Latest press releases

The latest Great Ormond Street Hospital press releases are collected here. For our general news and feature pieces, please access our news area.

GOSH statement on potential Supreme Court Appeal

31 May 2017, 2:10 p.m.

A spokesperson from Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust said: “Great Ormond Street Hospital always has and always will listen to and respect the views of parents but it is also our duty to put the best interests of every child in our care ab

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GOSH response to Charlie Gard Court of Appeal ruling today

25 May 2017, 2:53 p.m.

We recognise that this is a very distressing situation and for no one more than Charlie’s devoted parents and family.

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Drug derived from cannabis could spell the end of seizures for children with epilepsy

25 May 2017, 11:18 a.m.

A drug derived from cannabis could have a life changing effect for thousands of people living with epilepsy, according to new research published today by Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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NHS cyber attack update

12 May 2017, 6:54 p.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital’s IT systems have not been affected by the virus that has hit some NHS services. There has been no impact on the treatment and care of patients.

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Tissue removed during heart surgery is saving lives of children with no immune system

15 Apr 2017, 10:30 a.m.

In a European first, a little-known gland called the ‘thymus’, some of which is routinely removed during cardiac surgery, has saved the lives of children with a life threatening immunodeficiency condition, complete DiGeorge syndrome (cDGS).

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