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.

  • 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.

  • Category: Trust news

    Board update

    30 March 2026

    As part of the ongoing restructuring and refresh of the Mersey Care Board, several changes are taking place to strengthen governance and ensure the right balance of skills and experience.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Important RightFax Update

    30 March 2026

    RightFax is currently used in some services within Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and replaced the need for physical fax machines several years ago. As alternative communication methods are now widely used, it is proposed that the use of RightFax will end on 30 April 2026.

  • Category: Trust news

    Directors of Nursing, Medical Directors and Directors of Infection Prevention Control

    27 March 2026

    NHS Cheshire and Merseyside are continuing to work closely with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Directors of Public Health and wider system partners regarding the recent nationally reported MenB outbreak and the current NHSE North West position.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Temporary staffing: revised bank payroll deadlines and Easter Bank Holiday office hours

    27 March 2026

    Please be advised that the Temporary Staffing Office will operate reduced hours over the Easter Bank Holiday period.