Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

A report from Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) highlights our work at Alder Hey in leading urgent action on air pollution, poor housing, and child health. A new policy report, Clean Air, Healthy Childhoods, has been published, which sheds light on how environmental factors such as air pollution and inadequate housing are driving health inequalities for children across the UK. Alder Hey contributed to the report through our Clean Air Clinic, developed in response to the growing impact of these issues on the families we care for. Our clinic offers joined-up, family-focused care, helping to address the root causes of respiratory illness and housing-related health problems. The report calls for coordinated action from the government, housing, health, and education sectors to create healthier environments for all children. It includes recommendations for policy change, professional training, and more integrated local services. To read the report go to https://lnkd.in/e2Ds-5en

Did you know that you can hire some of our facilities here at Alder Hey? We offer high-quality facilities available for private hire which are ideal for meetings, events, and training. For more information, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/e5XjDcaP

#FeelGoodFriday | Alder Hey shows Pride 🌈 We recently marked #Pride at Alder Hey with a variety of activities to celebrate inclusion, equality and diversity. Our celebrations started with the first-ever Pride event at Alder Hey. The day, made possible with support from our amazing Charity, included a windmill workshop by local artist Sophie Green, arts & crafts, flag making, face painting. LGBTQIA+ Staff Network colleagues from Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire Service gave children the opportunity to “drive” a fire engine and police van. Our hospital exterior was also glowing as we lit up in Rainbow colours to show our support for Pride. Last Saturday, we also marched alongside NHS colleagues at the Liverpool Pride March, which was organised by Sahir House, Liverpool’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity. Thousands of people gathered to celebrate Pride in Liverpool by marching from the Pier Head along the waterfront and finishing at M&S Bank Arena.

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. Vestibular tests, especially for infants and toddlers, require special skill sets, knowledge, and dedicated cutting-edge technology which are now available at Alder Hey. The vestibular system, located deep within the inner ear, is small but crucial. When it isn’t working properly, it can really affect a child’s ability to move, play, and learn, but these issues often go unnoticed in young children. Babies with permanent hearing loss are at a much higher risk of vestibular dysfunction. That’s why early screening and intervention are so important to help these children reach their milestones. This new service will make a difference for children like one and a half year old Dylan, one of the first to benefit from this initiative. Dylan has a condition called Pendred syndrome, which causes hearing loss and sometimes balance issues. Professor Soumit Dasgupta, , Consultant Audiovestibular Physician and Clinical Lead said: “After years of striving to improve the quality of life for children with vestibular disorders and hearing loss, it is incredibly rewarding to see this programme come to life. Special thanks to our outstanding team.” Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/etMyydxC

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has published an AI Strategy, outlining current and future AI work. The strategy covers four key themes: ➤ Enhancing children and young people centred care ➤ Empowering colleagues and freeing up time using intelligent automation, AI assistants, and smarter workflows ➤ Transforming outcomes for children and young people by delivering precision care through AI-optimised pathways, predictive analytics, and remote monitoring tools ➤ Revolutionising paediatric diagnostics with “cutting edge” innovation “Looking ahead, AI will support our teams by simplifying routine tasks, offering real-time insights and predictions, and automating notifications. This will help reduce burnout and free up more time for colleagues to focus on what matters most – delivering exceptional care to the children and young people we serve,” Kate Warriner, chief transformation and digital officer at the trust. Want to learn more about their strategy? We covered the story in full: https://lnkd.in/eXDrzKXJ 🌐 Subscribe to our HTN AI and Data newsletter https://lnkd.in/eSjV6G54 🌐 Register for our free NHS online event series: https://lnkd.in/dXiZKKpu

"AI is no longer a vision of the future – it is here, and it is already transforming the way we live and work." - Kate Warriner, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Alder Hey Find out more about how Alder Hey is utilising #AI to revolutionise and improve the care we provide to our children and young people: https://bit.ly/3IOOJBR #AIinHealthcare #NHSAI #AIinNHS #ArtificialIntelligence

With the help of AI, Alder Hey aims to revolutionise care and improve experience for children and young people. By using safe, effective, and ethical AI, we aim to empower staff by automating tasks and enhancing decision-making; revolutionise diagnostics and care pathways using data and AI-driven tools; and position Alder Hey as a national and international leader in paediatric AI healthcare. Kate Warriner, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Alder Hey said: "AI is no longer a vision of the future – it is here, and it is already transforming the way we live and work. Through our strategy, we are making a bold and exciting commitment to harness the power of AI to empower children, young people, families, and our colleagues at Alder Hey.” To find out more about Alder Hey's AI strategy, go to: https://lnkd.in/emkZUTG3 #AI #AIinHealthcare #NHSAI #AIHealth #ArtificialIntelligence

#FeelGoodFriday | Meet 9 year old Seirian, who has just opened her very own art exhibition after bravely battling leukaemia 🎨 Before her diagnosis, Seirian was doing really well in school and was close to earning her black belt in Taekwondo. But shortly after turning 7, she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and started life-saving treatment at Alder Hey 🏥 During her long stays in hospital, arts and craft became a lifeline for Seirian and her mum Amanda and the play team helped her to use her creativity to stay positive. Seirian received a number of ‘Beads of Courage’ during her treatment journey, with each bead representing how brave she’d been. Amanda, began stitching the beads on to canvasses, to create a unique style of art 🖼️ Now, Seirian and her mum are showcasing their artwork at the ‘Seirian versus the Leukaemians’ art display, which is now open at Tŷ Pawb in Wrexham until the end of August. It features Seirian’s art from when she was in hospital and at home, celebrating every milestone. After a two and a half year battle, Seirian was thankfully able to ring the end of treatment cancer bell 🔔 at her local hospital. Amanda said, “The treatment was really tough, but Alder Hey gave us the best care. We hope this art helps others see the magnitude of and the bravery in the fight against cancer. The response has been amazing!” 💙

Look who’s rocking the cutest summer PJs! 😍 Two-year-old Caleb, our superstar from last year’s Matalan pyjama campaign is back and looking happier than ever in his new Alder Hey x Matalan set, raising vital funds to support Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust ☀️💙❤ Check out our catch-up with Caleb’s mum Keeley to hear how he’s been getting on 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeBsrTdv

We are so excited to be dialling up the sunshine in our first ever limited-edition summer pyjama collection with our longstanding corporate partners Matalan - a joyful new twist on a beloved tradition that has captured hearts and selfies of our loyal supporters for over a decade. The new limited edition  summer collection is designed for warmer nights and features cheerful rainbow, sunshine, and star motifs 🌈 🌞 ✨ As always, 100% of the profits from every pair of PJs sold will come directly to Alder Hey Children’s Charity, supporting the life-saving and life-changing work that happens every single day at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.   Alder Hey Children’s Charity CEO Fiona Ashcroft commented: “This new limited-edition summer PJ range is a real treat for our amazing supporters and a wonderful reminder of how we ‘shine bright together’. Our long-standing partnership with Matalan continues to bring smiles, spread hope, and create brighter futures for children at Alder Hey.” The exclusive Alder Hey x Matalan summer PJs launch today in selected stores, online and via the Matalan app. With limited stock, they won’t be around for long - so don’t miss out on supporting brighter futures for children.   And keep an eye out… our popular autumn collection returns later this year! Catch up with last year’s campaign star, Caleb, and see how he continues to shine. https://lnkd.in/dTaNk_jw #ShineBrightTogether