Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Established1 October 2019 (2019-10-01)
Hospitals Aintree University Hospital
Broadgreen Hospital
Liverpool University Dental Hospital
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Website www.uhliverpool.nhs.uk OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. It is responsible for managing Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

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History

The Trust was created on 1 October 2019 when the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust and Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust merged. [1] [2]

The organisation joined NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group on 1 November 2024. [3]

Services

The Trust delivers a range of services including general hospital services, specialist services, cancer services, dental services and community services. At the time of merger it was reported that there is no plan or desire to close either hospital's emergency department. [4]

Honorary Freedom of the Borough

On 26 January 2023, the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was granted the Honorary Freedom of the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. [5]

References

  1. "Why mega merger between Liverpool's major hospitals is great news for the city". Liverpool Echo. 1 October 2019.
  2. "Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust / The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust merger inquiry". Competition and Markets Authority. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
  3. "Hospitals agree to join a Group model to develop long-term strategy for healthcare services in Liverpool". NHS Cheshire and Merseyside. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  4. "Why mega merger between Liverpool's major hospitals is great news for the city". Liverpool Echo. 1 October 2019. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  5. "Honorary Freedom of the Borough" . Retrieved 17 December 2023.