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@merseycare.nhs.uk

  • 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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    Mental Health Matters

    20 March 2026

    The National Mental Health Network, NHS Resolution Safety and Learning Team, are holding an event for “Mental Health Matters: Learning from Harm to Innovate Safer Care from Crisis to Community” on Wednesday 8, April: 1pm to 3:30pm via Microsoft Teams,

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    Reminder: Non-Pay Discretionary Spend Controls

    20 March 2026

    Last year, in response to the ongoing financial pressures across the region, we introduced more robust controls on discretionary spending to help make sure resources are managed responsibly and directed to where they are needed most.

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    IPC supports safer care through Nutrition and Hydration Week

    20 March 2026

    Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) colleagues supported Nutrition and Hydration Week by visiting services to highlight how good nutrition and hydration underpin safe, high quality patient care.

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    Get your team together and take on a challenge for Mersey Cares!

    20 March 2026

    Looking for a fun, meaningful way to bring your team together in 2026? Why not take on a fundraising challenge for our Trust’s charity, Mersey Cares? Joining a team fundraiser is a brilliant way to boost morale, strengthen team bonds, and improve physical health and wellbeing — all while raising money to support projects that make a real difference for our patients, service users and staff.

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    Charity Impact: Supporting end of life care and bereavement for patients and their families

    20 March 2026

    In our new impact series, we’re showcasing how Mersey Cares supports patients, families and staff. Working with the Palliative Care Team and District Nurses, charitable funding has provided resources to help families through grief and aided staff in delivering compassionate end of life care.