the staff.

Entrance to Great Ormond Street Hospital with festive decorations

Top tips for your stay at hospital this festive season

16 Dec 2022, 10 a.m.

We understand if you’re in hospital over Hannukah and Christmas things might be a little different. To help spread some festive magic, our Play Team have shared their top ten tips for your stay at hospital this festive season.

Annie and Issie with their mum, Hannah, and surgical team

Conjoined twins Annie and Issie return home for Christmas after separation surgery

8 Dec 2022, 11 a.m.

In September, conjoined twins Annabelle and Isabelle were successfully separated at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)..

Our proposals for a new cancer facility

28 Nov 2022, 10 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital is planning to rebuild the Frontage Building and main entrance to create a Children’s Cancer Centre.

A thumbnail of the health information video, featuring Dr Catherine Peters. Her name and title 'Diabetes Expert' appears in blue on the left.

Recognising World Diabetes Day 2022

13 Nov 2022, 9:30 a.m.

Around the world, more than 1.2 million children and young people live with type 1 diabetes. Hear from Dr Catherine Peters in our latest health information videos.

A woman in a headscarf gestures towards some micro-gardens with a group of children looking on

Engaging with our neighbours on data, research and the environment

9 Nov 2022, 10:29 a.m.

One way to engage children in data, research and our environment is through the creation of micro-gardens. The GOSH scientists involved with the festival picked this activity to teach young people about the importance of natural spaces in urban areas...

£35 million research boost for GOSH

14 Oct 2022, 10 a.m.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced that the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) is one of 20 centres from across the country to receive 5-years of funding.