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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    Pre-election guidance for NHS organisations, Spring 2026

    2 March 2026

    Council elections will take place in Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens and Halton on Thursday, 7 May, and NHS England has shared the latest pre-election guidance. Here you will find more detail, and some key considerations. Our external communications activities necessary for operational delivery purposes will continue as usual. It’s important during this period that the NHS must act and be seen to act with political impartiality and our resources should not be used for party political purposes.

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    Amendment to bank payroll deadline 2026 to 2027

    2 March 2026

    Due to bank holidays throughout the year and occasions where Bank and Monthly payroll periods overlap, the payroll deadline for Bank shifts has been amended to ensure a smooth payroll process.

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    Introducing Elevate - our career progression pathway for multi ethnic colleagues

    27 February 2026

    A flexible development pathway created in response to workforce data, designed to support multi ethnic colleagues by reducing barriers to progression and building confidence.

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    International Women's Day 2026

    27 February 2026

    Mersey Care Women’s staff network is holding an event to celebrate International Women’s Day on 4 March.

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    Young Carers Action Day event - postponed

    27 February 2026

    This event has been postponed and a new date is to be confirmed