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

  • Flu – a quick guide to getting vaccinated this year

    3 November 2025

    Here’s your essential guide to this year’s programme, including clinic schedules, booking options, group arrangements, and how to enter the prize draw.

  • Category: Community Care

    Children in Care St Helens accredited as Excelling

    14 November 2025

    Congratulations to Children in Care St Helens who have been accredited by the Trust as an Excelling team. The team were rated Good Plus in all 5 key questions in their last two consecutive QRVs on 16 July 2024 and 3 July 2025 and have subsequently been recognised as Excelling by Divisional and Trust leads.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    World AMR Awareness Week 2025

    14 November 2025

    World AMR Awareness Week is 18 to 24 November 2025. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.

  • Category: Trust news

    Chris Ormandy-Brooks awarded Merit Coin

    13 November 2025

    We are delighted to announce that Chris Ormandy-Brooks, Integrated Care Team Co-Ordinator, has been awarded the Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA) Merit Coin - an honour given to those who make a significant impact on the lives of veterans and their families.

  • Category: Trust wide support services

    Self Care Week (17 to 23 November): Simple Steps to Support Your Wellbeing

    13 November 2025

    Making time for yourself can feel impossible when life is hectic, but Self Care Week reminds us that looking after our wellbeing isn’t an extra, it’s an essential.

  • Category: Mental Health Care

    Good luck to Zoe Prince

    13 November 2025

    Colleagues gathered to wish Zoe Prince well before she takes up her new position at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.