Trust news

The Specialist Palliative Care service in Knowsley and St Helens, is extending their operational hours.

On the 4 February our Multi Ethnic Colleagues Career Progression Pathway ‘Elevate’ will be launched. This half day event is dedicated to leadership, development, growth, opportunity and support for our multi-ethnic colleagues.

People living with sickle cell are at increased risk of complications during winter, with local NHS teams and clinicians playing a vital role in helping them stay well.

Due to a change in the AfC mileage rate coming into effect on 1 January 2026 you must not input expenses for claims pre and post January 2026 on the same claim. If input on the same claim, mileage related prior to 1 January 2026 could revert to a lower rate per mile putting you at a financial deficit for this claim due to all mileage automatically being paid at the effective end date of the claim.

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.