Welcome to Secure and Specialist Learning Disability (SSpLD) division news
Here you will find all of the latest news around the SSpLD division, submitted by you.
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Our stories
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Winter windows: patients bring festive cheer to The Life Rooms centre
17 December 2025
Patients at The Life Rooms in secure care have been involved in a festive programme of creative activity, including the co-production of a seasonal window display and a ‘Christmas Showcase’.
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It's OT week in Ashworth
7 November 2025
Our secure occupational therapists marked their profession's theme week behind the wall. But who was the successful competitor in their Lego challenge?
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Constables commended
28 October 2025
Our partners in Merseyside Police have been formally commended for their work in the Secure Care Division. PCs Louise Fielding and Matt Brown are embedded in the Division, in highly visible positions to support staff following incidents of inappropriate or criminal behaviour on the wards.
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Teamwork: successful patient moves at Rowan View
15 October 2025
Managers report successful ward moves on the forensic pathway at Maghull Health Park.
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Patient thank you for Thornton Ward
8 October 2025
A gentleman at Rowan View has taken time to write a positive letter talking about his experiences on the ward.
