Trust news

We have now standardised the opening hours for all eight of our urgent treatment and walk-in centres, including Halewood and Huyton. From 22 September, all same day urgent care services will be open from 8am to 8pm, 365 days a year, to help avoid any confusion amongst residents. For further information, visit our website.

On World Suicide Prevention Day this week, the Zero Suicide Alliance launched an essential new training resource tailored for healthcare workers which is available for our Mersey Care staff to access now. The free online Healthcare Staff and Suicide Awareness Training has been funded by Mersey Cares with support from NHS Charities Together. It is designed to help people recognise suicide risk within the healthcare workforce and feel confident to offer support. It takes just 30 minutes to complete.

A new Strategic Delivery and Assurance Group (SDAG) has been established to support the delivery of our Operational and Financial Plan.

Our Cheshire and Merseyside Specialist Perinatal Service has been shortlisted in the National Inclusive Awards, which shine a light on inclusion.

We are proud to mark Black History Month with a face to face event on Friday, 24 October from 9:30am to 4pm. It’s a chance to reflect, learn and celebrate the rich heritage and ongoing impact of our multi ethnic communities. Spaces are limited, so if you’d like to attend, please complete the registration form. Further details will be shared via email once your place is confirmed.