The London Craniofacial Unit, based at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), is recognised worldwide as a leading centre for the treatment of complex craniofacial conditions.
Our multidisciplinary team provides expert care to children and adults with congenital and acquired abnormalities of the skull and face — combining surgical precision, research innovation, and compassionate, family-centred care.
A World-Leading Centre
As part of GOSH, one of the world’s foremost paediatric hospitals, we offer specialist treatment to patients from across the UK and around the globe. Our surgeons are internationally renowned for advancing techniques in Craniofacial, plastic, and neurosurgery, with a shared commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for every patient.
The unit also plays a key role in training the next generation of Craniofacial surgeons and advancing the field through pioneering research and global collaboration.
Extending Expertise Worldwide
Beyond our work in London, The London Craniofacial Unit supports and leads humanitarian programmes that deliver life-changing reconstructive surgery in developing regions.
Working through partner charities — including Facing the World, The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA), and other international organisations — our surgeons volunteer their time and expertise to treat children who would otherwise have no access to this level of specialist care.
Training & Capacity Building
Our outreach missions are designed not only to treat patients but to create sustainable local change. We train and mentor medical teams, helping to establish permanent Craniofacial services in underserved communities. This approach ensures that care continues long after each mission ends.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Whether in London or abroad, our mission remains the same — to restore form, function, and confidence through world-class Craniofacial surgery. Through charitable work, education, and global collaboration, The London Craniofacial Unit continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families worldwide.
