More than 150 guests attended Fairfield Hospital’s glittering gala ball. An independent charitable hospital, it celebrated 40 years of health care with a black tie event at Langtree Park in St Helens.

Established in 1980, Fairfield has continued to provide care and treatment to patients throughout Lancashire and the north west. Staff and consultants celebrated the development of the hospital which has been achieved through fundraising and donations.

The hospital, through their charitable arm Fairfield Future, has embarked on an ambitious project to raise funds to provide increased facilities and equipment. Numerous events will take place throughout 2014 as part of a programme of celebrations.