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

  • Category: Secure Care

    Launch of qualification in restrain reduction

    1 August 2024

    A major new course, leading to a Diploma in Practice Leadership in the HOPE(S) model of care to reduce long-term segregation, has been launched by the Restraint Reduction Network in collaboration with the Trust.

  • Category: Trust news

    Liverpool Pride

    1 August 2024

    Mersey Care was at Liverpool Pride last weekend. The day was a great success!

  • Category: Trust news

    A quiet space for staff at Hartley Hospital

    1 August 2024

    Rev Sara Doyle, Mental Health Division’s Co-ordinating Chaplain, will be on site all day today, Thursday, 1 August, at Hartley Hospital in Southport.

  • Category: Trust news

    A message from our CEO, Prof Joe Rafferty CBE

    31 July 2024

    I just wanted to update you on a few changes to the Executive Leadership Team and the interim arrangements that will take effect from Thursday, 1 August 2024. Trish Bennett will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer Designate. I will maintain overall responsibility to the Board of Directors until I retire at the end of October.

  • Category: Mental Health Care

    Katie Taylor, Head of Nursing leaves after 22 years

    31 July 2024

    Katie has been at Mersey Care for 22 years, with a vast range of experience and roles specifically addictions and community mental health. Katie will be missed by all teams, peers and colleagues and we wish her well within her new role in the voluntary sector.