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

  • 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.

  • Category: Community Care

    Sefton service achieves UNICEF Gold award

    20 May 2026

    The Infant Feeding Service - part of Mersey Care’s Sefton Health Visiting 0-19 Service - has been awarded the highest level of accreditation from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

  • Category: Trust news

    Ministerial statement on the Mental Health Strategy for England

    20 May 2026

    Mental Health Strategy for England Organisation: Department of Health and Social Care Type: Written Ministerial Statement Date: 19 May 2026 Statement made by Preet Kaur Gill, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State

  • Category: Trust news

    Late May bank holiday 2026 pharmacy opening times

    18 May 2026

    See the table for a list of pharmacy opening hours during May bank holiday.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Careless Claims Awareness Campaign

    18 May 2026

     A new awareness campaign by the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA)  is highlighting the importance of making accurate claims and protecting valuable NHS resources.  

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Why collecting protected characteristics data is important

    18 May 2026

    We all have a role to play in improving healthcare and need to collectively improve our data collection on protected characteristics.