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Since 1852 we’ve had the privilege of working to discover better, kinder treatments for the rarest and most complex illnesses to help children reach their full potential.

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750

patients seen each day

Every day seriously ill children and young people are seen at GOSH for life-changing treatment and care

212

active clinical trials

Transformational clinical trials are currently happening throughout the hospital

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learning opportunities delivered

GOSH Learning Academy provides multi-professional paediatric healthcare education and training

GOSH news

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NIHR launches £13.7m investment into brain tumour research

19 Dec 2025, 11:47 a.m.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has announced a £13.7 million investment that will support ground-breaking research to develop novel brain tumour treatments in the UK.
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New consortium aims to help improve care for arthritis patients

19 Dec 2025, 10:23 a.m.

A new UK-led research group, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London, aims to improve the lives of children, young people and adults with arthritis by defining for the first time what being in ‘remission’ from arthritis truly
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Great Ormond Street Hospital joins the Circular Economy Healthcare Alliance (CEHA)

9 Dec 2025, 4:56 p.m.

By joining CEHA, Great Ormond Street Hospital reaffirms its commitment to ‘do no harm’—not only to our patients, but to the environment and future generations.
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‘Ready-made’ T-cell gene therapy tackles ‘incurable’ T-Cell leukaemia

8 Dec 2025, 9:33 p.m.

A groundbreaking new treatment using gene-edited immune cells, developed at GOSH and UCL has shown promising results in helping children and adults fight a rare and aggressive cancer
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NHS genetic testing gives ‘power’ to families with rare conditions

2 Dec 2025, 9 a.m.

A new study has shown that whole genome sequencing, now offered as part of NHS care, allows children with rare conditions to access the right care faster.
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GOSH Neonatal teams excelling in family-centred care

1 Dec 2025, 1:37 p.m.

GOSH NICU has been awarded Bliss Baby Charter Silver Accreditation - a prestigious recognition of excellence in family-centred care.
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