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How dancers Kate and Charlene are getting GOSH patients moving

6 Mar 2025, 3:35 p.m.

Childhood should be filled with joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. But when serious illness means it has to be spent in hospital, the arts programme at GOSH helps ensure kids don't miss out.

Two members of GOSH Arts smile and hold hands while performing.

A baby buddy shares her experience – and her joy

6 Mar 2025, 2:03 p.m.

Baby buddy, Peta, is a volunteer at GOSH. She helps to make the hospital experience a little less daunting for even the youngest of patients.

Volunteer member playing with GOSH patient in cot

'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.

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

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.

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

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.

Senior Chaplain inside the chapel at GOSH