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MRI scans more precisely define and detect some abnormalities in unborn babies

17 Mar 2021, 10:57 a.m.

MRI scanning can more precisely define and detect head, neck, thoracic, abdominal and spinal malformations in unborn babies, finds a large multidisciplinary study led by Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL.

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Raising awareness on Rare Disease Day

8 Mar 2024, 12:04 p.m.

To celebrate Rare Disease Day we invited patients and their families to try out 13 different hands-on and interactive fun and educational science and research activities for children and adults.

Prof Paul Gissen

New Director Designate announced for NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre

5 Nov 2025, 3:44 p.m.

Professor Paul Gissen has been announced as the Director Designate of the NIHR GOSH Biomedical Research Centre.

Clinics and wards used by the Department of Ophthalmology

Children who attend the Department of Ophthalmology will often have a number of appointments scheduled with designated appointment times.

First children receive a genetic diagnosis at GOSH as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project

11 Jan 2016, 5:46 p.m.

The first children to receive a genetic diagnosis through the 100,000 Genomes Project have been given their results at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), part of the North Thames Genomic Medical Centre (NTGMC.)

Cleft palate repair

Cleft palate repair is an operation to repair defects of the hard and soft palate. This page explains about the operation to repair a cleft palate and what to expect when your child comes to the North Thames Cleft Service for the operation.

Duplex kidney

This page explains about the causes, symptoms and treatment of duplex kidney, from Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Professor Jugnoo Rahi

Paediatric Ophthalmologist and Epidemiologist Professor Jugnoo Rahi appointed NIHR Senior Investigator

26 Feb 2018, 4:04 p.m.

Professor Jugnoo Rahi has been appointed as National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Senior Investigator in the eleventh annual competition.

Cleft palate

A cleft is a hole or gap affecting the tissues in the palate (roof of the mouth). This information sheet from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the symptoms, causes and treatment of cleft palate and where to get help.

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NIHR GOSH BRC Accelerating Novel Therapies Statistics Support Fund 2026

Open for applications: This funding call provides an opportunity for early career researchers to pay for statistical support for paediatric translational projects.

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NIHR GOSH BRC Paediatric Excellence Initiative New Projects Funding Call 2025

Closed: We are proud to partner with Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity and GOSH Charity, who, together, have made ~£150,000 available for partner site new projects applications

Researcher in lab

NIHR GOSH BRC Paediatric Excellence Initiative New Projects Funding Call 2026

Closed: We are proud to partner with Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity and GOSH Charity, who, together, have made ~£30,000 available for partner site new projects applications

A group of medical professionals in paramedic uniforms stand smiling in front of two pediatric intensive care ambulances. They convey teamwork and readiness.

50,000th life-saving referral for super-specialist children's ambulance service

16 Jan 2026, noon

A transport service that provides life-saving care for some of the most critically ill children in the UK has reached a landmark 50,000 referrals.

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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.

Moving to adult cleft services

Information about how we will support you to gradually take more ownership of your cleft care as you move from children’s to adult services.

Biomedical engineering information for health professionals

The Biomedical Engineering department (BME) is responsible for managing and maintaining medical equipment within Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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.

Kidney problems in children - tubular disorders

This page explains about the causes, symptoms and treatment of kidney problems in children, from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).