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Our stories

  • Celebrating International Day of Older People

    25 September 2025

    Learn about Sarcopenia and other physiological factors older people face from our inpatient Dietetic Team.

  • Fond farewell to Nikki Orrell

    25 September 2025

    After 25 years working in the NHS, we’re saying a fond farewell to our colleague and friend, Nikki Orrell, Clinical Service Manager, Core 24.

  • Sad passing of Jenny Settle

    19 September 2025

    St Helen’s LLAMS are sad to share the news that their friend and former colleague, Jennifer Settle, passed away on 31 August 2025. Her funeral is on 29 September 2025 at 10am in St Michaels Catholic Church in Widnes, 11am at Widnes Crematorium. Dress code is usual funeral attire or uniform. All who knew her are welcome to attend and pay their respects.

  • Perinatal Awareness Training for Urgent Mental Health Care staff

    18 September 2025

    These sessions are for anyone working in Urgent Mental Health Care Services (e.g. Crisis Line, Home Treatment, Liaison Psychiatry) in Cheshire, Knowsley, Halton, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral.

  • Young Onset Dementia

    17 September 2025

    Cherylnn Harper, Community Mental Health Nurse joins September's Fighting Dementia podcast.