Be part of something groundbreaking
At Alder Hey, we care for some of the UK’s most critically ill children — and when they arrive through our doors, every second counts.
The sooner we can diagnose what’s wrong, the sooner we can start the right treatment. That’s why Alder Hey Children’s Charity is raising £952,000 to fund a state-of-the-art CT Scanner — one of the most advanced in the world.
This vital piece of equipment will revolutionise how quickly and safely we can care for children, giving them a better chance at recovery and a brighter future.
Why We Need Your Help
We’re proud to lead the way in children’s healthcare. With your help, we can bring a new scanning technology to Alder Hey called spectral scanning – and be the first dedicated paediatric hospital in the world to use this lifesaving equipment.
Here’s how your donation will make a difference:
Faster Scans
The current CT scan process takes around 15-18 minutes. The new scanner can do it 10x faster, providing doctors with rapid, high-quality images to make urgent decisions when time is critical.
Better Scans
Sharper, more detailed images mean faster and more accurate diagnoses. This is especially important as it gives serious conditions like heart disease or cancer nowhere to hide and ensures that patients are receiving the best treatment possible.
Safer Scans
Quick scans mean less exposure to radiation, and the advanced technology reduces the need for general anaesthetic and dye injections by up to 80%.
Kinder Scans
A less frightening scan creates a calming “Ambient Experience” - using customisable lights, visuals, and sounds to distract and relax young patients. Investing in this scanner means children feel safer and can be reunited with their families faster.
By donating today, you’ll help bring one of the most advanced CT Scanners in the world to Alder Hey and give thousands of children the very best chance at life.
Together, we can make diagnosis faster, treatment safer, and hospital stays shorter – helping children get back to being children.
Donate now — because when it comes to saving lives, every second counts.
