Trust news

Please be aware that Maghull Health Park and Hollins Park Pharmacies will be closed on the afternoon of 19 September due to staff training. Emergency cover will be available.

AI tools are already changing how we work, helping us save time and work more efficiently. Many colleagues are now using Microsoft Copilot Chat (available free with your NHS Microsoft account) for quick, conversational support which are proving to be valuable in day to day work. AI undoubtedly has a key role to play in the future of health and care, it’s essential, however, that we introduce these new technologies in a safe, responsible and appropriate way.

Inpatient staff feedback has led to the development of a new Supportive eObservation app integrated with Rio, allowing staff to record and view inpatient supportive observations on a mobile device at the patient’s side, providing alerts when observations are due and overdue. All staff who are required to complete Supportive Observations must ensure they can logon onto a Trust computer before the go live dates stated.

New dates are available in the Learning and Development Prospectus for September for Autism and Mental Health Training.

In support of our financial plan and making efficiencies, from 1 September 2025, the process for approving minor works is changing and will require divisional approval. Minor works are defined as anything other than general building maintenance. i.e.; Painting and decorating are minor works but replacing lights and fixing radiators are not.