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We provide specialist, emergency and complex care from our Aintree, Broadgreen, Liverpool Women's, Liverpool Heart and Chest and Royal hospitals.

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03/06/2026

Congratulations to our latest Employees of the Month! 🎉

Mia Evans, Clerical Officer – described as an “earth angel” in her nomination, Mia is a credit to the Breast Unit at the Royal, helping support a complex transition of care for a patient moving to Liverpool.

Jim Shea, Security Operations Manager – responded to a car fire at Aintree with a calm head and kind heart. By directing his team he helped keep everyone safe with minimal disruption, ensuring the visitor whose car was on fire, could still see her mum in who was in a critical condition 👏

Lorraine Long, Rapid Response Team Leader – a long-serving member of staff at Liverpool Heart and Chest, recognised for how she handled a high-pressured situation calmly and compassionately in a community setting without immediate support.

Linda Williams, Shuttle Bus Driver – after her final bus run, Linda stayed behind to help two disorientated visitors find their car in the dark and cold.

Kevin Rothwell, Registered Nurse – nominated for the amazing support he offers to student nurses at Broadgreen, with one describing him as “the most amazing nurse I’ve ever met.” 🥰

Lisa Doyle, Learning and Organisational Development Administrator – supported resident doctors at Liverpool Women’s to complete essential training and is helping embed a culture of continuous improvement 💫

02/06/2026

What started as a simple way to keep busy during retirement has grown into a deeply rewarding experience for 72-year-old Colin Dutton, whose quiet dedication as a volunteer has brought comfort and companionship to countless end-of-life patients at Aintree University Hospital 💙

This National Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) we spoke to him about the importance of his role and what his seven years as a volunteer have taught him.

“Unfortunately, a lot of our elderly patients don’t have family, or their relatives live some distance from the hospital meaning that they are without their loved ones when they pass away. Most of the time, patients that I support are asleep, but I still talk and play music to them as I know hearing is the last remaining sense that they possess before they pass. I never want a patient to feel like they're alone so, when possible, I place my hand on their arm when talking to them.” 🫶

Colin is one of 172 volunteers at Aintree who take on a variety of roles from wayfinding and chaplaincy support, to the end-of-life companionship service.

About volunteering, Colin said: “I like being able to help people in their final moments. Being an end-of-life companion has taught me that there is more good in the world than bad. Families and staff are always complimentary and welcoming and my intention is to carry on volunteering at Aintree in the years to come.” ☺️

To read more about Colin’s volunteer journey or to find out how to register your interest in becoming a volunteer at one of our hospitals, use the link in the comments ⬇

01/06/2026

National Volunteers' Week provides an opportunity to extend our thanks to all our incredible volunteers who bring comfort, warmth and vital support to our patients, visitors and colleagues 🥰

Across NHS University Hospitals or Liverpool Group, we have 797 volunteers who help visitors when they arrive through our doors, support patients in ward areas and support colleagues with basic admin duties.

Their contributions are invaluable and we would like to wish them all a Happy Volunteers' Week 🌟

29/05/2026

We are delighted to share that our Liverpool Pulmonary Rehabilitation service, which provides the Breathe Programme at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH), has achieved national accreditation.

The Breathe Programme is an eight-week long exercise and education rehabilitation programme for people in Liverpool who have long term lung conditions such as COPD, bronchiectasis, pulmonary fibrosis or asthma.

The accreditation was awarded by the Royal College of Physicians, which assessed services to ensure they have demonstrated and met best practice standards such as quality, safety, patient experience and workforce.

It provides further reassurance for LHCH patients, and their families, that the team are providing the highest quality service possible, whilst also following the recommended guidance for pulmonary rehabilitation services across the country.

You can read more on the news pages of the LHCH Website.

21/05/2026

With over 30 years of expertise in improving care for patients with blood disorders, Professor Cheng-Hock Toh delivered the prestigious Medal Lecture at the British Society for Haematology’s Annual Scientific Meeting ❤️

Having joined the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in 1995, now an Hon Consultant in Haematology, presenting the Medal Lecture is a notable honour that recognises his pioneering contributions to the field of haematology throughout an outstanding career.

➡️ Professor Toh said: “I am humbled to be honoured by my national society in such a special way and owe this to my supportive colleagues in Liverpool and the many patients that have shaped my career.

"Throughout the years, my passion of integrating research into clinical care has benefited our haematology patients and also encourages innovation, improvements and learning, which supports the development of new products that can be a positive impact for patients and improving care.”

Professor Toh’s lecture "Blood as the Heart of Medicine: Discerning insights into Coagulation" highlighted the evolving science of blood clotting and its implications for new bio-innovations to improve patient care.

20/05/2026

More than 17,000 people across Liverpool have taken part in research at UHL Group this year, helping shape the future of healthcare 💙

Today marks International Clinical Trials Day and the UHL Group is celebrating the impact of 855 studies delivered across all areas of care.

From maternity and neonatal services to long-term conditions, surgery and specialist care, research is giving patients opportunities to access new treatments and helping teams continuously improve services 😊

Thank you to all our participants and colleagues who make research possible.

18/05/2026

The SWAN bereavement team are hosting a grief cafe today, Monday 18 May, from 4pm-6pm, at the People's Place at Everton in the Community, L4 4DF.

This is a safe space where people can talk or listen and share their grief and stories without any fear of judgement.

There will also be art therapy sessions plus walk and talk sessions around Stanley Park.

No booking required - just drop in!

13/05/2026

On this day ten years ago, we celebrated the official opening of Cherry Ward by Sir Bruce Keogh, former National Medical Director at NHS England. Cherry Ward is a ten-bed facility at LHCH dedicated for the care and treatment of people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). LHCH provides specialist adult CF services for Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and further afield.

CF is a serious, inherited genetic condition that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system. The re-developed environment in Cherry Ward, unveiled in 2016, ensured the ward was fully in line with national guidance providing individual side rooms, ensuite facilities, a comfortable seating area with a modern ‘home from home’ feel.

Read more about Cherry Ward and this ten year milestone on the news section of our website.

12/05/2026

As we celebrate International Nurses Day, we asked nurses across our hospitals what they love about their job 💙

Happy Nurses Day to all our wonderful nursing colleagues and students – thank you for everything you do, and the difference you make every single day to our patients, their families and the wider community.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to our most recent Teams of the Month 👏

Halton Dialysis Unit at our Royal Hospital – nominated who achieving the highest patient experience score across Merseyside for the second-year running. The team ranks among the best in the country.

Major Trauma at Aintree Hospital – nominated by a patient’s daughter for the care they provided to her mother at the end of her life. The patient’s daughter could not speak highly enough of the team who treated her mother such dignity and compassion ❤

Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Liverpool Women’s – nominated for maintain high standards of care despite adapting to new ways of working. Feedback from patients and loved ones has been nothing short of amazing.

Spinal team at our Royal Hospital – nominated by a patient who attended our Emergency Department, the Spinal team were praised for their empathy and attentiveness, putting the patient who was in a lot of distress, quickly at ease 🫶

Safeguarding at Liverpool Women’s – nominated for identifying a potential risk of harm to the local authorities, protecting a local family.

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