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From fun-raising ideas to research breakthroughs and stories from the hospital, stay up to date on the latest from GOSH Charity.

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Joy to the wards! Dancer Kate shares a day in the life

9 Dec 2024, 2:46 p.m.

"Giving that moment of hope to a family, and showing them that disability is okay, is why I’m on the wards." Dancer Kate shares a day in her life.

Action shot of Kate, holding a large gold shiny sheet in the air and using her wheelchair. She is inside the hospital's Disney Reef.

GOSH Charity funds six new research projects to improve patient experience

28 Nov 2024, 11:26 a.m.

GOSH Charity is funding six new research projects that will improve the experience of children and young people living with a rare or complex disease.

Oliver playing with lego at GOSH. A member of the GOSH Play team sits with him.

Genetic test could help predict risk of eye inflammation in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

27 Nov 2024, 10:07 a.m.

New research has shown that Combining genetic and clinical information could help to predict which children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis are more likely to develop a serious eye condition.

YouTube star DanTDM donates over £300,000 to fund gaming equipment for kids at GOSH

20 Nov 2024, 5:36 p.m.

More patients will be able to enjoy gaming thanks to a £310,000 donation from YouTuber DanTDM to Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity).

DanTDM smiling and standing next to a cart from TheRockinR Gaming Charity

‘They make it so special’: Christmas at GOSH

20 Nov 2024, 10:30 a.m.

For 10-year-old Rowan, Christmases in hospital have meant lunch in the Lagoon, opening presents on the ward and even once spotting Santa in the London night sky.

Rowan’s mum, Jo, shares their story.