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Main Treatment Centres and Clinics
Service Network
North West England & North Wales
These hospitals host our central clinics and surgical services, supported by a full multidisciplinary team.
- Royal Manchester Children’s
- Alder Hey Children’s
Our outreach clinics allow families to attend follow-up appointments closer to home while still receiving support from the central cleft team.
- Royal Preston Hospital
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor
Where We Work
The Cleft North West service is delivered across several hospitals in the region, ensuring that families can access high-quality, specialist care closer to home.
Ward Information
Ward 3A – Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
This is the main children’s ward where patients are admitted for surgery and recovery. The ward is child-friendly, with play specialists and support for families.
Ward 77 – Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
Ward 77 provides surgical care for cleft patients at Alder Hey. The nursing staff have specialist experience in caring for children with cleft conditions.
Maps & Directions
Questions about appointments
Have questions about scheduling or what to expect? Here are answers to common queries to help you feel fully prepared.
You will receive an appointment letter that includes the time, date, and location of your clinic visit. If anything is unclear or you need to change the appointment, you can contact our admin team using the details on the Contact Us page.
Please bring your child’s red book (Personal Child Health Record), any medication they take, and any previous appointment letters. These help the team understand your child’s health history and ensure the appointment runs smoothly.
If you need to reschedule for any reason, please get in touch with our admin team. Their contact information is listed on the Contact Us page. They will help you choose a suitable alternative appointment at the right clinic.
