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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.

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GOSH Paediatric Neurologist recognised with prestigious award

22 Feb 2024, 2:53 p.m.

Professor Francesco Muntoni, a leading Paediatric Neurologist and Director of the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health has received the Richard Attenborough Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Say thank you to a nurse that's helped you

5 Feb 2024, 9 a.m.

The DAISY Awards are a world-renowned recognition programme which celebrates and thanks nurses and midwives across the globe.

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Patients, families, clinicians and researchers learn together on rare blinding condition

18 Jan 2024, 1:52 p.m.

Last December, the Norrie Disease conference took place at University College London, Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, organised by the Norrie Disease Foundation and Professor Jane Sowden’s research group.

New leads for patient and public involvement

25 Sep 2023, 4:25 p.m.

Professor Monica Lakhanpaul and Dr Polly Livermore have been appointed as leads for patient and public involvement in the NIHR GOSH BRC

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Director of Research and Innovation appointed

13 Jun 2023, 1:30 p.m.

Dr Kiki Syrad has been appointed Director of Research and Innovation for Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust.

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Transitioning clinical trials at GOSH

20 May 2023, 7 a.m.

At GOSH we run hundreds of clinical trials each year, many of which take place in our dedicated facility - the NIHR GOSH CRF. But how do we transition trials out of the facility into a new setting?

GOSH staff recognised in prestigious research prize

18 May 2023, noon

Four members of staff from GOSH and UCL GOS ICH have today been recognised by the Academy of Medical Sciences for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of biomedical and health science

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Celebrating our staff in healthcare sciences

16 Mar 2023, 9 a.m.

This healthcare sciences week (13-17 March), we’re celebrating our staff who play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of children and young people every day. Hear from Raquel, Sebin, Ciaran & Ajeeta...

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Dr Polly Livermore is GOSH’s first nurse to receive post-doctoral fellowship

6 Feb 2023, 4:08 p.m.

Children's nurse and Clinical Matron Dr Polly Livermore awarded GOSH's first NIHR Advanced Clinical and Practitioner Academic Fellowship scheme (ACAF).

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Professor Isobel Heyman recognised with MBE in New Year's Honours

30 Dec 2022, 10:30 p.m.

Professor Isobel Heyman has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

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Professor Lyn Chitty made a Dame in New Year's Honours

30 Dec 2022, 10:30 p.m.

Professor Lyn Chitty has been made a Dame in the 2023 New Year’s Honours List.

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Creating an inclusive festive season: Top tips by GOSH Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, Paula

21 Dec 2022, 9 a.m.

The festive season can be magical, but it can also be overwhelming for children with a visual impairment. Paula Thomas, our Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, draws on her experience and shares advice on how to make everyone feel involved.

New Chief Financial Officer joins GOSH

4 Oct 2022, 5 p.m.

John Beswick has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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GOSH Play Specialist, Lizzie Penn, receives prestigious WellChild award

24 Aug 2022, 12:47 p.m.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lizzie Penn, one of our Senior Play Specialists, who has just been named the national 2022 WellChild Award winner!

Kickstart your career at GOSH | Careers Fair for 16-18 year olds

15 Aug 2022, 5 p.m.

Are you 16-18 years old? Interested in working at GOSH? Come meet our teams and learn how you can kickstart your career. Join us, Wednesday 24 August, where we'll be in the Lagoon sharing all the tips and advice you need to begin your career at GOSH.

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Meet our wonderful volunteers

1 Jun 2022, 10 a.m.

It’s National Volunteers Week from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 June. It's a time for us to learn more about our volunteers and say a huge thank you for their commitment to making our patients and families feel welcome.

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Meet the brilliant people behind our clinical trials

20 May 2022, 8 a.m.

We are committed to carrying out pioneering research to find treatments and cures for some of the most complex illnesses. We often have over 500 research projects active at one time. Meet the people who help make this happen.

Industrial action at GOSH: update for families and visitors 18 February 2022

18 Feb 2022, 4 p.m.

Yesterday (17 February), we came to an agreement with the union and protesters are now legally required to adhere to the provisions of a Court Order which includes keeping protests within three specific designated areas.

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How we bring critically ill children to GOSH: then and now

17 Feb 2022, 3 p.m.

Since opening our doors in 1852, we’ve experienced many breakthroughs in research, technology, and our practices. The technology that enables us to transfer critically ill children has improved significantly.