Hospitals · Liverpool
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Alder Hey Hospital, Eaton Road, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 2AP
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Contact, travel and your visit
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Contact the service
01512525412Website and contact optionsNo verified public email address is included in this directory record. Use the service’s published contact route.
Opening and appointment times
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Nearby transport stops
- Alder RoadBus stop · adjacent toAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Eaton RoadBus stop · adjacent toAbout under 100 m in a straight line
- Honeys Green LaneBus stop · adjacent toAbout 100 m in a straight line
- Broad Green Rail StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout 1.7 km in a straight line
- Wavertree Technology Park Rail StationRail station entrance · EntranceAbout 2.4 km in a straight line
Bus stops within 1 km; rail and other access points within 3 km. A listed stop does not confirm a current timetable.
DfT NaPTAN · downloaded 10 September 2026 · Open Government Licence.
Mapped parking nearby
- Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital & Broadgreen Hospital Car ParkMapped car parkAbout 1.1 km in a straight line
These are nearby mapped car parks, not confirmed visitor parking for this service. Check access restrictions, charges, hours and Blue Badge arrangements with the operator.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · 9 September 2026 · ODbL. Data and coverage.
Published parking and facility figures
Historical hospital reporting. These figures do not establish current parking tariffs or available spaces.
2024/25 hospital site
Reported designated disabled parking spaces
68 spaces68 spaces was reported for “Reported designated disabled parking spaces”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
1.3 GBP per hour1.3 GBP per hour was reported for “Historical average hourly visitor parking charge”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
Explore 1 additional measures
2024/25 hospital site
Reported parking spaces, all users
1,554 spaces1,554 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
What to expect and prepare
General planning guidance; your service’s instructions take priority. NHS hospital visit guidance · Travel and access checklist.
Questions about visiting Alder Hey Children's Hospital
What are the opening and visiting times?
Verified opening hours are not included in this directory record. Check the service’s website or call 01512525412 before travelling. Individual wards can have different visiting arrangements.
Do I need an appointment or referral?
Contact the service to confirm the booking or referral route for the exact care you need. Published activity and waiting figures do not show current appointment availability.
Can I park here, and is there accessible parking?
Check the service’s current parking instructions. Nearby map listings are separate from on-site visitor parking; neither a map entry nor historical parking figures confirm a space, price or Blue Badge concession today.
How can I arrange help with access or communication?
Contact the service before your visit and explain the help you need. Ask about the exact entrance, step-free routes, toilets, hearing support or interpretation; facilities are not inferred from the type of service.
What can I learn about Alder Hey Children's Hospital?
The recorded overall CQC rating is “Good”, dated 8 July 2020. Use the contact and visiting details above to check the service you need, then compare the dated evidence below.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
Care and access: the published picture
Start with the topics that matter to you. Each card explains one published measure; the date and reporting group show what it covers.
Hospital environment: PLACE assessments
Assessments of the hospital environment, separate from clinical outcomes.
2025 hospital site
Cleanliness assessment
96.3%96.3% was reported for “Cleanliness assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Cleanliness assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Combined Food assessment
96.8%96.8% was reported for “Combined Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Combined Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment
94.7%94.7% was reported for “Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Condition Appearance and Maintenance assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
Explore 5 additional measures
2025 hospital site
Dementia assessment
Not applicableThis measure does not apply to this record.
Definition and source
Published measure: Dementia assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Disability assessment
92.6%92.6% was reported for “Disability assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Disability assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Organisation Food assessment
95.7%95.7% was reported for “Organisation Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Organisation Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment
94.7%94.7% was reported for “Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Privacy, Dignity and Wellbeing assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
2025 hospital site
Ward Food assessment
97.3%97.3% was reported for “Ward Food assessment”. 2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit.
Definition and source
Published measure: Ward Food assessment
2025 patient-led assessment of the non-clinical environment; not a clinical outcome or a current accessibility audit. Assessments involve staff and patient assessors and include judgement. Participation is voluntary and coverage differs. Check present-day facilities directly before travelling. Site assessment; do not substitute the parent organisation score.
PLACE: hospital environment assessments · Coverage and method
Hospital estate, parking and facilities
Reported estate and practical facilities information for this hospital site.
2024/25 hospital site
Reported designated disabled parking spaces
68 spaces68 spaces was reported for “Reported designated disabled parking spaces”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported designated disabled parking spaces
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported electric vehicle charging points
16 points16 points was reported for “Reported electric vehicle charging points”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported electric vehicle charging points
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported gross internal floor area
121,565 m²121,565 m² was reported for “Reported gross internal floor area”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported gross internal floor area
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
Explore 9 additional measures
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog
500,000 GBP500,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated high-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
1.3 GBP per hour1.3 GBP per hour was reported for “Historical average hourly visitor parking charge”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Historical average hourly visitor parking charge
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital. Publisher average hourly charge is the price of a three-hour stay divided by three; aggregated sites can report the highest site charge. It is not today’s tariff.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported isolation rooms
10 rooms10 rooms was reported for “Reported isolation rooms”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported isolation rooms
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog
1,500,000 GBP1,500,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated low-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog
500,000 GBP500,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated moderate-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Reported parking spaces, all users
1,554 spaces1,554 spaces was reported for “Reported parking spaces, all users”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Reported parking spaces, all users
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Parking totals include patients, visitors and staff. EV points can include fleet-only facilities. Leased/shared sites may report zero where no spaces are specifically allocated. Verify current visitor access, concessions and charges with the hospital.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog
100,000 GBP100,000 GBP was reported for “Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Estimated significant-risk maintenance backlog
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. Estimated investment to restore the estate to the specified condition, grouped by risk. Definitions, coverage and valuation methods vary; this is not expenditure already incurred or a measure of individual patient risk.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities
153 rooms153 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Single patient bedrooms with en-suite facilities
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
2024/25 hospital site
Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities
52 rooms52 rooms was reported for “Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities”. Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025.
Definition and source
Published measure: Single patient bedrooms without en-suite facilities
Trust-submitted estate return for 1 April 2024–31 March 2025. Historic reporting, not live availability, a clinical quality score or a booking quote. Source unit: CHILDREN'S HEALTH PARK (RBS25); ALDER HEY CHILDRENS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Estates Returns Information Collection · Coverage and method
About this service
- Recorded care types
- Hospitals, Community and therapy services, Tests and diagnostics, Hospices and palliative care, ADHD, autism and SEND, Mental health
- Local authority area
- Liverpool
- Funding information
- NHS organisation — confirm the service’s funding
- Registered provider
- Alder Hey Children'S NHS Foundation Trust
- Telephone in source record
- 01512525412
- NHS organisation code
- RBS25
- CQC identifier
- RBS25
Registered specialisms
- Caring for children (0 - 18yrs)
- Caring for adults under 65 yrs
- Learning disabilities
- Eating disorders
These are specialisms in the regulatory record. They do not confirm that a particular treatment, assessment or place is currently available.
CQC inspection evidence
Keep the publication date and assessed service in view. Ratings are reproduced as categories; they are not averaged into a score.
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Caring | Outstanding | 8 July 2020 |
| Safe | Requires improvement | 8 July 2020 |
| Effective | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Responsive | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Well-led | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Overall | Good | 8 July 2020 |
Ratings for specific services and population groups (52)
| Assessment | Rating | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Critical care Caring | Outstanding | 21 June 2018 |
| End of life care Caring | Outstanding | 8 July 2020 |
| Medical care Safe | Requires improvement | 5 October 2017 |
| Surgery Safe | Requires improvement | 8 July 2020 |
| Critical care Safe | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Critical care Effective | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Critical care Responsive | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Critical care Well-led | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Critical care Overall | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Diagnostic imaging Safe | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Diagnostic imaging Caring | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Diagnostic imaging Responsive | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Diagnostic imaging Well-led | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| Diagnostic imaging Overall | Good | 21 June 2018 |
| End of life care Safe | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| End of life care Effective | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| End of life care Responsive | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| End of life care Well-led | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| End of life care Overall | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Medical care Effective | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Medical care Caring | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Medical care Responsive | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Medical care Well-led | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Medical care Overall | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Neonatal services Safe | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Neonatal services Effective | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Neonatal services Caring | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Neonatal services Responsive | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Neonatal services Well-led | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Neonatal services Overall | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Outpatients Safe | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Outpatients Caring | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Outpatients Responsive | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Outpatients Well-led | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Outpatients Overall | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Surgery Effective | Good | 5 October 2017 |
| Surgery Caring | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Surgery Responsive | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Surgery Well-led | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Surgery Overall | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Transition services Safe | Good | 23 December 2015 |
| Transition services Effective | Good | 23 December 2015 |
| Transition services Caring | Good | 23 December 2015 |
| Transition services Responsive | Good | 23 December 2015 |
| Transition services Well-led | Good | 23 December 2015 |
| Transition services Overall | Good | 23 December 2015 |
| Urgent and emergency services Safe | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Urgent and emergency services Effective | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Urgent and emergency services Caring | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Urgent and emergency services Responsive | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Urgent and emergency services Well-led | Good | 8 July 2020 |
| Urgent and emergency services Overall | Good | 8 July 2020 |
Regulated activities
- Assessment or medical treatment for persons detained under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Diagnostic and screening procedures
- Surgical procedures
- Treatment of disease, disorder or injury
Connected organisations and services
- Alder Hey Children'S NHS Foundation TrustRegistered provider
Sources and coverage
- Care Quality Commission registerDirectory: 9 September 2026; detailed register: 1 September 2026 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
- PLACE: hospital environment assessments2025 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Joined using the official reporting organisation code. Measures keep their source reporting level.
- Estates Returns Information Collection2024/25 · Retrieved 10 September 2026
Joined using the official reporting organisation code. Measures keep their source reporting level.
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