A Liverpool Hospital has made history by becoming the first in the UK to adopt its local train station.
University Hospital Aintree has taken the unique step of adopting Fazakerley Train station, the Merseyrail station that is opposite to the Longmoor Lane entrance of the hospital.
Launched by Pamela Peel, Lead Governor from the Board of Governors, volunteers include fellow governors, Foundation Trust members, and people from the local community all working together to improve the station.
Volunteers will look after the flower beds, artwork and information located at the station as part of the adoption scheme, the first of its type in the country.
School children from Barlows Lane, Fazakerley and Holy Name Primary Schools, along with pupils from Fazakerley High School, have also developed artwork and planted flowers as part of the scheme.
Other station adoption schemes exist across the country, with Merseyrail already having such successful projects at their Old Roan, Maghull and Orrell Park stations. However, Fazakerley station marks the first time a hospital has been involved.
Pamela Peel said: “The scheme is a great way for the hospital to make links with the local community; something I as both a Governor and a person living in this area have a strong interest in.
“Many patients, visitors and members of staff use the station, so it seems a natural link to make between the local station and the Trust.
“It offers a great opportunity for us to promote hospital services, as well as act as a good local citizen by promoting public transport to everyone that uses the hospital.”
The scheme is actively looking for volunteers to given their time to help the project. If you or someone you know would like to find out more, email governors@aintree.nhs.uk or call 0151 529 6474 for further details.
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