Trust news

Today, the Government announced that from next year, patients will have the option of seeing specialists online for an initial nine common conditions where there is a real disparity in access to care and the longest waits.

Children are now offered protection against chickenpox, with the launch of the MMRV vaccine. For most children chickenpox can be mild, but for others it can be serious and lead to complications and hospitalisation. From 1 January 2026 children will be offered protection against chickenpox in the NHS routine childhood vaccine schedule from 12 months old.

The Government has announced a major package of support for young people leaving care, aimed at improving health and employment opportunities.

We know how valuable apprenticeships can be – and now we’d love your support to inspire others across Mersey Care. If you’ve had a positive experience as an apprentice, please help us to showcase the benefits and encourage more colleagues to get involved.

A recap of notable achievements from 2025 and a heartfelt thank you for your continued support to Mersey Cares NHS Charity.