Great Ormond Street Hospital International and Private Care

Our #GOSHInternational families share feedback about their hospital experience with us every month to help us continuously develop patient and family care at #GOSH. Take a look 👇🏻 at what they had to say about their time on our Bumblebee 🐝, Butterfly 🦋, and Hedgehog 🦔 inpatient wards, and our Caterpillar 🐛 Outpatients. To refer your child for treatment, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4dAsYQi #ChildrensHospital #Healthcare #Paediatrics #Familyfeedback

🎄✨ The festive season has arrived at #GOSHInternational, and this year’s theme is Santa’s Workshop! 🎅 Our receptions and wards are beautifully decked out to bring Christmas magic and cheer to everyone who visits. 🌟 From twinkling lights to cheeky elves, we’ve added touches of joy throughout the hospital to brighten the holiday season for our patients, families, and staff. 💚 Which of our Christmas decorations is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! 🎁✨ #GOSH #ChildrensHospital #Paediatrics #Healthcare

This International Volunteer Day, we celebrate Tom 🎉, a dedicated play volunteer at #GOSH who brings moments of joy to children, young patients and their families on our wards 👪. From pumpkin carving and festive arts and crafts to hide and seek, his kindness creates brighter days. 👉 Read his inspiring story here: https://lnkd.in/dXCkMMGz #IVD2024 #VolunteerImpact #ThankYouVolunteers #GOSHInternational

Wishing all our Emirati partners, families, and friends a happy Eid Al Etihad! 🇦🇪 At #GOSH we are proud to collaborate with the UAE to advance specialist care, research, education and innovation for children worldwide. Together, we honour the rich culture and cherished connections that shape our shared mission to build a brighter future for children. 🌟 #Innovation #Healthcare #SpecialistCare #UAE #EidAlEtihad53 #GOSHInternational

The International Conference on Conjoined Twins in Riyadh has come to a close, marking two extraordinary days of innovation and collaboration. Our world-class #GOSH specialists joined leading experts from around the globe, hosted by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme and the United Nations World Conjoined Twins Day. Showcasing their unmatched expertise, our team presented pioneering approaches to surgical planning, advanced imaging, and the ethical challenges of conjoined twins care. This landmark event highlighted how global collaboration is shaping the future of paediatric surgery. Thank you to KSrelief and all participants for creating a transformative moment in the field. Together, we’re building a brighter future for children worldwide. 🌟🚀 To learn more about the Conference and our experts please visit: https://bit.ly/3BbIg0b  #ConjoinedTwins #PaediatricSurgery #GlobalCollaboration #ICCT24 #IntlConjoinedTwinsDay #KSrelief Simon Blackburn Felice D'Arco Paolo De Coppi Owase Jeelani Silvia Schievano Chris Rockenbach

What an incredible experience at the 2nd Kuwait Paediatric Congress that was opened by His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Al Awadhi, Minister of Health. We would like to thank colleagues for representing GOSH and sharing our specialist care, education and training, innovation and research. Please see our posts that have celebrated our participation during the congress.   Thank you to all our partners for an inspiring exchange of knowledge. #Paediatrics #ChildrensHospital #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalPartnerships #Kuwait On the photo (left to right): Dr Sondus Alsharidah, Head of Scientific Committee; Denise McCormack, Head of Client Relations, GOSH International and Private; Prof MEHUL DATTANI, Head of Clinical Service in Endocrinology at GOSH; His Excellency Dr Ahmad Al Awadhi, Minister of Health; Benjamin Low, Head of Education, GOSH; Dr Renee McCulloch, Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine at GOSH; Dr Sophia Varadkar, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at GOSH; Dr Eman AlEnizi, Chairman 2nd Kuwait Paediatric Conference

Dr. Renee McCulloch, Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine and Deputy Medical Director at #GOSH, presented at the 2nd Kuwait Paediatric Congress during the Paediatric Palliative Care Session: "Where are we with Paediatric Palliative Care Internationally? How Does Culture Influence Clinical Practice?" Her session explored the global landscape of paediatric palliative care and the essential role of cultural understanding in clinical practice. With over 20 years in Paediatric Palliative Medicine, Dr. McCulloch has been a pioneer in advancing care for children with life-limiting conditions. She played a key role in establishing the Louis Dundas Centre for Paediatric Palliative Care at the UCL Institute of Child Health, integrating clinical practice with research to raise the profile of palliative care worldwide. Her experience spans diverse settings, including service development during her work in Kuwait from 2010 to 2013 with the Ministry of Health, where she served as a Consultant at the NBK Cancer Centre and as Medical Director at Bayt Abdullah Children’s Hospice.  We are honored to have Dr. McCulloch share her expertise and return to Kuwait as part of the conference faculty. It was a delight to also reconnect with Dr emma alkhabbaz who completed her International Fellowship at GOSH, supported by Dr McCulloch.    To refer a child to GOSH visit: https://lnkd.in/dxF78Yj7   #PaediatricCare #PalliativeCare #ChildrensHospital #Paediatrics #Kuwait

Today is World Conjoined Twins Day and we’re honouring it by looking back on a very special moment.   Our specialist teams at GOSH have separated over 40 sets of conjoined twins, thanks to expertise in many, many teams, including orthopaedics, haematology, urology, general surgery, plastics, anaesthetics, and intensive care.   Recently the Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery (SNAPS) team brought together six sets of conjoined twins and their families for a unique, multi-disciplinary day of appointments. It was a chance to connect, share experiences, and spend time with the specialists who support their journeys.   “It was a great day to have the twins and their families together to celebrate how well they are all doing.” Joe Curry, Consultant Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery.   “It’s impossible to list all those involved in their care, but we’re lucky that GOSH is one of the few places in the world that has so many skilled teams under one roof to separate conjoined twins and give them the best possible treatment.”   All six sets of twins continue to be treated by our teams at GOSH.   Read more about the special day on our website: https://bit.ly/3VnvqCZ   #WorldConjoinedTwinsDay #ConjoinedTwins #ChildrensHospital #Twins #PaediatricSurgery

Today, Professor MEHUL DATTANI, Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH) and Head of Clinical Service in Endocrinology at #GOSH, presented at the 2nd Kuwait Paediatric Congress during the Endocrine Session on "Management of Acquired Hypopituitarism." His session delved into the latest advancements in managing this complex condition, highlighting important clinical insights and research progress. Professor Dattani established a laboratory group at UCL investigating the molecular basis of hypothalamo-pituitary disease. His work has also focused on understanding the molecular basis of a paediatric brain tumour. As the former Chair of the British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and President-Elect of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology, his leadership continues to drive global progress in paediatric endocrinology. Professor Dattani hosted a highly successful Annual ESPE meeting in Liverpool on 16-18 November 2024 attended by more than 3000 people. With his extensive clinical and research experience, Professor Dattani's contributions to the field have earned him national and international recognition. We are proud to have him represent us and contribute to this important discussion in paediatric endocrinology.  It was a delight to also reconnect with Dr Fatemah Al Husaini who completed her International Fellowship at GOSH, supported by Professor Dattani.   Learn more about Prof Dattani and our Endocrinology services: https://bit.ly/41cmK6d #Endocrinology #Paediatrics #ChildrensHospital #PaediatricCare

Dr. Sophia Varadkar, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Deputy Medical Director at #GOSH, shared groundbreaking insights at the 2nd Kuwait Paediatric Congress during the Neurology Session: "Advances in the Treatment of Paediatric Epilepsy – Surgical Approaches." Her presentation highlighted the latest surgical techniques in epilepsy care for children, offering new hope to families. Dr. Varadkar, who holds a PhD from Great Ormond Street Hospital’s UCL Institute of Child Health, is an expert in complex epilepsy care, including Vagus Nerve Stimulation and MR-guided Laser Therapy. She also chairs the British Paediatric Neurology Association’s Epilepsy Training Programme and serves as Co-Medical Director of the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service, contributing to innovative treatments that improve mental health outcomes for young epilepsy patients. It was a pleasure to reconnect with Dr. Sarah Alenezi, who completed her International Fellowship at #GOSH under the guidance of Dr. Sophia Varadkar and continues to inspire with her dedication and passion. We are delighted to have Dr. Varadkar represent us and contribute to such vital conversations in paediatric neurology. Visit https://bit.ly/3B0Oyjr to learn more about Dr Varadkar. #ChildrensHospital #Paediatrics #EpilepsyTreatment