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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 24/07/2026

Alder Hey performs awake brain surgery on the world’s youngest AVM patient | 15-year-old Tilly is the youngest person in the world to undergo awake brain surgery for an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). Read more - bit.ly/4wZSKqR

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 15/07/2026

Springfield Park has been recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces after being awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.👏 Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4ymBHRd

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 15/07/2026

Do you want to help us improve the services we provide? Then become an Alder Hey Member! Through our membership, we can gain a better understanding of the needs of our patients, parents and carers which will help us to improve what we do. Find out more: www.alderhey.nhs.uk/about/membership

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 08/07/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 01/07/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 24/06/2026

Research news 📰| £1.7m grant for new study into recurrent ear infections Alder Hey has been awarded a £1.7m grant from the NIHR to lead a major UK-wide study looking at the best way to treat recurrent ear infections in children🙌 bit.ly/4gDDScF

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 23/06/2026

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

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 21/06/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 17/06/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 13/06/2026

📰|Alder Hey Staff Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List! We are proud to announce that a number of our colleagues have been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4vMkv5D

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 10/06/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 08/06/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 05/06/2026

This week we celebrated #VolunteersWeek, where we recognised our incredible volunteers 💙 We have 115 active volunteers who dedicate nearly 18,000 hours this year, helping create brighter experiences for children, young people and families. Thank you for all that you do 👏💙

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 03/06/2026

We've introduced 11 new stoma-friendly toilets across our Children's Health Campus, helping to improve accessibility and support for children, young people, families and staff. Watch the video to learn more about why these facilities matter 💙 #Accessibility #StomaCare

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 28/05/2026

📰NEWS | Alder Hey has achieved Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Organisation Accreditation in recognition of our commitment to tackling health inequalities & improving outcomes for children, young people and families across the city. Read ➡️ bit.ly/4tXhfTL

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 15/05/2026

Who at Alder Hey has shown compassion, courage or gone the extra mile for you or your family? 💙 We’re asking YOU to nominate your Alder Hey Star for this year’s Alder Hey Staff Star Awards ⭐ Nominate your Alder Hey Star by going to bit.ly/3R6FJMx

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 12/05/2026

Today, #InternationalNursesDay, is a very special day for us at Alder Hey, as we get to celebrate the amazing people who help our children, young people and their families every day 💙 #IND

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 23/04/2026

Alder Connect our new Patient Portal, is now live 💙 You’ll get a text with your registration link 📱 Once you’re in, you can: ✔ Check appointments ✔ Read letters ✔ Manage bookings ✔ View allergies Got an appointment coming up? Keep an eye on your messages 👀

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 09/04/2026

🚨Industrial action is taking place from 7th to 13th April 2026 We'll contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled. If you haven't heard from us, please attend as planned. A&E remains very busy - if your concern is less urgent, please use NHS 111 first.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 07/04/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 06/04/2026

At this time of year, our A&E experiences high levels of attendance 🏥 We encourage you to only attend in cases of emergency. To help you make the right decision, please use 111.nhs.uk or our online Symptom Checker tool before attending: alderhey.nhs.uk/symptom-checker

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 06/04/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 05/04/2026

From all of us at Alder Hey, wishing our staff, children, young people and their families a very happy Easter 🐣🌸

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 04/04/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 03/04/2026

#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.

Illustration of a little girl having a vaccination with a nurse. The title says Measles can make your child seriously unwell. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 01/04/2026

#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.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 30/03/2026

#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.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 27/03/2026

This week many families will receive a text message inviting them to pre-register for Alder Connect our new patient portal. Pre-registering means your account will be ready when it goes live, so if you get a text follow the instructions to get started. ➡️https://bit.ly/3ParzJf

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 23/03/2026

Prof Iain Hennessey, Consultant Surgeon and Clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey said: “Our Innovation Conference marks an important milestone as we celebrate ten years since we built our 1000m2 innovation hub under our new hospital.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 23/03/2026

The event recognised a decade of pioneering work in developing and supporting a wide range of projects designed to improve care for children, young people and their families in the city and beyond.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 23/03/2026

The two-day event formed part of a wider celebration marking 10 years of innovation at our new Alder Hey hospital, which officially opened in 2016.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 23/03/2026

Key industry partners in healthcare and innovation came together last week at Alder Hey’s Innovation Conference, to showcase how the Trust and the wider Liverpool City Region are fast becoming a hub for child health innovation.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 18/03/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 16/03/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💖 Today, we celebrate all those remarkable mums out there. We hope you have an amazing day 💐💙 #HappyMothersDay

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026

We’re excited about what the next 75 years could bring! Visit our website to meet some of our Alder Hey heart heroes, proud to share their inspiring stories: alderhey.nhs.uk/alder-hey-ce... #75Years #WorkOfHeart #earlypics

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026

❤️ 2012 - Alder Hey became the designated heart surgery centre for Northwest England, North Wales and the Isle of Man. ❤️ 2015 - The cardiac centre moved into Alder Hey’s brand new hospital.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026

❤️ 1950 - One of the first centres in Europe to provide children’s heart surgery opened on Myrtle Street, attracting surgeons from around the world to learn these pioneering techniques. ❤️ 1990 - The cardiac centre moved from Myrtle Street to the old hospital at Alder Hey.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026

Over the decades, children’s heart surgery has changed so much. Thanks to years of innovation, research, and the dedication of staff, past and present, treatment continues to advance, and more children with heart conditions are living full and active lives than ever before.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 13/03/2026

This year, we are celebrating 75 years of children’s heart surgery in Liverpool 💙 From the first recorded operations in 1950 to becoming one of the UK’s largest paediatric cardiac centres, Liverpool has played a vital role in advancing care for children with heart conditions.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 10/03/2026

📰🥇|UK’s first mobile children’s cancer care unit launches in the North West. A pioneering new service bringing children’s cancer treatment closer to home has launched in the North West – the first of its kind in the UK. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46O9QgL

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 10/03/2026

Katherine Birch, Director of Alder Hey Academy and Fiona Ashcroft, CEO of @alderheycharity.org have been named in the 2026 #NorthInnovationWomen list. Each year, @thenhsa.bsky.social shines the spotlight on innovative & inspirational women across the North – as suggested by you.

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 21/02/2026

COMING SOON 🔜|We’re pleased to share that we will soon be launching Alder Connect! Alder Connect will provide a single, secure digital front door for families to manage aspects of their child’s care, gradually replacing patient letters. Find out more bit.ly/4qOGtlz

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 19/02/2026

NEWS 📰| Alder Hey is proud to announce a new partnership with @make-a-wish.org.uk, helping to bring life-changing wishes to children and young people in our care. For more ➡️ bit.ly/4s4VC3j

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 19/02/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 18/02/2026

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 17/02/2026

Alder Hey have pioneered a new leg-lengthening procedure – the first time this has been done in the UK 🇬🇧 9-year old Alfie, from Northampton, received this treatment, paving the way for many more children with this condition. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/4qMkJHb

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Alder Hey @alderhey.nhs.uk · 17/02/2026

ICYMI | 9 year Alfie recently underwent a pioneereing new leg-lengthening procedure – the first time this has been done in the UK 🇬🇧 Alfie hopes this procedure can help more people like him in the future. Find out more 👇

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