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Recently, staff from across Alder Hey & @livuniresearch.bsky.social came together to launch the Alder Hey and Liverpool Child Health Junior Research Faculty, a chance to collaborate, network & develop 🤝
Find out more about #research at Alder Hey on our website: www.alderhey.nhs.uk/research/
Find out more about #research at Alder Hey on our website: www.alderhey.nhs.uk/research/
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Recently, staff from across Alder Hey & @livuniresearch.bsky.social came together to launch the Alder Hey and Liverpool Child Health Junior Research Faculty, a chance to collaborate, network & develop 🤝
Find out more about #research at Alder Hey on our website: www.alderhey.nhs.uk/research/
Find out more about #research at Alder Hey on our website: www.alderhey.nhs.uk/research/
Radiology Research team awarded £187,000 research grant 👏
Congratulations to Professor Shivaram Avula and his team, who have been awarded £187,000 in grant funding by Children with Cancer UK, for a new research study focused on improving the lives of children and young people with brain tumours.
Congratulations to Professor Shivaram Avula and his team, who have been awarded £187,000 in grant funding by Children with Cancer UK, for a new research study focused on improving the lives of children and young people with brain tumours.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Radiology Research team awarded £187,000 research grant 👏
Congratulations to Professor Shivaram Avula and his team, who have been awarded £187,000 in grant funding by Children with Cancer UK, for a new research study focused on improving the lives of children and young people with brain tumours.
Congratulations to Professor Shivaram Avula and his team, who have been awarded £187,000 in grant funding by Children with Cancer UK, for a new research study focused on improving the lives of children and young people with brain tumours.
Today we had a lovely visit from Wayne Rooney who popped in to spend some time with 15 yr old Morgan, a massive Manchester United fan who recently had multiple surgeries here at Alder Hey 🏥 Wayne met Morgan to find out more about his story & offer words of encouragement for the future.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today we had a lovely visit from Wayne Rooney who popped in to spend some time with 15 yr old Morgan, a massive Manchester United fan who recently had multiple surgeries here at Alder Hey 🏥 Wayne met Morgan to find out more about his story & offer words of encouragement for the future.
Everyone here at Alder Hey is ready for #Halloween 🎃 Decorations are up and costumes are on as we prepare for a spook-tacular night! 👻
We want to take the opportunity to wish all of our followers a very #HappyHalloween - don't eat too many chocolates or sweets!
We want to take the opportunity to wish all of our followers a very #HappyHalloween - don't eat too many chocolates or sweets!
October 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Everyone here at Alder Hey is ready for #Halloween 🎃 Decorations are up and costumes are on as we prepare for a spook-tacular night! 👻
We want to take the opportunity to wish all of our followers a very #HappyHalloween - don't eat too many chocolates or sweets!
We want to take the opportunity to wish all of our followers a very #HappyHalloween - don't eat too many chocolates or sweets!
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Happy Halloween 🧡
Every year, we see a few too many avoidable bumps, burns and broomstick mishaps! 🧙♀️
If you need us, our Urgent Treatment Centres are here to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Watch our video for tips to stay safe this #Halloween 👇🏽
www.merseycare.nhs.uk/utc-videos
Every year, we see a few too many avoidable bumps, burns and broomstick mishaps! 🧙♀️
If you need us, our Urgent Treatment Centres are here to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Watch our video for tips to stay safe this #Halloween 👇🏽
www.merseycare.nhs.uk/utc-videos
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Happy Halloween 🧡
Every year, we see a few too many avoidable bumps, burns and broomstick mishaps! 🧙♀️
If you need us, our Urgent Treatment Centres are here to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Watch our video for tips to stay safe this #Halloween 👇🏽
www.merseycare.nhs.uk/utc-videos
Every year, we see a few too many avoidable bumps, burns and broomstick mishaps! 🧙♀️
If you need us, our Urgent Treatment Centres are here to treat minor injuries and illnesses.
Watch our video for tips to stay safe this #Halloween 👇🏽
www.merseycare.nhs.uk/utc-videos
"If I am honest, children have not been well served over the last decade or so."
Read Professor Dan Hawcutt's blog about the newly-created Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing:
www.alderhey.nhs.uk/blog-the-new...
Read Professor Dan Hawcutt's blog about the newly-created Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing:
www.alderhey.nhs.uk/blog-the-new...
BLOG: The New Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing with Professor Dan Hawcutt - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
This is the first of a new series of blogs from Alder Hey which talks about the amazing work at Alder Hey focussing the needs of children and young people.
www.alderhey.nhs.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
"If I am honest, children have not been well served over the last decade or so."
Read Professor Dan Hawcutt's blog about the newly-created Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing:
www.alderhey.nhs.uk/blog-the-new...
Read Professor Dan Hawcutt's blog about the newly-created Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing:
www.alderhey.nhs.uk/blog-the-new...
#MondayMotivation | Huge congratulations to Alder Hey's Professor Dan Hawcutt, who has been appointed as the Founding Director of the Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing! More: alderhey.nhs.uk/professor-da...
October 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#MondayMotivation | Huge congratulations to Alder Hey's Professor Dan Hawcutt, who has been appointed as the Founding Director of the Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing! More: alderhey.nhs.uk/professor-da...
9 yr old Riziah was born with a rare condition called Heterotaxy Syndrome. Despite many challenges, including 35 hospital admissions, she continues to flourish & is now a @Matalan x @AlderHeyCharity campaign star! 🤩
Find out more about her story here: bit.ly/4nShcWH
Find out more about her story here: bit.ly/4nShcWH
Learn About Riziahs Journey With Us | Alder Hey Children's Charity
Riziah was named after the word ‘resilient’ when she was just a little bump in her mum’s tummy, and this is why…
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September 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
9 yr old Riziah was born with a rare condition called Heterotaxy Syndrome. Despite many challenges, including 35 hospital admissions, she continues to flourish & is now a @Matalan x @AlderHeyCharity campaign star! 🤩
Find out more about her story here: bit.ly/4nShcWH
Find out more about her story here: bit.ly/4nShcWH
The wait is nearly over!
You can get your hands on this year's @Matalan X Alder Hey PJs from tomorrow at 8am online at matalan.co.uk, selected Matalan stores & Alder Hey Charity shops.
See you bright and early for launch day! 💙🐘
You can get your hands on this year's @Matalan X Alder Hey PJs from tomorrow at 8am online at matalan.co.uk, selected Matalan stores & Alder Hey Charity shops.
See you bright and early for launch day! 💙🐘
September 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The wait is nearly over!
You can get your hands on this year's @Matalan X Alder Hey PJs from tomorrow at 8am online at matalan.co.uk, selected Matalan stores & Alder Hey Charity shops.
See you bright and early for launch day! 💙🐘
You can get your hands on this year's @Matalan X Alder Hey PJs from tomorrow at 8am online at matalan.co.uk, selected Matalan stores & Alder Hey Charity shops.
See you bright and early for launch day! 💙🐘
September is Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness Month. Meet Ffredi, a cheeky, energetic little boy who loves climbing, dogs, and dancing. Ffredi also has a rare condition called Hirschsprung’s disease, which affects around 200 babies each year in the UK 👶
September 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
September is Hirschsprung’s Disease Awareness Month. Meet Ffredi, a cheeky, energetic little boy who loves climbing, dogs, and dancing. Ffredi also has a rare condition called Hirschsprung’s disease, which affects around 200 babies each year in the UK 👶
#FeelGoodFriday | Adam’s completes incredible running challenge! 🏃
Recently, Adam Dixon completed his incredible challenge to run across the country in just 7 days for charity.
Recently, Adam Dixon completed his incredible challenge to run across the country in just 7 days for charity.
August 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#FeelGoodFriday | Adam’s completes incredible running challenge! 🏃
Recently, Adam Dixon completed his incredible challenge to run across the country in just 7 days for charity.
Recently, Adam Dixon completed his incredible challenge to run across the country in just 7 days for charity.
#FeelGoodFriday | After having his life saved by a pioneering new surgical technique at Alder Hey, 3 year old Conor is now thriving 🙌 Mum Lucy said: “Thank you just doesn’t cut it. The surgical & support teams have been astounding. Even the aftercare has been absolutely amazing.
August 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#FeelGoodFriday | After having his life saved by a pioneering new surgical technique at Alder Hey, 3 year old Conor is now thriving 🙌 Mum Lucy said: “Thank you just doesn’t cut it. The surgical & support teams have been astounding. Even the aftercare has been absolutely amazing.
We have a one-in-a-million #FeelGoodFriday post for you this week... 🤩
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
August 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We have a one-in-a-million #FeelGoodFriday post for you this week... 🤩
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
Alder Hey has developed a life-saving new treatment for a rare condition called Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation (VGAM), which affects just one in a million children.
We’re proud to announce the launch of the UK’s 1st dedicated vestibular screening programme, VIS-L, for babies aged 6 months to 2 years who have been diagnosed with permanent hearing loss.
July 30, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We’re proud to announce the launch of the UK’s 1st dedicated vestibular screening programme, VIS-L, for babies aged 6 months to 2 years who have been diagnosed with permanent hearing loss.
"AI is no longer a vision of the future – it is here, and it is already transforming the way we live and work."
Find out more about how Alder Hey is utilising #AI to revolutionise and improve the care we provide to our children and young people: bit.ly/3IOOJBR
Find out more about how Alder Hey is utilising #AI to revolutionise and improve the care we provide to our children and young people: bit.ly/3IOOJBR
July 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"AI is no longer a vision of the future – it is here, and it is already transforming the way we live and work."
Find out more about how Alder Hey is utilising #AI to revolutionise and improve the care we provide to our children and young people: bit.ly/3IOOJBR
Find out more about how Alder Hey is utilising #AI to revolutionise and improve the care we provide to our children and young people: bit.ly/3IOOJBR
With the help of #AI, Alder Hey aims to revolutionise care. By using safe, effective, ethical AI, we aim to empower staff by automating tasks & enhancing decision-making and position Alder Hey as a national and international leader in paediatric AI healthcare 🏥
July 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
With the help of #AI, Alder Hey aims to revolutionise care. By using safe, effective, ethical AI, we aim to empower staff by automating tasks & enhancing decision-making and position Alder Hey as a national and international leader in paediatric AI healthcare 🏥
#FeelGoodFriday | Meet 9 year old Seirian, who has just opened her very own art exhibition after bravely battling leukaemia 🎨 Shortly after turning 7, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and started life-saving treatment at Alder Hey 🏥
July 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
#FeelGoodFriday | Meet 9 year old Seirian, who has just opened her very own art exhibition after bravely battling leukaemia 🎨 Shortly after turning 7, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and started life-saving treatment at Alder Hey 🏥
ICYMI: Find out more about the amazing 3-Tesla MRI research scanner now housed at Alder Hey! 👇
To find out more about how to book it, go to: bit.ly/3GChEbn
To find out more about how to book it, go to: bit.ly/3GChEbn
July 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
ICYMI: Find out more about the amazing 3-Tesla MRI research scanner now housed at Alder Hey! 👇
To find out more about how to book it, go to: bit.ly/3GChEbn
To find out more about how to book it, go to: bit.ly/3GChEbn
We are the 1st hospital in Europe to install a ground-breaking 3-Tesla MRI research scanner, a major step forward for medical #research in the region & beyond. To find out more about the scanner and how to book it, go to: bit.ly/3GChEbn
July 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
We are the 1st hospital in Europe to install a ground-breaking 3-Tesla MRI research scanner, a major step forward for medical #research in the region & beyond. To find out more about the scanner and how to book it, go to: bit.ly/3GChEbn
🗣️ "We've got lots of children and young people here who've got weakened immune systems and it's really important that we keep them safe."
Our Emergency Department Head of Nursing, Gary Barker-Begley, tells you what do if you need to come to A&E and suspect you have #measles
Our Emergency Department Head of Nursing, Gary Barker-Begley, tells you what do if you need to come to A&E and suspect you have #measles
July 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🗣️ "We've got lots of children and young people here who've got weakened immune systems and it's really important that we keep them safe."
Our Emergency Department Head of Nursing, Gary Barker-Begley, tells you what do if you need to come to A&E and suspect you have #measles
Our Emergency Department Head of Nursing, Gary Barker-Begley, tells you what do if you need to come to A&E and suspect you have #measles
Open letter to Parents and Carers in Merseyside from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, UKHSA and Directors of Public Health for Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley
July 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Open letter to Parents and Carers in Merseyside from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, UKHSA and Directors of Public Health for Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley
#Measles is highly infectious. One person with measles can infect up to 15 others! The best way to protect against measles and stay safe is to have 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Here's Consultant in Paediatric Public Health at Alder Hey, Rachel Isba, to tell you more:
July 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#Measles is highly infectious. One person with measles can infect up to 15 others! The best way to protect against measles and stay safe is to have 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Here's Consultant in Paediatric Public Health at Alder Hey, Rachel Isba, to tell you more:
We are currently treating vulnerable children and young people with #measles at Alder Hey. The best way to protect them is to ensure that you and your children are fully vaccinated. Here's our Chief Nurse, Nathan Askew, to tell you more:
July 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We are currently treating vulnerable children and young people with #measles at Alder Hey. The best way to protect them is to ensure that you and your children are fully vaccinated. Here's our Chief Nurse, Nathan Askew, to tell you more:
Our A&E is experiencing high levels of attendance right now 🏥 We encourage parents & carers to only attend in cases of emergency. To help you make the right decision, please use www.111.nhs.uk or our online Symptom Checker tool before attending: alderhey.nhs.uk/symptom-chec...
July 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Our A&E is experiencing high levels of attendance right now 🏥 We encourage parents & carers to only attend in cases of emergency. To help you make the right decision, please use www.111.nhs.uk or our online Symptom Checker tool before attending: alderhey.nhs.uk/symptom-chec...
#FeelGoodFriday | A massive well done to all our staff who took part in the Alder Hey Children’s Charity Dragon Boat Festival! 🙌
Now in its 5th year, this annual fundraising event involves teams competing in head-to-head races across Crosby Marine Lake in large ‘dragon boats’
Now in its 5th year, this annual fundraising event involves teams competing in head-to-head races across Crosby Marine Lake in large ‘dragon boats’
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#FeelGoodFriday | A massive well done to all our staff who took part in the Alder Hey Children’s Charity Dragon Boat Festival! 🙌
Now in its 5th year, this annual fundraising event involves teams competing in head-to-head races across Crosby Marine Lake in large ‘dragon boats’
Now in its 5th year, this annual fundraising event involves teams competing in head-to-head races across Crosby Marine Lake in large ‘dragon boats’