Alder Hey wants to create a Children's Health Park.

North Mersey has one of the highest levels of deprivation in the UK, which affects the health of children and young people. In addition, our local hospital and GP surgeries see many children and young people who have preventable illnesses caused by lifestyle issues, such as poor diet and lack of exercise. Childhood obesity across Merseyside is increasing.

Overweight children tend to become overweight adults who carry a risk of developing serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Indeed, a large number of adult illnesses and conditions have their origins in childhood.

As well as a new hospital building we want to create a chldrens health park for the benefit of our children, their families and the wider community.