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Sharing the stories of families, patients, fundraisers and staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity 💙

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, 619 children and young people from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity raises money to enable the hospital to provide world class care and to pioneer new treatments and cures for childhood illnesses.

22/05/2026

Our incredible TeamGOSH season continues...

Last weekend, over 350 TeamGOSH legends took on the Hackney Half Marathon. Together, they've raised over £200k to support the work of GOSH Charity.

Thank you to all our incredible fundraisers and supporters, we couldn't do it without you.

Swipe through to see some of those heroes in action. 🏃

[Image descriptions:
Image one: A TeamGOSH member in their blue GOSH Charity running vest reaches out for a high five at a GOSH Charity cheer point.
Image two: A TeamGOSH member in their blue GOSH Charity running vest looks focused as they run.
Image three: A TeamGOSH member in their blue GOSH Charity running vest raises their arms in celebration as they race past a cheer point.
Images four and five: TeamGOSH members in their blue GOSH Charity running vests smile as they run.
Image six: A TeamGOSH member in their blue GOSH Charity running vest holds a fist in the air as they run past the camera.]

20/05/2026

“From the moment we arrived, we knew it was a special place filled with hope.” Lauren, GOSH mum.

Six-year-old Polly came to Great Ormond Street Hospital for treatment for complex conditions affecting her digestive system.

Long stays at the hospital were made a lot more fun thanks to Polly’s love of arts and crafts.

With the help of the Play team, she even got to use syringes to paint, distracting her during treatment and giving her the giggles when the paint squirted up the wall!

Polly’s such an art lover that she even used her pocket money to buy art supplies for all her friends on the ward.

Well done Polly for sharing your love of art with your friends. We wouldn’t be surprised if you ended up being the next Picasso. 🩵

[Image descriptions:

Image one: Polly in her hospital bed wearing a princess tiara, holding a gigantic GOSH balloon that's bigger than her!
Image two: Polly giggling in her hospital bed with a GOSH therapy dog.
Image three: Polly doing arts and crafts in the hospital.
Image four: Polly smiling on a chair outside the GOSH school.]

16/05/2026

“To go from fighting cancer to watching the wonderful GOSH Choir on Britain’s Got Talent. It’s a dream come true.” Skye, GOSH patient.

Skye came to Great Ormond Street Hospital after being diagnosed with a rare blood cancer.

After two years of chemotherapy, she rang the end of treatment bell surrounded by her loved ones.

Since then, Skye’s gone above and beyond to support the hospital, including raising over £2,000 with a show-stopping bake sale.

She also made a star appearance alongside GOSH Charity Patron Simon Cowell in a TV advert to help build the new Children’s Cancer Centre.

As a special thank you, Skye was invited to watch the GOSH and UCLH Choir perform live on stage at the Britain’s Got Talent semi-final.

We’re so pleased that Skye had a magical evening and we’re so proud of how far she’s come.

[Image descriptions:

Image one. Skye stands in a corridor while undergoing treatment at GOSH. She is wearing a bright hospital robe and holding a toy panda.
Image two. Skye stands on the balcony of the Hammersmith Apollo in front of the Britain's Got Talent stage.]

14/05/2026

“Every baby, child, and young person has the right to access play.” Emily, Play Specialist 🩵

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining the spotlight on Emily.

Funded by Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, she’s the only Play Specialist based in a mental health ward in the UK.

She spends her days with patients, helping them with their treatment and making sure their voices are heard.

“Play is their language. It helps them to feel safe, build relationships, and express their needs.”

From ‘buzzy bees’ that distract the brain from pain to disco balls for dance parties, lots of research has gone into Emily’s bag of tricks.

Take a look at what tools Emily uses every day below!

[Image descriptions:

Image one: Emily wearing a pink jumper with hearts. She's smiling and showing off her clear rucksack filled with toys and play equipment. Text reads: "What's in Emily's bag of play?".

Image two: Emily smiling and hugging a Gruffalo teddy with a cannula and a Winnie the Pooh teddy with a feeding tube. Text reads: "Toys with medical devices to prepare patients for procedures".

Image three: Emily wearing a glittery cowboy hat with diamond tassels and blowing bubbles. Text reads: "Bubbles to help with calm breathing".

Image four: A Buzzy Bee device (a small plastic bee with a cooling pack attached to it) on Emily's arm. Text reads: "Buzzy Bee to distract the brain from pain signals".

Image five: A miniature MRI machine made out of LEGO. Text on screen reads: "LEGO MRI machine to show patients what will happen at their scan".

Image six: Emily sitting inside a black sensory tent, holding up her phone which has a mini disco ball attached to it. Text reads: "Disco ball for dance parties to release anxiety".

Image seven: Emily in her cowboy hat showing off a table full of play tools, including a joke book, fidget toys, teddies, communication aids, and the LEGO MRI set. Text reads: "Emily and her play tools are always ready to help!".]

12/05/2026

“The nurses at GOSH cared for me at my most vulnerable and inspired me to follow in their footsteps.” Katie, nurse.

This International Nurses Day, meet Katie. Today, She’s one of the incredible nurses at Great Ormond Street Hospital. But once she was a patient.

At 16, Katie suddenly had a seizure and was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit at GOSH.

She’s come a long way since then. Now 26, Katie’s a paediatric nurse at the hospital working alongside the staff who once cared for her.

“GOSH was a huge part of my life. In fact, I wouldn’t have a life without them."

She combines her knowledge with her own lived experiences to give children the best care possible. We’re so lucky to have her!

Send some love to the nurses at GOSH in the comments! 🩵

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Katie smiling for a photo in GOSH, wearing her nurse's uniform.
Image two: Katie on her graduation day, wearing her gown and hat.
Image three: 16-year-old Katie in a coffee shop, wearing a coat.]

11/05/2026

“Every time Solar says ‘look, mummy’ I want to thank Professor Lloyd.” Natalie, GOSH mum.

Last month, Professor Lloyd thought he was going to record a video for the ophthalmology department, based in the Sight and Sound Centre.

So the last thing he expected to find was a room full of patients and families ready to celebrate him.

They’d gathered to take part in the One Show’s ‘One Big Thank You’ to let Professor Lloyd know how much of a difference he’s made to their lives.

Friends Solar and Erik were the first pair to run up and thank him for saving their sight with a big hug.

“It’s been a tremendously rewarding job and I certainly didn’t expect, or need, a thank you like this!” he said.

We’re so grateful to have Professor Lloyd on the team. Do you have any special memories with him? 🩵

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Baby Solar smiling, wearing his new glasses.
Image two: Baby Solar in his hospital bed after eye surgery.
Image three: A selfie of Solar and his mum smiling in the park.
Image four: Professor Lloyd smiling at the camera in his dark blue scrubs.]

05/05/2026

“You’ll meet the most amazing people at GOSH, not just patients and their families but other volunteers too.” Ellie, GOSH volunteer.

Today, we’re celebrating Ellie’s 10-year anniversary as a volunteer at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Starting as a GOSH guide, most of Ellie’s time has been as part of the Weekend Club bringing plenty of joy to children on the wards.

Having spent time in and out of hospital herself as a child, Ellie wanted to be able to give something back.

“People think it will be sad being somewhere where families are going through treatment but it’s not.

“I often leave feeling completely in awe of the interactions I’ve had.”

Please join us in thanking Ellie for a decade of supporting GOSH patients and their families.

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Ellie smiles for the camera in her volunteer uniform. Text on screen reads “Happy GOSH-iversary to Ellie.
Image two: Ellie dressed as a Christmas Elf poses outside the old GOSH entrance.
Image three: Ellie dressed in a patterned onesie poses for a selfie with a colleague also dressed in a colourful onesie.]

03/05/2026

Christmas has come early at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

We were so excited to welcome Sydnie Christmas to the hospital this week.

Ahead of rehearsals with the GOSH and UCLH Choir for Britain’s Got Talent, Sydnie found the time to meet patients and staff on the wards.

They chatted all things music and some of our patients even took the chance to show off talents of their own.

Thanks for stopping by Sydnie! 🩵

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Sydnie posing for a photo with a GOSH patient in her hospital bed.
Image two: Sydnie playing with colourful toys with a GOSH patient in her hospital bed.
Image three: A GOSH patient shows off their artwork to Sydnie while sat in their hospital bed.
Image four: A GOSH patient playing a ukulele in her hospital bed while Sydnie sits next to her.]

01/05/2026

We’ve got something exciting to sing about! 🎤⭐

The Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCLH Choir will perform LIVE on Britain’s Got Talent this Saturday.

They’ll be joined by previous winner, Sydnie Christmas, and supported by GOSH Charity Patron, Simon Cowell.

As the choir brings the spirit of the hospital to BGT viewers, they’ll also shine a light on GOSH Charity’s fundraising appeal to help build a new Children’s Cancer Centre.

Be sure to tune in from 7pm on ITV - we can’t wait!

[Image description: Sydnie Christmas poses with the GOSH Choir in St Christopher's Chapel.]

30/04/2026

TeamGOSH, you’re amazing!

Over 450 TeamGOSH heroes joined us for this year’s London Marathon.

We’re so grateful to everyone who took part, cheered and volunteered. So far you’ve raised an incredible £1.2million (and counting).

There’s so many special moments to share, including two new Guinness World Record titles for the fastest marathon dressed as a knight and a supervillain!

Swipe for some of our highlights.

[Image descriptions:
Image one: A TeamGOSH member in their blue GOSH Charity vest triumphantly throwing their hands in the air.
Image two: TeamGOSH member wearing a knight's outfit with a shield with the GOSH Charity logo and "Sir James" written on it.
Image three and four: TeamGOSH members in their blue GOSH Charity vest running in the London Marathon.
Image five: Volunteers cheering on TeamGOSH with a sign saying "Jack of all trades, master of run".
Image six and seven: TeamGOSH members in their blue GOSH Charity vest running in the London Marathon.
Image eight: Two volunteers wearing blue GOSH Charity t shirts facing away from the camera with their arms around each other.]

28/04/2026

“It’s like someone waved a magic wand.” Lisa, GOSH mum.🩵

This Superhero Day, meet Spider-Man’s biggest fan, Saffie.

When she was five years old, Saffie was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition affecting her sight.

She was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital for life-changing gene therapy – a first of its kind for her condition.

Today, Saffie is thriving! Her sight has improved and she’s been able to enjoy simple family moments like trick-or-treating and going out to restaurants in the evening.

Importantly, she’s excited for the upcoming Spider-Man film on the big screen (hopefully in costume).

[Image descriptions:
Image one: Saffie with a big grin across her face. She's wearing a Spider-Man hat, holding a Spider-Man bag and toy.
Image two: Saffie smiling on the floor wearing a flowery hat.
Image three: Saffie drinking a slushie.]

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