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

  • Our Financial Plan and standardisation of bank rates

    26 June 2025

    Across the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside health and care system, it has been agreed to standardise bank rates of pay.

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    Important update for radar users

    7 July 2025

    There will be a change freeze implemented from 6.00am on Monday, 7 July 2025 until 10.00pm on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. This change freeze relates to any amendments to existing forms in Radar. For assurance, Radar Healthcare will continue to be available for reporting all events during this period.

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    Caring for our Carers

    7 July 2025

    Our Carer Awareness training is designed help equip individuals and teams with the knowledge to identify and support unpaid carers. For more information and support around our Carers’ offer, please email carers@merseycare.nhs.uk

  • Health and Safety – Climate control guidance

    7 July 2025

    As we approach the warmer months colleagues are reminded that bladeless fans are to be utilised across the trust in both clinical and non-clinical areas. Any areas experiencing extreme temperatures which is documented can escalate to senior leads within their division for advice on rental of portable air con units.

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    Hollins Park - restricted car parking this Saturday, 12 July

    7 July 2025

    Between the hours 8.00am and 8.00pm access to the Hollins Park site will be restricted.

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    Security and site lockdown process reminder

    7 July 2025

    Following an incident that occurred this year resulting in lockdown of a Trust building; it’s important that every colleague knows how to respond in the event of a lockdown. All colleagues are reminded to be familiar with your site lockdown plan. If you are not aware of your site plan, please contact your line manager.