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

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    An update to terrorism threat levels

    11 May 2026

    The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has changed the UK national terrorism threat level from substantial to severe. This is a precautionary measure, based on the latest intelligence and reflects the national assessment of threat likelihood, rather than intelligence relating to any specific location, target, or timeframe.

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    The Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards

    11 May 2026

    Nominations for the annual Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards for England are now open and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May. The CAHPO Awards are a unique opportunity for allied health professionals (AHPs) working in England in health or social care to receive recognition for their personal contributions towards delivery of exceptional care for patients.

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    Indigo library closure

    8 May 2026

    The library at indigo will be closed from 5pm Friday, 8 May until at least 8.30am Monday, 18 May to allow planned building work to take place. Online services will continue to be available, as will the libraries at Hollins Park and Rathbone Hospitals. Apologies for the inconvenience.

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    Mental Health Awareness Week 11 to 17 May 2026

    8 May 2026

    This Mental Health Awareness Week we are encouraging you to look at small, meaningful actions for supporting good mental health in ourselves, our colleagues and our teams.

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    Enhancing our approach to sickness absence: Supporting you to live well, work well

    6 May 2026

    Our sickness absence rates are high, so we are focusing on earlier support, understanding the underlying causes, and strengthening how we help you stay well at work and access help sooner.