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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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: Secure Care
Rowan View praised for significant progress in annual quality review
13 April 2026
Rowan View has received highly positive feedback following its latest annual review, highlighting the significant progress made over the past 12 months.
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Category: Trust news
The Southport Inquiry and support
13 April 2026
On 13 April at midday, the Phase One Report of the Southport Inquiry will be published. We anticipate significant media coverage and know many of our staff, families and friends will have been impacted by the knife attack and murder of the three girls in July 2024. We want to remind you that there are ways we can support you, which include speaking to your line manager, visiting our staff wellbeing hub for access to information, resources and specialist services or if you need urgent mental health support please see our urgent help pages.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Supporting our partners
13 April 2026
Mersey Care has introduced designated Place Operational Senior Leader roles to strengthen collaboration with our local partners and provide visible, consistent leadership across the neighbourhoods we serve.
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Category: Trust news
MC Magazine
13 April 2026
We are changing how we share our stories about our services, people and communities. We are moving away from producing a printed magazine and our new approach will be digital online. This decision reflects our changing media landscape, rising demand for timely digital content and the evolving needs of our stakeholders, partners and communities.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Competency
13 April 2026
From 15 April 2026, the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Tier 1 training competency will be have been added to the training requirements for some colleagues, as part of a structured rollout across the Trust.