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Here, you will find all of the latest news around the Trust which applies to all staff.
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New Ambulance Delay Medical Advice Line
13 February 2026
A new Ambulance Delay Medical Advice Line is going to be piloted to support staff when NWAS delays impact patient safety. The advice line is Trust-wide and aims to provide staff with clinical oversight to ensure safe, timely and coordinated care. The pilot will run from 16 February to 28 March 2026. Operational hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Category: Trust news
UKHSA Meningitis update
17 March 2026
You may have seen the media coverage regarding meningitis cases and the very sad deaths of students in the South East. We understand that such headlines can naturally cause concern. Please be reassured that incidents of this nature remain extremely rare, and the Trust continues to work closely with public health partners to monitor the situation.
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Category: Trust news
Cheshire and Merseyside update
17 March 2026
Read the latest news from NHS Cheshire and Merseyside the Integrated care board for our region NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Monthly Update - March 2026
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Category: Secure Care
PROSPECT: Women patients’ forum opens
17 March 2026
Timed to follow International Womens Day this month, female patients from across secure services came together for the first meeting of Women’s Forum. It’s a new innovation, part of our PROSPECT provider partnership, and a space intentionally designed to be co-produced, collaborative and service user led.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Community Health Services Contract for West Lancashire
17 March 2026
Mersey Care has been sub-contracted to deliver specialist community services across West Lancashire in partnership with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) following a competitive tendering process by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
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Category: Trust wide support services
V7 Reception Door (updated)
17 March 2026
Work is continuing at the V7 building to replace the existing revolving reception door to improve accessibility and access, and to upgrade the door control system. The side door and rear car park doors remain operational.
