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Patients, staff and volunteers from Evelina London Children's Hospital play a starring role in CBBC's Bafta-winning medical show Operation Ouch!

A study which involved experts from Evelina London Children's Hospital has found that helping parents to communicate better with their child at an early age can reduce the severity of autism symptoms for years.

Health visitors have received a Certificate of Commitment from UNICEF UK (United Nation's Children's Fund) for their work supporting breastfeeding mums in Southwark. The certificate is the initial award given by UNICEF UK to breastfeeding support services who want to receive accreditation as a Baby Friendly Initiative.

The National Portrait Gallery celebrated the launch of their new children's activity book of portraits inspired by the work of world famous authors including J.K Rowling and C.S.Lewis.

Youngsters studying and living in Southwark and Lambeth can now get health-related advice and support direct from their school nurse via text.

Evelina London play specialists held events to celebrate National Play in Hospitals Week from Monday 26 September.

Evelina London patient Myzat Mugomba collected a prestigious WellChild Award at a star-studded event in London on Monday (3 October).

Five-year-old Harrison Ford has proved to be as brave as his movie star namesake, fighting a severe form of eczema that leaves his skin looking literally burnt.

An innovative new app has been designed by Evelina London play specialist Jane Sivyer. The Paediatric Communication App enables children who have difficulty speaking to communicate with hospital staff and their families about their treatment.

The UK's number one children's book duo, author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler, launched their new book and unveiled a unique mural at Evelina London Children's Hospital on Thursday 8 September.