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Features, news, stories and interviews from Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.

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An evening of research: Rewriting the future of child health

11 Apr 2024, 9:20 a.m.

In February, GOSH joined organisations from all over the world in celebrating Rare Disease Day, raising awareness for patients, families and carers around the world that are affected by rare diseases.

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"She gives me this strength that I didn't know I had” - Meet Maya

27 Mar 2024, 4:24 p.m.

The new Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH will help children like Maya.

Maya was born with leukaemia in April 2023, although it wasn’t until six weeks later that she was diagnosed at a hospital in London.

She underwent chemotherapy, immunotherapy and a…

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Bringing the joy of reading to GOSH

18 Mar 2024, 1:54 p.m.

Earlier this month, we joined the charity World Book Day® and Yoto to bring the joy of reading and storytelling to children at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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“Because of research, he's a happy, healthy toddler”- Meet Arlo

29 Feb 2024, 2:53 p.m.

When Arlo was four months old, he was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). SCID is a rare, inherited disorder that causes major abnormalities of the immune system, leading to greatly increased risks of infection and other life-thr…

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Entrance closure marks milestone for Children’s Cancer Centre

20 Feb 2024, 1:15 p.m.

Last month it was confirmed that work to enable the development of GOSH's new Children’s Cancer Centre will start this year.

As a first step, the hospital yesterday (19 February) closed its iconic main entrance on Great Ormond Street.

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