Great Ormond Street Hospital International and Private Care

14/10/2026

A world-first trial is helping researchers find better ways to treat critically ill children and improve their chances of recovery.

Led by , and , PIVOTAL is taking place across 24 paediatric intensive care units in the UK. The trial uses an innovative approach to test several treatments at once, exploring how best to support children who need ventilation, manage fluids and use blood transfusions.

More than 1,000 children across the UK have joined the trial so far, helping researchers build the evidence needed to improve intensive care for future patients.

One of the children who took part was Freddie, who was just five weeks old when he was rushed to GOSH after collapsing at home. His mum, Beth said: “We joined the trial so that his information can possibly help other children in the future.”

Professor Mark Peters, Professor of Paediatric Intensive Care at the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, said:
“Our ultimate aim is finding those small changes to interventions and drugs that can help save more lives.”

By testing treatments together and learning from the results, PIVOTAL aims to identify approaches that work better and stop using those that are less effective sooner.

To learn more about the trial visit: https://tinyurl.com/9s7j3m6x



تساعد تجربة هي الأولى من نوعها عالمياً الباحثين على إيجاد طرق أفضل لعلاج الأطفال المصابين بأمراض حرجة وتعزيز فرص تعافيهم.

وتُجرى دراسة PIVOTAL بقيادة مستشفى جريت أورموند ستريت للأطفال (GOSH) وكلية لندن الجامعية (UCL) والمركز الوطني لتدقيق وأبحاث العناية المركزة (ICNARC) عبر 24 وحدة عناية مركزة للأطفال في أنحاء المملكة المتحدة. وتعتمد الدراسة على نهج مبتكر يسمح باختبار عدة علاجات في الوقت نفسه، بهدف التوصل إلى أفضل السبل لدعم الأطفال الذين يحتاجون إلى أجهزة التنفس الصناعي، وإدارة السوائل، وعمليات نقل الدم.

وقد شارك في الدراسة حتى الآن أكثر من 1000 طفل من مختلف أنحاء المملكة المتحدة، مما يسهم في توفير الأدلة العلمية اللازمة لتحسين رعاية الأطفال في وحدات العناية المركزة مستقبلاً.

وكان فريدي أحد الأطفال المشاركين في الدراسة، إذ لم يتجاوز عمره خمسة أسابيع عندما نُقل بشكل عاجل إلى مستشفى جريت أورموند ستريت بعد تعرضه لانهيار مفاجئ في المنزل. وقالت والدته، بيث:
"انضممنا إلى الدراسة على أمل أن تساعد المعلومات المتعلقة بحالته أطفالاً آخرين في المستقبل."

وقال البروفيسور مارك بيترز، أستاذ العناية المركزة للأطفال في معهد غوش لصحة الطفل التابع لكلية لندن الجامعية:
"هدفنا النهائي هو اكتشاف تلك التعديلات البسيطة في العلاجات والأدوية التي يمكن أن تسهم في إنقاذ المزيد من الأرواح."

ومن خلال اختبار العلاجات المختلفة في الوقت نفسه والاستفادة من النتائج بشكل مستمر، تهدف دراسة PIVOTAL إلى تحديد الأساليب العلاجية الأكثر فعالية، والتوقف مبكراً عن استخدام الأساليب الأقل فاعلية، بما يسهم في تحسين رعاية المرضى الأطفال في العناية المركزة.

Some of the sickest children in the UK have started to join an innovative clinical trial designed to improve the survival and recovery of children requiring intensive care treatment.

10/10/2026

On , we’re sharing reflections from our International and Private Care Clinical Psychologist, Dr Yasmine Olabi, on the importance of nurturing wellbeing across our hospital community.

Working in paediatric healthcare brings moments of hope, connection and joy, alongside uncertainty, challenge and loss.
Yasmine reflects on the importance of creating spaces where colleagues, children and families feel heard, supported and connected, recognising the value of compassion, relationships and looking after one another.

Today is a reminder that mental health and wellbeing are a shared priority, and something we can continue to nurture in our everyday interactions.

Read the full article: https://tinyurl.com/4mfpx7dj

09/10/2026

This we are pleased to share an update from Charna, full of positive thoughts! 💚

After years of searching for answers, Charna from was diagnosed with RPE65-related inherited retinal dystrophy, a rare condition that causes progressive sight loss.

In 2023 Charna came to for a specialist assessment and surgery to help preserve her sight. 👁️

Her recovery was incredibly courageous, just a week after surgery, she was ready to go home!

Today, Charna is full happiness, inspiration and energy; "Charna is joyful, strong, and full of life," says her mother Dragana.

👉 To learn more and refer a child to GOSH: https://tinyurl.com/h8tnby8n



بمناسبة ، يسعدنا أن نشارككم آخر المستجدات عن شارنا، التي تحمل قصتها الكثير من الأمل والتفاؤل! 💚

بعد سنوات من البحث عن إجابات، شُخّصت شارنا، القادمة من #صربيا، بضمور الشبكية الوراثي المرتبط بجين RPE65، وهو مرض نادر يؤدي إلى فقدان البصر تدريجياً.

في عام 2023، جاءت شارنا إلى (GOSH) لإجراء تقييم تخصصي وجراحة تهدف إلى المساعدة في الحفاظ على بصرها. 👁️

وأظهرت شارنا شجاعة لافتة خلال رحلة التعافي، فبعد أسبوع واحد فقط من الجراحة، أصبحت مستعدة للعودة إلى المنزل!

واليوم، تنبض حياة شارنا بالسعادة والأمل والطاقة الإيجابية. وتقول والدتها دراغانا: "شارنا مرحة وقوية ومفعمة بالحياة".

👉 لمعرفة المزيد وتحويل حالة طفل إلى مستشفى GOSH، يرجى زيارة الرابط: https://tinyurl.com/456z85mz

01/10/2026

A look back at Pia’s story, a remarkable journey of courage, care and recovery. 💚

Just two weeks before her first birthday, a tumour was discovered in Pia’s heart. After receiving urgent care in , she was transferred to in February 2024. 🏥

🤝At GOSH, a multidisciplinary team across Cardiac Intensive Care, Cardiology, Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Surgery, with expert input from Oncology and Pathology, worked together to plan her care. Mr Martin Kostolny, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, led a complex operation to remove the tumour from her heart. The surgery was a complete success, and Pia began her recovery, one small milestone at a time.

Her mother, Neža, remembers not only the team’s expertise, but also the kindness and support that helped the family through an incredibly difficult time.

Pia is now back home in Slovenia, enjoying precious moments with her family. 🏡

To learn more about our Cardiology team and specialists, visit: https://tinyurl.com/5ee49nf4

29/09/2026

Meet Dr Luke Starling, Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist at 🩺

🌍This , we’re celebrating the expertise, compassion and dedication that help young hearts thrive 💚

As lead of our Inherited Arrhythmia Service, Dr Starling and the specialist cardiology team care for children with inherited heart conditions and heart rhythm disorders 🫀💓

🔗Discover more about Dr Starling and cardiac care team via https://tinyurl.com/9bscrxb8



تعرّفوا على الدكتور لوك ستارلينغ، استشاري أمراض قلب الأطفال في 🩺

🌍 في ، نحتفي بالخبرات والاهتمام والتفاني الذي يسهم في دعم صحة قلوب الأطفال وتعزيز قدرتهم على النمو والازدهار 💚

وبصفته رئيس خدمة اضطرابات نظم القلب الوراثية، يقدّم الدكتور ستارلينغ، إلى جانب فريق أمراض القلب المتخصص، رعاية فائقة للأطفال المصابين بأمراض القلب الوراثية واضطرابات نظم القلب 🫀💓

🔗 تعرّفوا أكثر على الدكتور ستارلينغ وفريق رعاية القلب عبر الرابط في الباي https://tinyurl.com/9bscrxb8

# مستشفى_جريت_أورموند_ستريت_الدولي

28/09/2026

A huge congratulations to Professor Paolo De Coppi, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at GOSH, who has been named an Honorary Fellow of the American College of Surgeons 🏅 💚

He’s the second paediatric surgeon in the to receive this prestigious honour, recognising his contribution to surgery, research, education and patient care.

From foetal surgery to stem cell science and tissue engineering, Professor De Coppi’s pioneering work is helping advance care for children with rare and complex conditions. 🧬🔬

Read more about Professor De Coppi’s work: https://tinyurl.com/2umavnny

23/09/2026

Wishing our patients, families, colleagues, and partners across Saudi Arabia a very happy 96th Saudi National Day! From all of us at , we hope your day is filled with health, happiness, and special moments with loved ones. 🇸🇦

Together, we celebrate the Kingdom’s vibrant journey and bright future.



كل عام والمملكة العربية السعودية وشعبها بخير بمناسبة اليوم الوطني السعودي الـ96. نهنئ مرضانا وعائلاتهم وزملاءنا وشركاءنا بهذه المناسبة الوطنية الغالية.

نشارككم في ( ) فرحة هذه المناسبة، ونتمنى لكم ولأحبائكم دوام الصحة والسعادة، ويوماً مليئاً باللحظات الجميلة.

معاً، نحتفي بمسيرة المملكة وما حققته من إنجازات، ونتطلع إلى مستقبلها الواعد.

#السعودية

22/09/2026

A childhood cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, difficult decisions and a lot of questions for families.
But no family should have to face it alone. 💚

At , our patients and their families from across the world are supported through a holistic and personalised care approach, ensuring that every specialist, doctor, nurse and support team is with them every step of the way. 🌏

To learn more about treatment our specialist teams, please visit the link in our bio.

21/09/2026

The ring of a bell. A very big moment. 🔔

For many children at , ringing the treatment bell marks the end of an intensive phase or a course of treatment.

After months or in some cases years, of hospital visits and procedures, ringing the bell is a chance to celebrate how far they have come, surrounded by the people who have supported them throughout their journey. 💛

Every ring is different. Some are filled with smiles, some with tears and many with both. Every ring is a chance to celebrate the courage and strength of our young patients, their families and the incredible teams who support them every step of the way.


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18/09/2026

excellence is thriving across 🔬.

We're proud to congratulate five clinician researchers on their promotion to Professor at Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health:

⭐Sara Ghorashian - advancing CAR T-cell therapies for children with high-risk blood cancers

⭐Stefano Giuliani - pioneering image-guided technologies for complex paediatric surgery

⭐Julien Baruteau - developing innovative gene therapies for rare metabolic diseases

⭐Lee Hudson - shaping understanding of children's mental health needs and services

⭐Ameenat Lola Solebo - transforming care for children with rare and sight-threatening eye conditions

Collectively, their work demonstrates how research and clinical care come together at GOSH to deliver better treatments, better outcomes and new hope for children and families.

Congratulations to all five on this richly deserved recognition 🎉 .

And of course a huge congratulations to all the new Professors at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health who work closely with our clinicians to improve the lives of children and young people at GOSH, and around the world.