Alder Hey currently has over 13,000 members from across the regions we serve. 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.
A little about Alder Hey
Alder Hey became an NHS Foundation Trust in August 2008, giving us the freedom to make our own choices and develop innovative new services that directly benefit local children and families.
We’re still a proud part of the NHS and subject to the same high standards and regulations as other hospitals. Foundation Trust status is only awarded to hospitals that have shown they demonstrate the highest clinical standards, quality leadership and a great record of patient responsiveness and safety.
Benefits of Foundation Trust status
- Rather than being managed as an NHS Trust by the central government, strategic decision-making can be made locally and quickly by a Board of Directors who are focused solely on Alder Hey.
- Any surplus money at the end of each financial year can be invested in services, rather than being returned to the government.
- We are able to borrow money for development projects without the approval of the Treasury. Our hospital; Alder Hey in the Park is a great example of working locally with private funders on a significant project.
- People like you can be more involved with the hospital by becoming a member.