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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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A new Children's Cancer Centre

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GOSH in numbers

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

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Transformational clinical trials are currently happening throughout the hospital

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

GOSH news

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GOSH Consultant, Dr Emma Clement, joins the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service as Deputy Medical Director

12 Jan 2026, 10:56 a.m.

Dr Emma Clement has joined the NT GMS as Deputy Medical Director.
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Fifth annual 'Moment of Discovery' image competition open 5-18 January

1 Jan 2026, 9 a.m.

The annual Research and Innovation Image Competition, A Moment of Discovery, is back for the fifth year and open for entries between 5-18 January 2026.
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Arsenal stars bring festive cheer to patients, families and staff

24 Dec 2025, 10:35 a.m.

GOSH was buzzing with excitement this month as players from Arsenal’s men’s and women’s first‑team squads paid a special visit to children, families, and staff.
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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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