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Meditative Marbling with Mildred Creek
13 Oct 2017, 5:07 p.m.
Over 4 days in August, eight young people from Mildred Creek Unit worked with artist, Davina Drummond; they experimented with a range of exciting techniques which used marbling, including Fimo modelling, t-shirt printing and writing.There is large body of evidence to suggest that the process of working with your hands focuses the mind, eases stress, and can as a result increase a sense of contentment.
Whilst involved in the calming process of creating, the group also discussed how the things they were making could help make their life more relaxing in the long term; They made clocks which could help them concentrate on the present; plant pots for succulents which create oxygen at night, aiding peaceful sleep and marbled calling cards, inspired by artist, Adrian Piper, to help them say things which were normally difficult to share.
By the end of the week, each participant had created a unique collection or marbled object which they could use to help them focus, sleep and share difficult issues. They also completed their Arts Award, an accredited qualification for children and young people participating in creative activities.
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Important step forward in stem cell therapy for rare bowel disease
A new study led by researchers at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH) and the Centre for Stem Cell Biology, University of Sheffield, has demonstrated the potential of stem cell therapy to treat those with Hirschsprung disease.
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Traffic changes on Great Ormond Street
Please note Great Ormond Street will become one-way later this week.
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GOSH Charity launches childhood-focused campaign
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity has launched a new campaign highlighting the impact of serious illness on every part of childhood.
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Planned industrial action at GOSH
Unions have announced that industrial action will be taking place at a number of hospitals in the coming months. This may include some staff at GOSH.