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Clinical support services

We have many clinical support services available to our parents, families and patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Find out more about what is available in this section.

Bereavement services

Our Bereavement service offers advice and support to people dealing with end of life issues and related difficult situations.

Chaplaincy and spiritual care

The members of the multi-faith Chaplaincy team are employed by the Trust to listen confidentially and reflect with you, whether you are religious or not. Find out more about our service.

Dietetics

The Dietetics department works with children and their families who have a condition where nutrition and special diets can be used as treatment.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy minimises the impact of disease and disability through the use of purposeful activity. Learn more about occupational therapy at GOSH.

Paediatric psychology

Our Paediatric psychology service helps children and their families cope with their conditions and helps prevent associated psychological difficulties.

Pharmacy

Find out more about how our Pharmacy department helps ensure the safe, effective and rational use of medicines in GOSH.

Physiotherapy

Learn more about our physiotherapy department and the role our physiotherapists play in your child's recovery.

Play

Play helps children, young people and families adjust to what can be a very stressful experience. Find out more about our play services at GOSH.

School

Our hospital school ensures that no child has to miss out on their education while they are with us. Take a look at this section for more information.

Social work

We provide a direct social work service to children and families. Learn more about the role of our department, social workers and family support workers.