Rare Disease Day takes place annually on the last day of February and is a global opportunity to increase awareness and advocate for those living with rare conditions.
Clinics and wards used by the Endocrinology department
Children who need investigations into suspected endocrine, metabolic, renal, neurology, dermatology, rheumatology, gastroenterology or urology disorders are seen on Kingfisher Ward.
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency that occurs almost exclusively in boys. Sometimes it is called X-linked lymphoproliferative type 2 disorder (XLP2). This page has been produced jointly between
CLOSED: The Catalyst Fellowship aims to build the capacity of child health researchers to enable them to take the next step in their career and become the future leaders in child health research..
OPEN: The Catalyst Fellowship 2025 aims to build the capacity of child health researchers to enable them to take the next step in their career and become the future leaders in child health research.
Pharyngoplasty is an operation to change the shape and function of the soft palate and the area around it called the pharynx. This page explains about the pharyngoplasty operation and what to expect when your child comes to the North Thames Cleft Service
All children with a cleft lip and/or palate will need at least one operation under anaesthetic. We know that anaesthesia is something that concerns families so this information sheet from the North Thames Cleft Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH
Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor for Clinical Genetics
Anita has worked as a genetic counsellor within the NHS since 2006 and was appointed as Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor for Clinical Genetics at the North East Thames Regional Genetics servi…
The Paediatric Palliative Care team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) was first established in 1986 and was originally known as the Symptom Care team.
This is a list of patient diagnoses which are admitted to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) by our Immunology team, the timeframe in which they should be treated and their estimated length of stay (LoS).
Children's Acute Transport Service clinical outcomes
Clinical outcomes are broadly agreed, measurable changes in health, function or quality of life that result from our care. Constant review of our clinical outcomes establishes standards against which to continuously improve all aspects of our practice.
Cranio-fronto-nasal dysplasia is a type of craniosynostosis. The name describes the parts of the skull and face affected. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of cranio-fronto-nasal dysplasia (also
X-linked lymphoproliferative type 1 (XLP1) disorder is a rare immune condition that affects around 1 in every 1 million males.This page has been produced jointly between PID UK, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and the Great North Children’s Hospital.
