Trust news

Over recent weeks, colleagues have been reminded to review and update their contact details, including any changes to divisions or team structures You can do this quickly and easily by visiting the Staff Contact Directory on YourSpace (from Useful links) and making sure your information is accurate and up to date.

Legionella is a type of bacteria found naturally in water. It can sometimes appear in places like sinks or showers, especially if they aren’t used often and water sits still. If people breathe in tiny droplets of water containing Legionella, it can cause lung infections (like pneumonia), especially in those at higher risk. To keep our staff, service users and patients safe, the Trust regularly maintains, and flushes unused water outlets also test water samples for Legionella. If Legionella is found, the Trust follows strict safety policies and procedures to prevent any risks.

The Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 creating the Mental Health Act (MHA) 2025, with the vast majority of the MHA 2025 changes not yet in force and details of specific changes/impact provided here. A code of practice is now being developed, and it is possible other sections of the MHA 2025 will not come into force until the code of practice is ready for publication.

Let’s try and grow our community or nature lovers this World Wetland Day. Wetlands are water rich habitats such as marshes, reedbeds, floodplains and coastal lagoons. They support a huge range of wildlife and offer vital natural services, from improving water quality to storing carbon.

The NHS is looking at how to improve neonatal services across the North West of England. Neonatal services provide care for newborn babies who are seriously unwell, often because of early (premature) birth, multiple birth (twins or more), a low birth weight, or other complications.