What happened in the Alder Hey scandal?

The Alder Hey organs scandal involved the unauthorised removal, retention, and disposal of human tissue, including children’s organs, during the period 1988 to 1996. During this period organs were retained in more than 2,000 pots containing body parts from around 850 infants.

Is Alder Hey a good hospital?

Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Hospital is one of the busiest children’s hospital in Europe and provides care for more than 270,000 children, young people and their families every year. We last inspected the services in September 2015 and we rated the hospital as ‘good’ overall.

When was Alder built?

1914
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital/Founded

How many beds does Alder Hey hospital have?

309
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital/Number of beds

Where does the name Alder Hey come from?

Early history American sources commonly refer to Alder Hey as being within Liverpool’s Knotty Ash area. During the Second World War, parts of the hospital were again used to treat injured military personnel. The Liverpool Neonatal Surgical Unit opened at the hospital in 1953.

What does HTA do?

The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) ensures that human tissue is used safely and ethically, and with proper consent. It regulates organisations that remove, store and use tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching and display in public.

What age does Alder Hey treat?

Our children range in age from birth to 18 years, each with their own specific needs and challenges. We encourage parents and carers to be actively involved in the decisions and daily cares of their child. The ward is divided into four coloured zones.

What is together for Alder Hey?

“The campaign recognises how important it is for children and young people to be supported with their mental health and well-being so that they grow up to be happy, believe in themselves and achieve amazing things. Lisa is the director of Children and Young People’s Community and Mental Health Services at Alder Hey.

Why is it called Alder?

Early history American sources commonly refer to Alder Hey as being within Liverpool’s Knotty Ash area. During the Second World War, parts of the hospital were again used to treat injured military personnel.

What is Alder Hey known for?

Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children’s medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world’s leaders in children’s healthcare and research.

When did the new Alder Hey hospital open?

A new modern hospital was erected and opened its doors in October 1914.

Is urine a human tissue?

Human tissue includes anything derived from a human being including blood and blood products, tissue, cells, urine, sputum, faeces etc. The HTA regulates all cellular material with the exception of gametes, which are regulated by the HFEA.