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World-famous photographer Rankin brings school photo day to GOSH

25 Mar 2025, 11:50 a.m.

School photo day is one of many special childhood moments that children facing long stays in hospital may miss out on. That's why we organised for some of the children treated at GOSH to have their school photo taken by photographer Rankin.

From preparing kids for surgery to creating childhood moments, meet Play Specialist Jade

6 Mar 2025, 5:49 p.m.

“Unfortunately, many children are poorly, and it's important for us to protect their childhood as much as possible.”

GOSH patient holds a balloon while sitting next to her dad, at GOSH. They are both smiling.

‘She was scooting around the ward!’: Meet Aditi

6 Mar 2025, 3:36 p.m.

Diagnosed with a rare condition affecting her kidneys when she was five years old, GOSH has been a big part of nine-year-old Aditi's childhood so far.

GOSH mum holds her baby daughter, so that she can stand upright on her lap. Baby is yawning.

'First smiles at GOSH’: Meet Ellie

6 Mar 2025, 2:02 p.m.

Ellie arrived at GOSH when she was just a few weeks old. The hospital became a place of many firsts for Ellie, including her first bath, first smile and first time exploring outside.

Arlo sitting on hospital bed and smiling to camera

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

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…