Patient Stories

Read about some of the amazing patients at Bristol Children's Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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Otto

Paula had only been pregnant for six months when Otto was born.
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Niamh

At just three years old, Niamh was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer called Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Back in 2023, her mum, Claire-Marie, told us about the life-saving care that Niamh received at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Since Niamh’s treatment ended, she’s been going from strength to strength – but mentally and physically recovering from chemotherapy is a gradual process. One of her favourite ways she’s been supported during her recovery is through ‘Make a Move!’, our inclusive sports day for previous and […]
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Finley

Finley lived for 15 precious weeks and left behind a legacy that will be cherished forever.
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Aoife

Aoife was just five days old when she started suffering from uncontrollable seizures.
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Reid

Rebecca and Ethan's world collapsed when their baby, Reid, had a heart attack at 12 days old.
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Sebastian

Baby Sebastian was born with a brain condition so severe that he needed surgery at five days old.
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George

George suffered a stroke at just three years old.
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Leon

Leon developed a rare condition called CPAM in the womb. His prognosis was bleak, but Leon defied the odds.
Thomas

Thomas went from being an active boy to a full-time wheelchair user in a matter of months.