Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing

Dedicated to advancing child health and wellbeing through research, education, and innovation.

The Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing is a major new collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Our mission is to tackle some of the most pressing health and wellbeing challenges affecting children and young people today.

A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach

We will bring together experts from diverse fields—including data science, AI, climate science, and health and life sciences—to explore innovative ways to address complex child health challenges, such as mental health and obesity.

Our focus will be on improving acute paediatric care with cutting-edge treatments, enhancing care for chronic conditions to improve quality of life, and addressing health inequalities by targeting the social factors that impact child health.

Our goal is to strengthen Liverpool’s position as a leading centre for child health and wellbeing in the North, driving innovation and progress that will benefit children now and for generations to come.

Moving forward

The Institute was launched by Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, at Alder Hey in October 2024. With an initial £2.5 million investment over five years from the University of Liverpool, Alder Hey, and the Alder Hey Children’s Charity, the Institute will be recruiting for leadership and research positions in the coming months.

We look forward to sharing updates as we continue to grow and shape the future of child health and wellbeing in Liverpool.