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Teenage boy stands in corridor at GOSH. He is smiling and looking at his dad, who is stood next to him.

‘His favourite lessons at GOSH were science, where he learned how to make a robot.’ Meet Ilan

16 Jun 2025, 3:56 p.m.

Fourteen-year-old Ilan was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 2022. After two bone marrow transplants, he’s now undergoing chemotherapy and hoping to join a clinical trial.

MBEs awarded to GOSH Charity fundraiser and neurosurgeon at GOSH

16 Jun 2025, 2:37 p.m.

GOSH Charity fundraising patron James Hatchley and Professor Noor Ul Owase Jeelani Professor of Paediatric Neurosurgery at GOSH, have both been awarded MBEs.

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Breaking ground event marks construction starting at the Grayken Family Children's Cancer Centre

5 Jun 2025, 5:22 p.m.

On 3 June 2025, we were joined by GOSH Charity supporters, hospital staff and a patient family to celebrate the start of construction on the Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH.

Artwork on the wall at the Zayed Centre for Research reading "Together we can do so much"

GOSH Charity funds transformational research programmes worth £6 million

5 Jun 2025, 10:27 a.m.

GOSH Charity has awarded over £6 million towards three transformational programmes of research into rare and complex child health conditions.

‘I often think to myself, I am so lucky to have this job’: Meet Oncology Nurse Sarah

19 May 2025, 1:49 p.m.

Ward Sister Sarah talks about the new Children's Cancer Centre at GOSH, and the difference it will make for patients, families and staff.