Welcome to Trust wide news
Here, you will find all of the latest news around the Trust which applies to all staff.
If you have any news you would like to share, please email the communications team with your story and pictures if available: communications
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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 wide support services
Women's Staff Network: International Women’s Day
12 March 2026
Last Wednesday the Women's Network hosted a roadshow at Hollins Park and later in V7 reception. It was a great opportunity to show our gratitude to the wonderful women who work for Mersey Care.
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Category: Trust wide support services
How was your last PACE appraisal?
12 March 2026
We’re getting ready to relaunch the updated PACE (appraisal) window in 2026 and we’d really value your feedback on last year’s process.
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Category: Trust news
National pay award and new pension contributions update
12 March 2026
As of 1 April, the annual national pay award will be processed in ESR which means all AFC colleagues will receive this in their April pay.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Celebrating neurodiversity: support, learning and ways to get involved
12 March 2026
Neurodiversity Celebration Week takes place from 17 to 23 March 2026, offering an opportunity to recognise and value the strengths and contributions of neurodivergent colleagues across Mersey Care.
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Category: Community Care
Exam success - an interactive booklet to support pupils during exams
12 March 2026
It’s part of a wider set of mental health support workbooks developed by Mersey Care’s Mental Health Support Teams in Schools, explaining how stress can affect the body and the mind.
