Alder Hey Children'S Hospital
📍 Liverpool
University teaching hospital · founded 1926 · public
About
Alder Hey Children's Hospital is a leading provider of pediatric healthcare in the United Kingdom. Located in Liverpool, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of services for children and young people from across the region. With a team of highly skilled and experienced healthcare professionals, Alder Hey is dedicated to providing the best possible care for its patients. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that children receive the most advanced treatments available. Alder Hey also places a strong emphasis on patient and family-centered care, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all. Whether your child requires routine check-ups, specialised treatment, or emergency care, Alder Hey is committed to providing compassionate and expert care every step of the way.
- Legal name
- Alder Hey Children'S Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 59 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Liverpool
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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