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 between the University of Liverpool, Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, and Alder Hey Children’s Charity. Our mission is to tackle some of the most pressing health and wellbeing challenges affecting children and young people today.
A collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
The Institute brings 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 work will focus on improving acute paediatric care through 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 announced by Health Secretary Wes Streeting at Alder Hey in October 2024. Under the leadership of Founding Director Professor Dan Hawcutt, appointed in October 2025, the Institute is entering an exciting new chapter focused on building its research and innovation agenda. We look forward to sharing updates as this work progresses and as the Institute helps shape the future of child health and wellbeing in Liverpool.
We’ll be working hand in hand with clinicians, researchers, and families to make sure our work genuinely reflects children’s priorities. And where evidence shows that change is needed, we’ll have the collective voice and data to influence decision-makers.
Blog: The new Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing
Professor Dan Hawcutt on building a united, positive movement to improve outcomes for children and young people.
