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Researchers from University of Manchester & University of Liverpool, together with Alder Hey clinicians & Manchester Imaging Ltd, have received a £1.2 million grant from NIHR to build an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients. More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
Researchers develop automatic tool to prevent hip dislocation in children with Cerebral Palsy - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, together with Alder Hey clinicians and Manchester Imaging Ltd, (a local company that specialises in developing AI medical devices), have ...
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January 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Researchers from University of Manchester & University of Liverpool, together with Alder Hey clinicians & Manchester Imaging Ltd, have received a £1.2 million grant from NIHR to build an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients. More info: bit.ly/4qiD9zE
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Blinx Healthcare to enhance paediatric care through modern, connected technology. Find out more about this exciting will support clinicians, operational teams, patients and families on our website: bit.ly/45Lp99l
January 14, 2026 at 12:10 PM
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Blinx Healthcare to enhance paediatric care through modern, connected technology. Find out more about this exciting will support clinicians, operational teams, patients and families on our website: bit.ly/45Lp99l
#FeelGoodFriday | 8 yr old Harry feels like a "superhero" helping children just like him by participating in research 🦸 Harry has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is currently being treated with peritoneal dialysis.
January 9, 2026 at 12:51 PM
#FeelGoodFriday | 8 yr old Harry feels like a "superhero" helping children just like him by participating in research 🦸 Harry has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is currently being treated with peritoneal dialysis.
Did you know that Alder Hey offers a private MRI scanning service for children and young people aged 5–18? Private MRI appointments have no impact on NHS waiting lists and helps to sustain our services.
Find out more and book an appointment at: bit.ly/3MPwJJq
Find out more and book an appointment at: bit.ly/3MPwJJq
Private MRI scanning service for children at Alder Hey - Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust
Using surplus capacity, Alder Hey offers a private MRI scanning service for children and young people aged 5–18. This service is delivered by our expert paediatric teams, using the same state-of-the-a...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Did you know that Alder Hey offers a private MRI scanning service for children and young people aged 5–18? Private MRI appointments have no impact on NHS waiting lists and helps to sustain our services.
Find out more and book an appointment at: bit.ly/3MPwJJq
Find out more and book an appointment at: bit.ly/3MPwJJq
#FeelGoodFriday | Meet 3 year old Nova. After a tough few days in hospital with her blood sugars dropping too low, this little superstar is heading home in time to spend Christmas Day with her family! 🎄
December 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#FeelGoodFriday | Meet 3 year old Nova. After a tough few days in hospital with her blood sugars dropping too low, this little superstar is heading home in time to spend Christmas Day with her family! 🎄
Yesterday, we had a very special visit from our friends @evertonfc.com who came to meet some of our amazing patients, their families and our staff. The players and the manager helped to spread some festive cheer and create some lifelong memories 💙
#ChristmasAtAlderHey
#ChristmasAtAlderHey
December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Yesterday, we had a very special visit from our friends @evertonfc.com who came to meet some of our amazing patients, their families and our staff. The players and the manager helped to spread some festive cheer and create some lifelong memories 💙
#ChristmasAtAlderHey
#ChristmasAtAlderHey
Alder Hey are one of eight NHS hospital trusts awarded £2m funding through a new NHSE incentive scheme, recognising performance in reducing waiting times and improving access to planned care. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3XOt157
December 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Alder Hey are one of eight NHS hospital trusts awarded £2m funding through a new NHSE incentive scheme, recognising performance in reducing waiting times and improving access to planned care. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3XOt157
Congratulations to Dan Hawcutt, alongside Udeme Ohia and Christopher Parry for launching the first-of-its-kind paediatric pharmacogenomics service in the UK, right here at Alder Hey! Find out more about this new service on our website: bit.ly/4rIJdCJ #research
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Congratulations to Dan Hawcutt, alongside Udeme Ohia and Christopher Parry for launching the first-of-its-kind paediatric pharmacogenomics service in the UK, right here at Alder Hey! Find out more about this new service on our website: bit.ly/4rIJdCJ #research
PLEASE NOTE ⚠️ The current car park for visitors to Alder Hey’s Emergency Department will be closed from today.
A temporary car park will be opened to replace it whilst we build a new Emergency Car Park. Find out more: bit.ly/49RBkEz
A temporary car park will be opened to replace it whilst we build a new Emergency Car Park. Find out more: bit.ly/49RBkEz
December 5, 2025 at 10:38 AM
PLEASE NOTE ⚠️ The current car park for visitors to Alder Hey’s Emergency Department will be closed from today.
A temporary car park will be opened to replace it whilst we build a new Emergency Car Park. Find out more: bit.ly/49RBkEz
A temporary car park will be opened to replace it whilst we build a new Emergency Car Park. Find out more: bit.ly/49RBkEz
20 month old Orla from Lancaster, who was born with life threatening congenital heart condition has been honoured at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Hero Awards in London.
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
20 month old Orla from Lancaster, who was born with life threatening congenital heart condition has been honoured at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Heart Hero Awards in London.
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.
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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