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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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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Category: Trust wide support services
World Hand Hygiene Day - 5 May
27 April 2026
5 May is World Hand Hygiene Day: all Mersey Care staff play a vital role in supporting World Hand Hygiene Day and reinforcing a culture of safety across our services. Small, consistent actions make a significant difference in protecting the people we care for and one another.
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Category: Trust news
NHS Excellence Awards 2026 – Regional Champions
27 April 2026
Fantastic news – the NHS C&M submission in the Neighbourhood Health category has been named regional champion in the NHS Excellence Awards.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Leadership and management apprenticeships withdrawn 1 September
27 April 2026
Due to funding changes, several leadership and management apprenticeships will no longer be available from 1 September. There may be a limited number of final enrolment places available before withdrawal. If you are interested, email apprenticeships@merseycare.nhs.uk as soon as possible to check availability and arrange a short Teams discussion.
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Category: Trust wide support services
PACE365 Appraisals 2026 – Launching 1 May
27 April 2026
The annual PACE365 appraisal window opens on 1 May 2026 and will close on 31 December 2026.
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Category: Trust news
Sheena Cumiskey MBE named new Trust Chair
24 April 2026
Sheena Cumiskey MBE has been appointed as our new Chair by the Council of Governors, subject to employment checks and is expected to take up her role in July succeeding David Fillingham CBE, who was appointed interim chair last December.
