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Creating a healthier future for children & young people everywhere. Tweeting 9am-5pm weekdays (excluding bank holidays) ๐ #AlderHeyFamily. Part of @NHSEngland
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Baby Alex was born with Bilateral Moderate Sensorineural hearing loss, making him almost deaf ๐ข This is the amazing moment he is fitted with his new hearing aids and hears his mummyโs voice clearly for the first time ๐. #amazing #toocute #audiology #technology #ilovealderhey
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We are really pleased to be able to share that all the children involved in last Mondayโs awful incident in Southport who were under our care have now been safely discharged home from Alder Hey. Full statement:
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Kai is a HUGE @LFC fan ๐ด He's in Alder Hey as he's had an operation on both of his legs. After meeting Klopp one to one, he was surprised by @JHenderson, @GWijnaldum and Naby Keita. Safe to say he was happy to meet them! ๐ #lfc #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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Remember Kai, the young @LFC fan who said " I love you" to Jurgen Klopp? โค๏ธ Well, Kai was discharged not longer after #LFC's visit, meaning he's #HomeForChristmas ๐๐
Have a wonderful Christmas Kai, from everyone here at Alder Hey! ๐ #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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We want to wish Jurgen Klopp the very best as he manages his last game for @LFC today. Jurgen has become a friend of Alder Hey since first visiting us nine years ago and has provided some very special memories for our families and staff over that time. Thank you and good luck. โค๏ธ
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5yo Polly has been receiving cancer treatment for most of her life โค๏ธ Yesterday, she got to ring the bell to signal the end of her treatment surrounded by family, friends and staff who have been there every step of the way ๐ Merry Christmas Polly! ๐๐
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@LFC Here is that magical moment when Kai said to Klopp โI love youโ โค๏ธ Absolutely heart warming ๐ฅฐ #AlderHeyFamily
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We are delighted that two of the children involved in Monday's awful incident have now been discharged. Full statement:
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When @LFC came to Alder Hey recently for their annual #Christmas visit, Penny from @TheForumAH took some time to practice her Spanish ๐ช๐ธ with @Darwinn99, who also practiced his English ๐ฌ๐ง See what happened! ๐ #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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Today, our friends @LFC paid us a visit ๐ Here's the moment the players and manager arrived โฝ๏ธ๐ด There's always time for a Klopp hug, isn't there?! ๐ #lfc #visit #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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We had a special visit today from some of @LFC's academy players โค๏ธ During their visit they met Joshua, who is a massive Red! โฝ๐ด Joshua wasn't feeling motivated to do his physio ๐ but after the lads came and spoke to him, he promised he's going to get out of bed and walk! ๐
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12yo Scarlett had her leg amputated at Alder Hey ๐ฅ back in October, due to a type of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. This week, she rang the end of cancer treatment bell ๐ Congratulations Scarlett, you smashed it ๐ #fridayfeeling #feelgoodfriday #FridayMotivation
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๐ด|Congratulations to our friends @LFC in securing the @premierleague title last night from everyone (well the reds anyway๐) @alderhey! It has made a lot of people very happy this morning! ๐Hope to see you and the๐at Alder Hey soon! #champions
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Unfortunately, not everyone gets Christmas off ๐ Our amazing staff work hard 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year, but we want to take this opportunity to say thank you to the staff who are giving up their Christmas day to look after our patients and their families โค๏ธ #amazingstaff
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Remember George? You may have seen him recently on our virtual @LFC Christmas visit! ๐ George has Cystic fibrosis, an inherited condition that causes mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. He has made a few visits to Alder Hey recently but is now doing great! ๐
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This is the amazing moment @missbatfish surprised her favourite @Everton player, @CalvertLewin14 ๐ Dom hadn't seen Emilia since her surgery earlier this year and she promised him that the next time they met, she would be walking! ๐ #efc #MagicAtAlderHey
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Our wonderful friends @LFC have donated lots of treats to us and our fellow #Liverpool hospitals ๐ซ๐ to help staff get through these testing times. Not only that, @JHenderson, @andrewrobertso5 & @trentaa98 have sent this fantastic message to staff, too! โค๏ธ
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Weโre so grateful to the @LFC player who has made a donation to the @AlderHeyCharity COVID-19 appeal for ยฃ25,000! The player wishes to remain anonymous, but on behalf of all of our staff, patients and their families, thank you โค๏ธ
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Everyone loves getting a sticker, donโt they @DanielSturridge @Alex_OxChambo? @LFC #lfc #liverpool #AlderHeyMagic #ilovealderhey
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Due to Covid-19, we were unable to welcome @LFC for their usual Christmas visit ๐ So, as part of our #ChristmasWishes campaign, we set up surprise video calls for some of our brave young patients and their Reds heroes โค๏ธ Find out what happened below ๐โฌ๏ธ #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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Little Charlie @thumbsupforcha1 is now recovering well and is due back at Alder Hey this year for further MRI and Oncology check-ups, as well as speech therapy sessions ๐ฃ๏ธ You're amazing Charlie! ๐๐ #Hospital #amazingpatients #ilovealderhey
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Itโs Christmas tomorrow! ๐ Hereโs a special video message that @LFC manager Jurgen Klopp recorded during the squadโs recent visit to Alder Hey โค๏ธ #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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6 month old Erin ๐ถ was recently diagnosed with #COVID19 and was in an isolation room here for 14 days with mum Emma whilst being treated ๐ฅ Today, Erin beat COVID-19 & received a guard of honour by the treating team on our HDU as she was moved out of isolation ๐๐๐
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Due to visiting restrictions, the @LFC squad couldnโt visit in person this year ๐ So, with the help of video calling technology, they spread some Christmas joy across our wards ๐๐๐
See what happened ๐ #TogetherAtChristmas #AlderHeyFamily .
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We want to say a massive thank you to all of our amazing staff working on the front line during the #covid19 outbreak. In these unprecedented times, you continue to make us incredibly proud โค๏ธ๐ Share your messages of thanks with us and we'll RT!! #FridayFeeling #nhsworkers
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Kenny, our amazing chef, is retiring today after 23 years at Alder Hey! ๐ฒ Kenny has cooked for thousands of families, staff and young people, and says โit was a privilege to be part of such a special placeโ ๐๐
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At 15, Abi was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. After chemo at Alder Hey ๐ฅ she was given the all clear โ
7 years on, Abi is studying to become a nurse @edgehill, and today begins her placement on the same ward she was treated on! ๐ฉโโ๏ธ What an inspiring story!! ๐๐๐
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Our Holly ๐ถ has been promoted to โCuddle Managerโ ๐ค As well as providing cuddles & comfort, she also provides distraction for children undergoing invasive procedures. She also works with physios ๐ช & play specialists to get children moving after surgery #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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We had a very special visit today from the @Everton squad ๐ตโช Here they are arriving at Alder Hey with a "Ho ho ho" from Yerry Mina ๐
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Leighton Baines was enjoying a game of catch with one of our young patients during @Everton's visit today ๐โฝ๏ธ #efc #visit #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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It's been 2 years to the day since #BabyAlex had his hearing aids turned on and heard his mummy and daddy clearly for the first time ๐ So we thought we'd bless your timeline again with this amazing clip! ๐๐คฉ #ThrowbackThursday #amazingpatients #specialmoments #AlderHeyFamily
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Lois is 17 & was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma in July โ18. fast forward a year & sheโs rang the end of treatment bell! ๐๐ฅฐ Loisโ family celebrated the occasion with a surprise party with her nearest and dearest โค๏ธ๐ฅณ#childhoodcancerawarenessmonth
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Meet 8yo Abigail ๐ง who was born with Crouzons Syndrome, a condition that causes premature fusion of the skull. Abigail recently had surgery here & despite everything she's been through, she still has a smile on her face ๐ Well done Abigail, you're so brave! #FridayFeeling
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Today, on the 31st anniversary of #Hillsborough, Alder Hey remembers the 96 @LFC fans who lost their lives on that fateful day and pays tribute to the families and friends of those affected by the tragedy โค๏ธ๐ #NeverForgotten
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9yo Kai has HMSN type 1a, a condition that affected his ability to walk. He had surgery at Alder Hey ๐ฅ in December โ19, where he met Jรผrgen Klopp and several @LFC players โค๏ธโฝ๏ธ Since then, Kai has worked hard ๐ช to get back on his feet ๐ถโโ๏ธ Well done, Kai! ๐๐๐ #MondayMotivation
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Today's the big day! โฝ Here at Alder Hey, we want to wish @LFC the very best of luck in their bid to win a sixth Champions League trophy tonight in Madrid! ๐ช๐ธ ๐. #LFC #CL #ChampionsLeague
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Meet Gabriel ๐ถ He has Down Syndrome and was born with two holes in his heart and a faulty PDA valve ๐ He came to Alder Hey and was operated on by Mr Attilio Lotto ๐จโโ๏ธ Now, Gabriel is #GoingHomeForChristmas ๐๐
to spend the holidays with his family โค๏ธ #AlderHeyFamily #Christmas
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The brilliant Prof. Conor Mallucci is a neurosurgeon at Alder Hey & has been here since 1998 ๐ฅ He's also clinical director for the North West paediatric neuroscience NHS Operational Delivery Network & chairman of the British Paediatric Neurosurgery Research Group ๐จโโ๏ธ #Hospital
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Dot, one of our fantastic domestics ๐ recently retired after an incredible 42 years at Alder Hey. Unable to celebrate in the usual way, her colleagues decided to hold a guard of honour for her through our hospital atrium ๐๐ Well done, Dot, enjoy retirement! โ๏ธ๐ #FridayFeeling
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6yo Minnie-Lou took her first steps this week after major heart surgery here at Alder Hey โค๏ธ๐ฅ Sheโs been working closely with physio Jess to regain her mobility & Jess is so proud of how far sheโs come ๐ Minnie loves playing dress up & today sheโs Dr Minnie! ๐ฉโโ๏ธ #FridayFeeling
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Everyone at Alder Hey passes on their deepest sympathies to Jackโs family. His family want to thank @alderhey Redbridge school @ClaireHouse & grandparents (for all the sandwiches.) They also say;. "Our son, we loved him, he was our life, we miss him terribly." โค๏ธ . #Hospital
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Meet 3yo Jaxxon. He's had 3 surgeries here on his heart ๐ Jaxxon loves to cheer people up on the ward by wandering around in his nappy, sunglasses, cap & trolley, with โIโm on my wayโ by The Proclaimers blasting out ๐ธ Mum Andrea says the care has been amazing ๐คฉ #FeelGoodFriday
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Watch the amazing moment when young Archie received a video call from Hollywood star @VancityReynolds at Alder Hey. Archie was playing pool on our oncology ward with his footballing hero @PMullin7 when he received a call he will never forget โค๏ธ . @Wrexham_AFC #ryanreynolds
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If you watch anything this #FeelGoodFriday make it this. Katie got to ring the bell recently to mark the end of her treatment ๐ Sheโs a HUGE @Disney fan & came dressed as Tinkerbell to celebrate! ๐งโโ๏ธ Congratulations Katie! ๐๐ #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
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We are so excited to announce that, with the support of @MediCinema and @AlderHeyCharity, we will be creating a state-of-the-art cinema inside our hospital! ๐ฆ The cinema will be free for our children & young people to enjoy during their stay ๐ฅ More info:
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How many people can say that they've had @LFC players sing them happy birthday?! ๐๐ What a special memory for one of our patients โค๏ธ @MoSalah #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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Our friends @Everton came to visit some of our amazing patients yesterday ๐ It was a special afternoon as they met their heroes, got some items signed & played some fun games! ๐ A huge thank you to Everton for helping us create these magical memories โจ #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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There may not be any @premierleague action today โฝ, but we had a very special visit from the #PLTrophy recently ๐ As you can see, it went down ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฎ well with our Red staff! ๐ด๐ Huge thanks to our friends @LFC & @Red_Neighbours for making this special moment possible โค๏ธ
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We can't wait to see our @AlderHeyCharity patron @WayneRooney get his 120th @England cap ๐งข against @ussoccer_mnt next Thursday! โฝ Thanks to @FoundationWR, funds raised will go towards installation of 4D distraction equipment to help make hospital visits more fun for patients ๐
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Perry could hardly believe he got to meet @CenkTosun_ and @niassebayeamour, he had to pinch their cheeks to make sure they were real!! ๐๐ @Everton #efc #christmas #visit #AlderHeyMagic #ilovealderhey
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Casey-Jack's parents, Charlotte, Mark & brothers Andrew and Simon wanted to pass on a message to our incredible staff who cared for him; โWe want to thank the amazing team at Alder Hey who made us feel like part of an extended family. The teamโs dedication is faultlessโ #hospital
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Statement from Alder Hey regarding the impact of current protests -
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13yo Ellie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in Jan โ17. This month, she came to Alder Hey to ring the end of treatment bell!๐ Mum Jayne said; โThe care was outstanding. Ellie and a few of the nurses had a special bond that we will never forgetโ โค๏ธ #FridayFeeling
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Ram was born in ๐ฎ๐ณ & is a leading cardiac surgeon here & in some of the poorest countries in the world. Ram is congenital training lead for the NW Cardiothoracic Training Program & only paediatric surgeon in the ๐ฌ๐ง to provide pectus & chest wall reconstructive surgery #hospital
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We had a wonderful visit from @aftgomes recently, so we wanted to say "Get Well Soon" from everyone here at Alder Hey! ๐ We wish you all the best in your recovery, Andre! ๐ช We hope to see you soon ๐ @Everton #efc #gomes #andregomes #AlderHeyFamily #partnership
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Benedetta is a Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon & has been at Alder Hey since 2011 ๐ฅ She graduated from Catholic University Medical School, Rome, Italy in 2002 ๐ฎ๐น She is an active member in the international community of paediatric neurosurgery ๐ง ๐ฉโโ๏ธ #hospital
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Yesterday, we welcomed our friends @LFC to Alder Hey for their annual #Christmas visit ๐ Manager Arne Slot was joined by captain @VirgilvDijk and the rest of the first team squad to spread some festive cheer to our children and young people, their families, and our staff! ๐
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We can confirm that the Trust has declared a major incident. Our Emergency Department is currently extremely busy and we would also ask parents to only bring their children to the Department if it is urgent. More information:
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A busy day for us today!! We had another fantastic visit from a very special supporter of ours, @LFC legend & @AlderHeyCharity patron @Carra23 โค๏ธ Thank you for taking the time to come and make everyoneโs day, Jamie! ๐๐ #legend #lfc #AlderHeyMagic #ilovealderhey
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Happy New Year ๐ฅณ We hope 2020 brings you everything you wish for โญ 11yo Phoebe is starting the New Year on a high ๐ She rang the end of treatment bell ๐ after having a rare tumour removed, oral chemo & an iliostomy reversed. Go Pheobe! ๐ช #MagicAtAlderHey #amazingpatients
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Teams here at Alder Hey ๐ฅ are using a @peppapig toy in a bid to help calm children who may be worried, or scared, about seeing staff in PPE ๐ท Our staff want to say; "Please don't be scared if we are dressed like Peppa - we are just making sure we can take care of you safely"
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Today, on the 36th anniversary of #Hillsborough, Alder Hey remembers the 97 @LFC fans who lost their lives and pays tribute to the families and friends of those affected by the tragedy โค๏ธ #NeverForgotten
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Today is #WorldCancerDay 17 year old Hannah was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma just last year. Watch the amazing moment she rings the bell ๐ to signal the end of her treatment โค๏ธ Find out more about her amazing story here โก๏ธ #amazingpatients
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One of our young patients couldn't resist the chance to have a kick about with @theowalcott ๐โฝ๏ธ Another wonderful memory made thanks to our friends @Everton ๐ #efc #visit #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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#ThrowbackThursday to 2002, when a fresh-faced @WayneRooney visited our hospital ๐ฆ๐ฅ Tonight, he will play in his 120th @England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ international against @ussoccer_mnt ๐บ๐ธ and funds raised by @FoundationWR will support @AlderHeyCharity โค๏ธ Good luck, Wayne! #amazingsupport #legend
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A HUGE Alder Hey thank you to @LFC for coming in today and putting a massive smile on the faces of our patients, families and staff! โค๐ We look forward to your next visit! #lfc #visit #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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Meet Theo ๐ถ He was born with 2 holes in his heart and required surgery at just 12 days old. He had multiple complications after, but was discharged in April. Dad @Steven_fry1 said: "None of this would be possible without the amazing team of staff at Alder Hey" #WorldHeartDayโค๏ธ
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A big shout out to all our amazing staff who are working Christmas day ๐ , whether that be in the hospital ๐ฅ , out in the community ๐ถ or at home ๐ , to make sure our patients and families are well looked after over the festive period. You are all fabulous! . #AmazingStaff
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Meet Dotty ๐ถ In 2018, she was born at 23 weeks weighing 1lb 5oz! ๐ฒ She had bowel surgery & was later diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, an uncommon form of liver cancer. Dotty has now completed her chemotherapy, had her surgery & is super excited for Christmas!! ๐๐ #ChristmasPast
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How it started: How it's going:. Enjoy your shift at Alder Hey today, Abi!! ๐๐
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Did you know. ? ๐ค Here at Alder Hey, we have a โprofessional baby cuddlerโ ๐ถ๐ค Here he his comforting baby Anthony, one of our amazing little heart warriors โค๏ธ Who else would like to do Georgeโs job? ๐โโ๏ธ #feelgoodfriday #volunteer #ilovealderhey
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Yesterday, we had a very special visit from @Everton stars @aftgomes and @JPickford1 ๐ตโฝ The players spent time with patients, families and staff and left with everyone with a great big smile of their face! ๐ #efc #visit #patients #staff #AlderHeyFamily
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Happy #InternationalNursesDay to our incredible nurses. We can't thank our brilliant nurses enough for the amazing work they do for our patients every day. We are so proud of you! ๐#IND2018 #InternationalNursingDay
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5 yr old Arabella was just 3 when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. 2 yrs on she is celebrating the end of her treatment ๐with a new ๐ฒ waffles and pancakes ๐ Arabella we hope you enjoy them! โค#feelgoodfriday #fridayfeeling #FridayMotivation #alderheyfamily
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Welcome home @WayneRooney! โฝ We're looking forward to seeing you again @AlderHey and working closely with the @FoundationWR
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A big welcome to our new staff nurses from India ๐ฎ๐ณ , who started with us on Friday! ๐ Welcome to the #AlderHeyFamily ๐
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We would like to wish a happy retirement to @AlderHeyCharity patron and @Everton legend Leighton Baines โฝ๐ต who has supported us for a long time and brought many smiles during his visits to our hospital ๐๐ฅ All the best from everyone here in your #AlderHeyFamily ๐๐๐
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Thank you @Everton for visiting us today and spreading some Christmas joy and #AlderHeyMagic โจ You made alot of dreams come true ๐
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We are One Alder Hey, made up of thousands of remarkable people from hundreds of different backgrounds, cultures and faiths. Our diversity of skills, knowledge and beliefs is what connects and defines us. Read more:
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Thanks to the incredible ยฃ250k donation to @AlderHeyCharity from @FoundationWR @WayneRooney, weโve transformed 14 treatment rooms with 4D distraction tech and bespoke vinyl wall-coverings ๐ฆ ๐ ๐
This will help to make hospital visits less scary for our patients in future! ๐
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Our fantastic hospital has just won the Peopleโs Choice Building of the Decade Award!๐ Tune into @BBCNWT at 10.30pm to find out more ๐ #BuildingOfTheDecade #Winners ๐๐
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Before the players headed out onto our wards, they took the time to meet two of our amazing patients - Joseph and Emmy โค They were so happy to meet their heroes, thank you to @LFC for making it happen! ๐ #lfc #visit #MagicAtAlderHey #AlderHeyFamily
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Holly is now 18 ๐ her mum Hayley wanted to say:. "We are thrilled to say Holly has reached her 18th birthday a milestone we never thought we would see. This has only been made possible by the dedication from her amazing team at Alder Hey.". We think you're incredibleโค๏ธ #Hospital
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Young Anthony enjoying a game of Who Am I? with one of his @Everton idols @IGanaGueye ๐ He did get it right in the end, with the help of a little @Danjuma clue ๐ #ChristmasAtAlderHey
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Say hello to Marvellous Matt ๐ who regularly jazzes up his PPE for the kids ๐๐จ what a great idea! ๐ He said; ๐ฃ โI help to make our patients' perioperative (around the time of surgery) journey safe and comfortable, and that is enjoyable!โ ๐คฉ What a guy! ๐๐ #MondayMotivation
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Recently, we had a very special visit from @LFC legend @Carra23! ๐ Jamie spent the first 6 weeks of his life at Alder Hey's neonatal unit & has been a massive supporter of @AlderHeyCharity for many years, via his @JC23Foundation ๐
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Chris Parks is our consultant paediatric neurosurgeon & craniofacial lead. He cares for patients with neurosurgical issues with special interests in craniofacial, neuro-oncology, neuroendoscopy, craniocervical junction problems & complex paediatric cervical spine issues #hospital
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17yo Olivia started chemo for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in Dec โ16 & on 8th March โ19 rang the cancer bell surrounded by family & friends ๐โค๏ธ The party continued in Oliviaโs hometown of the Isle of Man ๐ฎ๐ฒ, with a huge pink unicorn party! ๐ฆ #amazingpatients #ilovealderhey
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Today, on the 35th anniversary of #Hillsborough, Alder Hey remembers the 97 @LFC fans who lost their lives and pays tribute to the families and friends of those affected by the tragedy โค๏ธ #NeverForgotten
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Did everyone enjoy this series of @BBCtwo #hospital? ๐ฅSadly it's come to an end but we're proud you could see for yourselves what we already knew;our staff are amazing!We would also like to thank all the families & children for sharing their inspirational journeys #ilovealderhey
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#MondayMotivation | Today we say goodbye ๐ to Theo who has been discharged from Alder Hey after spending a year. Theo's 18 months, but has spent most of his life here with Pierre Robin sequence, a condition which can cause difficulties with breathing, feeding, hearing & speech.
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We really need your votes! Please help us win ยฃ5,000 in the @AskNationwide Big Local competition (takes 30 secs!) โ
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