Trust Wide Support Services News

World AMR Awareness Week is 18 to 24 November 2025. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.

Making time for yourself can feel impossible when life is hectic, but Self Care Week reminds us that looking after our wellbeing isn’t an extra, it’s an essential.

Can you warm a child’s heart by giving a gift this Christmas? Mersey Cares, our dedicated NHS charity has launched its 2025 Secret Santa Appeal to give a gift to children and young people accessing our services this Christmas time.

From Monday, 10 November, the 350 Food Hygiene and Allergens Level 2 eLearning training is being introduced to ensure compliance with National Food Standards and best practice requirements.

International Fraud Awareness Week (IFAW) takes place this year from 16 to 22 November.