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

  • Hodder Ward Happiness

    15 August 2024

    Some great news from the female ward at Aspen Wood, our new low secure site in Maghull. Ward manager Phil Searle wants to thank all his team, but is this week highlighting the new nurses, graduating from Edge Hill University. Well done to Nicole, Laura, Stephanie, Jack, Catherine, Tabot, Dorothy, Rebecca, Lorraine, Danielle and Valetina.

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  • Tracy Collard retires…for now

    15 August 2024

    Secure division’s Service User and Carer Engagement Co-ordinator Tracy Collard retires this week.

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  • Dr Chris Barlow is retiring

    8 August 2024

    Dr Chris Barlow retires from the Low Secure Unit at Rathbone Hospital tomorrow.

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  • Launch of qualification in restrain reduction

    1 August 2024

    A major new course, leading to a Diploma in Practice Leadership in the HOPE(S) model of care to reduce long-term segregation, has been launched by the Restraint Reduction Network in collaboration with the Trust.

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  • CEO at Ashworth Life Rooms

    26 July 2024

    Joe Rafferty joined Secure Divisional Director Steve Newton this week at Ashworth.

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