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

  • New Ambulance Delay Medical Advice Line

    13 February 2026

    A new Ambulance Delay Medical Advice Line is going to be piloted to support staff when NWAS delays impact patient safety. The advice line is Trust-wide and aims to provide staff with clinical oversight to ensure safe, timely and coordinated care. The pilot will run from 16 February to 28 March 2026. Operational hours will be Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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    World Immunisation Week: what’s on and how to get involved

    20 April 2026

    World Immunisation Week is taking place from the 24 to 30 April, shining a light on the vital role vaccines play in protecting health and saving lives.

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    Amendment to bank payroll

    17 April 2026

    Due to a clash with the Monthly and Weekly bank payroll, the Bank payroll deadline has been amended to ensure a smooth payroll period

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    Bronze Award for Walter Ugwuocha

    17 April 2026

    We’re delighted to share that Walter has received a British Journal of Nursing Bronze Award in the Mental Health Nurse of the Year category, recognising his exceptional contribution to mental health nursing through clinical leadership, research, and advocacy for inclusion.

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    40 year’s service for two of Mental Health Care Division’s icons

    15 April 2026

    Congratulations to Lynn Hughes, Deputy Divisional Director and Jane Chaffer, Clinical Lead, Mental Health Triage and Response Team.

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    Liverpool to mark 37th anniversary of Hillsborough

    15 April 2026

    A minute’s silence will be held outside Liverpool Town Hall to mark the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy at 3.06pm – the exact time at which the fateful match was stopped – in memory of the 97 people who lost their lives. If you wish to observe the silence, please make your own local arrangements. Read more here.