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

  • Category: Trust news

    Resident doctor’s industrial action

    30 March 2026

    The British Medical Association (BMA) has formally announced that Resident Doctors will undertake industrial action from 7am on 7 April, straight after the Easter bank holiday weekend, until 6.59am on 13 April.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Working in partnership for our population

    30 March 2026

    Have a read of the latest update on our partnership working with CWP, we are keen to provide more information on the developing workstreams.

  • Category: Community Care

    Important changes to wheelchair service referral and eligibility criteria

    30 March 2026

    These changes are being introduced to ensure we are fully aligned with NHS national guidance.

  • Category: Trust news

    Board update

    30 March 2026

    As part of the ongoing restructuring and refresh of the Mersey Care Board, several changes are taking place to strengthen governance and ensure the right balance of skills and experience.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Important RightFax Update

    30 March 2026

    RightFax is currently used in some services within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and replaced the need for physical fax machines several years ago. As alternative communication methods are now widely used, it is proposed that the use of RightFax will end on 30 April 2026.