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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    Support for staff following an incident

    23 March 2026

    You may be aware of an arson attack over the weekend on four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community service in north London. This incident is being investigated and treated as an antisemitic hate crime. If you or your family have been affected, there are ways we can support you.

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    Transforming patient care in Liverpool – share your views

    23 March 2026

    NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool (UHL) Group is inviting you to share your views on its new five-year strategy. This is a once in a generation opportunity to make bold changes and transform patient care for the future.

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    Mental Health Matters

    20 March 2026

    The National Mental Health Network, NHS Resolution Safety and Learning Team, are holding an event for “Mental Health Matters: Learning from Harm to Innovate Safer Care from Crisis to Community” on Wednesday 8, April: 1pm to 3:30pm via Microsoft Teams,

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    Reminder: Non-Pay Discretionary Spend Controls

    20 March 2026

    Last year, in response to the ongoing financial pressures across the region, we introduced more robust controls on discretionary spending to help make sure resources are managed responsibly and directed to where they are needed most.

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    IPC supports safer care through Nutrition and Hydration Week

    20 March 2026

    Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) colleagues supported Nutrition and Hydration Week by visiting services to highlight how good nutrition and hydration underpin safe, high quality patient care.