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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.

A little girl in a blue flowery dress, pink sandals and beige sunhat, is playing in the sand with a bucket a spade

Genomics will revolutionise treatment for childhood rare diseases

27 Feb 2025, 10:20 a.m.

A global study, part-funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity), has proven the power of a simple genomics blood test to improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy.

Senior Chaplain inside the chapel at GOSH

Senior Chaplain Romana on supporting Muslim patients and families at GOSH

27 Feb 2025, 10:14 a.m.

Romana plays a significant role in providing compassionate care for patients and families with diverse religious beliefs, particularly Muslim patients and their families.

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

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.

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

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.