Liverpool Research Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing LiRIC
@liricresearch.bsky.social
Research collaboration between University of Liverpool (@liverpooluni.bsky.social), Alder Hey (@alderhey.nhs.uk) and Alder Hey Charity (@alderheycharity.org) to tackle the issues that impact children’s lives
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Friday. And one of @iansinha.bsky.social and my PhD students passed his viva. All good really
Well done Karl!
@liricresearch.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
Well done Karl!
@liricresearch.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
September 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Friday. And one of @iansinha.bsky.social and my PhD students passed his viva. All good really
Well done Karl!
@liricresearch.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
Well done Karl!
@liricresearch.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
New paper from @celtglobalhealth.bsky.social with input from @alderhey.nhs.uk and @liverpooluni.bsky.social
August 28, 2026 at 12:58 PM
New paper from @celtglobalhealth.bsky.social with input from @alderhey.nhs.uk and @liverpooluni.bsky.social
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Really nice Perspective paper from one of our top PhD students on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
@iansinha.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livuninews.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
@iansinha.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livuninews.bsky.social
Expanding the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease beyond maternal behaviors
Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) research has long emphasized maternal pregnancy behaviors as key determinants of child health. In this Perspective, Alice Rhiannon Lee and colleague...
journals.plos.org
August 12, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Really nice Perspective paper from one of our top PhD students on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
@iansinha.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livuninews.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
@iansinha.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livuninews.bsky.social
Nice article from Dr Durand in @alderhey.nhs.uk Emergency department re e-scooters
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Paediatric electric-scooter injuries: an emerging public health crisis?
Background Electric-scooters (e-scooters) are popular worldwide although there are concerns about their regulation and safety. Since 2019, 59 deaths have been reported in the UK involving e-scooters; ...
emj.bmj.com
August 12, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Nice article from Dr Durand in @alderhey.nhs.uk Emergency department re e-scooters
emj.bmj.com/lookup/doi/1...
emj.bmj.com/lookup/doi/1...
Food for thought
Not all young people can enjoy the summer holidays.
A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go.
Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: https://ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz
A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go.
Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: https://ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz
July 21, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Food for thought
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This summer, we're providing immunisation 'catch up clinics' across Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens 🌟
If your child has missed any vaccinations, we've got you covered 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-up-clinics-July-2026
#MMR #Measles
If your child has missed any vaccinations, we've got you covered 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-up-clinics-July-2026
#MMR #Measles
July 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
This summer, we're providing immunisation 'catch up clinics' across Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens 🌟
If your child has missed any vaccinations, we've got you covered 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-up-clinics-July-2026
#MMR #Measles
If your child has missed any vaccinations, we've got you covered 👇🏽
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-up-clinics-July-2026
#MMR #Measles
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Learning about the latest in early phase clinical trials for @alderhey.nhs.uk CRF and the wider @lichw.bsky.social / @liverpooluni.bsky.social paediatric research network in Dublin. Quite excited.
July 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Learning about the latest in early phase clinical trials for @alderhey.nhs.uk CRF and the wider @lichw.bsky.social / @liverpooluni.bsky.social paediatric research network in Dublin. Quite excited.
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Children and young people’s mental health issues are rising; demand for services is exceeding capacity.
In order to thrive, young people need to be supported throughout their lives, not just at crisis point.
Read the Child of the North APPG’s new report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
In order to thrive, young people need to be supported throughout their lives, not just at crisis point.
Read the Child of the North APPG’s new report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
June 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Children and young people’s mental health issues are rising; demand for services is exceeding capacity.
In order to thrive, young people need to be supported throughout their lives, not just at crisis point.
Read the Child of the North APPG’s new report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
In order to thrive, young people need to be supported throughout their lives, not just at crisis point.
Read the Child of the North APPG’s new report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
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One of my favourite meetings.
Great to finally meet lots of the Research Ambassadors who have helped us learn so much about e-scooters and what young people actually think.
Wouldn’t fly without support, so thanks to:
@liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
@alderheycharity.org
Great to finally meet lots of the Research Ambassadors who have helped us learn so much about e-scooters and what young people actually think.
Wouldn’t fly without support, so thanks to:
@liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
@alderheycharity.org
Today is day 1 of the @alderhey.nhs.uk Research Ambassador Summer School
We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2
@nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2
@nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
July 2, 2026 at 10:17 AM
One of my favourite meetings.
Great to finally meet lots of the Research Ambassadors who have helped us learn so much about e-scooters and what young people actually think.
Wouldn’t fly without support, so thanks to:
@liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
@alderheycharity.org
Great to finally meet lots of the Research Ambassadors who have helped us learn so much about e-scooters and what young people actually think.
Wouldn’t fly without support, so thanks to:
@liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
@alderheycharity.org
Today is day 1 of the @alderhey.nhs.uk Research Ambassador Summer School
We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2
@nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2
@nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
July 2, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Today is day 1 of the @alderhey.nhs.uk Research Ambassador Summer School
We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2
@nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2
@nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
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Research news 📰| £1.7m grant for new study into recurrent ear infections
Alder Hey has been awarded a £1.7m grant from the NIHR to lead a major UK-wide study looking at the best way to treat recurrent ear infections in children🙌
https://bit.ly/4gDDScF
Alder Hey has been awarded a £1.7m grant from the NIHR to lead a major UK-wide study looking at the best way to treat recurrent ear infections in children🙌
https://bit.ly/4gDDScF
June 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Research news 📰| £1.7m grant for new study into recurrent ear infections
Alder Hey has been awarded a £1.7m grant from the NIHR to lead a major UK-wide study looking at the best way to treat recurrent ear infections in children🙌
https://bit.ly/4gDDScF
Alder Hey has been awarded a £1.7m grant from the NIHR to lead a major UK-wide study looking at the best way to treat recurrent ear infections in children🙌
https://bit.ly/4gDDScF
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Do you want to help us improve the services we provide? Then become an Alder Hey Member! Through our membership, we can gain a better understanding of the needs of our patients, parents and carers which will help us to improve what we do. Find out more: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/about/membership/
July 1, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Do you want to help us improve the services we provide? Then become an Alder Hey Member! Through our membership, we can gain a better understanding of the needs of our patients, parents and carers which will help us to improve what we do. Find out more: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/about/membership/
Want to get your innovation tested in paediatrics? Find @pharmaforkids.bsky.social at #HLTHEurope tomorrow and chat. Or ask the #TeamLiverpool stand or @thenhsa.bsky.social
June 16, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Want to get your innovation tested in paediatrics? Find @pharmaforkids.bsky.social at #HLTHEurope tomorrow and chat. Or ask the #TeamLiverpool stand or @thenhsa.bsky.social
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We are ready in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session here at #HLTHEurope, where we are joined by @louiseckenny.bsky.social, Thomas Bradley, James Thomson, Rachel Dixon, @tmjones123.bsky.social, Jane Green, Michelle Duggan, and the NHSA's @hannahdavies.bsky.social & Ben Martyn
June 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM
We are ready in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session here at #HLTHEurope, where we are joined by @louiseckenny.bsky.social, Thomas Bradley, James Thomson, Rachel Dixon, @tmjones123.bsky.social, Jane Green, Michelle Duggan, and the NHSA's @hannahdavies.bsky.social & Ben Martyn
#HLTHEurope
Very good session about paediatric innovation and now the @thenhsa.bsky.social about how the North of England is a) amazing b) agile and c) open for business
Very good session about paediatric innovation and now the @thenhsa.bsky.social about how the North of England is a) amazing b) agile and c) open for business
June 15, 2026 at 1:49 PM
#HLTHEurope
Very good session about paediatric innovation and now the @thenhsa.bsky.social about how the North of England is a) amazing b) agile and c) open for business
Very good session about paediatric innovation and now the @thenhsa.bsky.social about how the North of England is a) amazing b) agile and c) open for business
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We are delighted to have arrived at #HLTHEurope!
If you’re a delegate this year, make sure to join us at 3:30pm in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session, delving into the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
If you’re a delegate this year, make sure to join us at 3:30pm in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session, delving into the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
June 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We are delighted to have arrived at #HLTHEurope!
If you’re a delegate this year, make sure to join us at 3:30pm in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session, delving into the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
If you’re a delegate this year, make sure to join us at 3:30pm in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session, delving into the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
June 15, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed.
slate.com/technology/2...
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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
slate.com
May 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed.
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
This seems very positive. For all concerned.
A bit of Thursday positivity
A bit of Thursday positivity
Internship programme expands to offer young people in Liverpool area opportunities across civil service www.birkenhead.news/internship-p...
Internship programme expands to offer young people in Liverpool area opportunities across civil service
For the first time, young people with special educational needs (SEND) on HMRC’s Supported Internship programme will experience workplace opportunities across the civil service thanks to a new partner...
www.birkenhead.news
May 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
This seems very positive. For all concerned.
A bit of Thursday positivity
A bit of Thursday positivity
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The Conversation Prize Competition closes Sun 5 July.
In addition to a £1,000 prize and article publication online, the winner will be offered mentorship to develop their story into a nonfiction book.
@uk.theconversation.com
In addition to a £1,000 prize and article publication online, the winner will be offered mentorship to develop their story into a nonfiction book.
@uk.theconversation.com
Entries now open! The Conversation Prize for writers 2026 – in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown
The Conversation Prize is back in 2026.
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May 12, 2026 at 10:18 AM
The Conversation Prize Competition closes Sun 5 July.
In addition to a £1,000 prize and article publication online, the winner will be offered mentorship to develop their story into a nonfiction book.
@uk.theconversation.com
In addition to a £1,000 prize and article publication online, the winner will be offered mentorship to develop their story into a nonfiction book.
@uk.theconversation.com
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Today, May 12th, we have a North West Cancer Research-sponsored seminar:
“Exploring primary resistance of colorectal cancer to chemoradiation” by guest speaker, Maria Hawkins.
1-2pm, Physiology Seminar Room, Nuffield Building
Join us if you are able to!
“Exploring primary resistance of colorectal cancer to chemoradiation” by guest speaker, Maria Hawkins.
1-2pm, Physiology Seminar Room, Nuffield Building
Join us if you are able to!
May 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Today, May 12th, we have a North West Cancer Research-sponsored seminar:
“Exploring primary resistance of colorectal cancer to chemoradiation” by guest speaker, Maria Hawkins.
1-2pm, Physiology Seminar Room, Nuffield Building
Join us if you are able to!
“Exploring primary resistance of colorectal cancer to chemoradiation” by guest speaker, Maria Hawkins.
1-2pm, Physiology Seminar Room, Nuffield Building
Join us if you are able to!
When I went to medical school, my cousin Peter died from cystic fibrosis. He had been ill, well forever. Lung transplants. All kinds.
Listening to the @lifearc.bsky.social lung health innovation work (in collaboration with @cysticfibrosis.org.uk it’s amazing. Peter would’ve had a chance today.
Listening to the @lifearc.bsky.social lung health innovation work (in collaboration with @cysticfibrosis.org.uk it’s amazing. Peter would’ve had a chance today.
May 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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📢 PhD opportunity now open!
Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India).
Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates!
🔗 Project link:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🗓 Deadline: 22 April
🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026
#PhDOpportunity #Psychology
Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India).
Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates!
🔗 Project link:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🗓 Deadline: 22 April
🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026
#PhDOpportunity #Psychology
April 20, 2026 at 9:13 AM
📢 PhD opportunity now open!
Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India).
Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates!
🔗 Project link:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🗓 Deadline: 22 April
🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026
#PhDOpportunity #Psychology
Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India).
Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates!
🔗 Project link:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🗓 Deadline: 22 April
🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026
#PhDOpportunity #Psychology
Wrapping up the joint @lichw.bsky.social and APA meeting
Great talks, speakers and attendees from @livuniresearch.bsky.social / @alderhey.nhs.uk / @queensuniv.bsky.social / @ucl.ac.uk / @unibirmingham.bsky.social / @greatormondst.bsky.social and more.
Thanks for coming
Great talks, speakers and attendees from @livuniresearch.bsky.social / @alderhey.nhs.uk / @queensuniv.bsky.social / @ucl.ac.uk / @unibirmingham.bsky.social / @greatormondst.bsky.social and more.
Thanks for coming
April 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Wrapping up the joint @lichw.bsky.social and APA meeting
Great talks, speakers and attendees from @livuniresearch.bsky.social / @alderhey.nhs.uk / @queensuniv.bsky.social / @ucl.ac.uk / @unibirmingham.bsky.social / @greatormondst.bsky.social and more.
Thanks for coming
Great talks, speakers and attendees from @livuniresearch.bsky.social / @alderhey.nhs.uk / @queensuniv.bsky.social / @ucl.ac.uk / @unibirmingham.bsky.social / @greatormondst.bsky.social and more.
Thanks for coming
First day of joint @lichw.bsky.social and Academic paediatrics association meeting at Liverpool Medical Institute.
Great talks, lovely venue and learnt a lot. Thanks to all the speakers
@alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social
Great talks, lovely venue and learnt a lot. Thanks to all the speakers
@alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social
April 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
First day of joint @lichw.bsky.social and Academic paediatrics association meeting at Liverpool Medical Institute.
Great talks, lovely venue and learnt a lot. Thanks to all the speakers
@alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social
Great talks, lovely venue and learnt a lot. Thanks to all the speakers
@alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social