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Aisha's story

7 Feb 2024, noon

Aisha was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a long-term condition where the gut becomes inflamed, when she was four years old.

Now 15, Aisha has been coming to GOSH ever since. Here she shares her journey so far.

From three relapses to over four years in remission

18 Jan 2024, 2:07 p.m.

The new Children’s Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) will help young people like Josh.

Josh was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) at his local children’s hospital when he was five and started chemotherapy right awa…

Josh at F1 event wearing GOSH Charity hat and t-shirt

Diagnosing brain tumours associated with epilepsy

17 Jan 2024, 10:15 a.m.

In 2023, a group of researchers led by Professor Thomas Jacques, Professor of Paediatric Neuropathology at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH), made significant advances towards accurately diagnosing glioneuronal tumours …

Play Specialist Lizzie reflects on 25 years at GOSH

19 Dec 2023, 1:16 p.m.

Lizzie started at GOSH as a volunteer in 1998. Twenty-five years on, she’s more passionate than ever about the vital role of play.

Lizzie smiling to camera while on the ward at GOSH. She's wearing a Christmas hat and standing next to a Christmas tree.

GOSH Charity and True Colours Trust announce funding partnership

7 Dec 2023, 4:02 p.m.

GOSH Charity and the True Colours Trust are delighted to announce a £500,000 five-year funding partnership towards the research programme of Professor Ulrika Kreicbergs, the new Chair in Palliative Care for Children and Young People at the Louis Dun…

Portrait photograph of Professor Ulrika Kreicbergs

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