Welcome to Trust Wide Support Services news 

Here, you will find all of the latest news around the Trust Wide Support Services, 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

  • Tough Mudder or Giant Inflatable Challenge, anyone? Mersey Cares adds new exciting events for team fundraising!

    8 May 2026

    We’re delighted to share that we’ve added a fantastic range of new and exciting challenges to our fundraising events portfolio – giving staff even more ways to have fun together, look after their wellbeing and do something amazing to support others across Cheshire and Merseyside – as well as support their colleagues!

  • World Hand Hygiene Day

    8 May 2026

    The Infection Prevention and Control team had a fantastic presence across multiple sites, including Rowan View, Indigo, Clock View, Knowsley Resource Centre, Kirkby walk in centre and Curzon road health centre. It was a really positive day, with excellent engagement from teams at every location.

  • Helen is Highly Commended!

    7 May 2026

    Helen Bickerton, medical workforce specialist has been highly commended nationally at the annual awards of Medical Education Leaders UK. At their recent celebration, Helen was lauded in the category ‘support staff excellence’.

  • Action for referring managers to the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service:

    5 May 2026

    When making a referral for one of your team members to the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service via OPAS (Civica Occupational Health), please ensure you follow the guidance.

  • Final call for skydivers during Mental Health Awareness Week

    1 May 2026

    Looking for an unforgettable challenge that supports our mental health and community services above and beyond what the NHS can provide on its own? Feel the thrill of leaping from 11,000 feet, securely strapped to your qualified instructor and experience a tandem skydive.