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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    Support for staff following an incident

    30 April 2026

    Support is available for staff after distressing events. Please do take time to access this support if you need it, and speak to your manager or a colleagues if that feels helpful.

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    Thank you and farewell to Knowsley UCR

    29 April 2026

    I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Knowsley Urgent Community Response, for the dedication and commitment they have shown over the years, in providing an essential service to our local communities.

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    Pharmacy Early May Bank Holiday opening and closure times

    28 April 2026

    Please see below for the opening times for our Medicines Management pharmacies at Maghull Health Park and Hollins Park Hospital over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Please note that both pharmacies are running emergency service only on Monday, 4 May 2026 from 9.30am – 1.30pm. Wards and clinical teams must ensure work is sent in advance before the bank holiday weekend.

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    NHS Excellence Awards 2026 – Regional Champions

    27 April 2026

    Fantastic news – the NHS C&M submission in the Neighbourhood Health category has been named regional champion in the NHS Excellence Awards.

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    Sheena Cumiskey MBE named new Trust Chair

    24 April 2026

    Sheena Cumiskey MBE has been appointed as our new Chair by the Council of Governors, subject to employment checks and is expected to take up her role in July succeeding David Fillingham CBE, who was appointed interim chair last December.