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

  • 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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    Supporting Staff Wellbeing: Extra Mindful Origami Sessions Added in April for Stress Awareness Month!

    25 March 2026

    We’re delighted to share that, as part of Stress Awareness Month this April, Origami Pulse will be offering additional mindful origami sessions for our Mersey Care staff, supporting staff wellbeing and promoting a moment of pause.

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    Chag Pesach Sameach

    25 March 2026

    We wish our Jewish colleagues a happy Passover. May it bring you strength, hope and a renewed sense of purpose. This year, Passover begins on the evening of Wednesday, 1 April and concludes at nightfall on Thursday, 9 April.

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    Celebrating Social Work Week 2026

    25 March 2026

    Mersey Care marked Social Work Week (16 to 20 March) with a dedicated conference, bringing together colleagues from across the Trust and national partners to celebrate and strengthen the professional identity of social workers in the NHS.

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    Head of Nursing, Community Neighbourhood Nursing - secondment opportunity

    25 March 2026

    This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to provide visible leadership, specialist clinical expertise and operational stability during a key period of change.

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    Hospital Pharmacy Day

    24 March 2026

    On 27 March, we’re delighted to celebrate Hospital Pharmacy Day and shine a spotlight on our incredible Mersey Care Medicines Management Team and how we work together.