Welcome to Trust wide news
Here, you will find all of the latest news around the Trust which applies to all staff.
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UKHSA Meningitis update
17 March 2026
You may have seen the media coverage regarding meningitis cases and the very sad deaths of students in the South East. We understand that such headlines can naturally cause concern. Please be reassured that incidents of this nature remain extremely rare, and the Trust continues to work closely with public health partners to monitor the situation.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Step into Summer: Join the Trust wide team step challenge!
31 March 2026
Our team walking challenge is back for 2026! It’s time to assemble your team, lace up your trainers and step up for Mersey Cares! The month-long event will take place across the 31 days of May during National Walking Month and across Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s a fun way to improve your fitness, enhance your wellbeing, and connect with your Mersey Care colleagues - all while raising funds to support staff wellbeing across the Trust.
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Category: Trust news
North Mersey Integrated Provider Partnership (also known as a tripartite)
30 March 2026
Alder Hey, Mersey Care and University Hospitals of Liverpool Group are working together to improve community health services across Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley. Our aim is to create more joined up, preventative and efficient out of hospital care that better meets local needs.
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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.
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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.
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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.