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. 

If you have any news you would like to share, please email the communications team with your story and pictures if available: communications@merseycare.nhs.uk 
 

Our stories

  • 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.

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  • Minor disruptions at Maghull site

    3 October 2025

    There will be some slight disruptions at Maghull site across next week due to tarmac works taking place.

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