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

  • Aspen Wood’s football focus

    18 July 2024

    Service users and staff had a great time on Wednesday at our new low secure service, as the women of Hodder Ward beat the men of Mitton Ward.

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  • Fairhaven move update

    16 July 2024

    See the latest news from the Fairhaven project on YourSpace.

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  • On course at Altcourse

    11 July 2024

    Our operations manager at HMP Altcourse, Lynsey Taylor, attended the recent Inspiring Change event on site at the prison. She was with Rachel Mercer, Debbie Brennan and Steph King at a new magazine launch.

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  • Ashworth Life Rooms summer show

    11 July 2024

    This week saw the latest performance by patients and staff at the Life Rooms inside Ashworth Hospital – and what a show it was. There were two performances, featuring music, poetry, art and a brilliant comedy play.

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  • Sad news - Jeffrey Owens

    10 July 2024

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Owens on 10 June aged 66 years. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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