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

    Aspen Wood opening to service users

    18 March 2024

    Our new low secure service Aspen Wood, received its first service users this week.The 40 bed learning disability site on Maghull Health Park was completed on time and budget late last year. Following a period of staff training it is now fully operational.

  • Goodlass Road building space utilisation survey

    15 March 2024

    The Estates Planning Team (EPT) is conducting a Trust wide space utilisation study. As part of this programme of activity, we will initially be conducting utilisation studies on buildings where there is no patient and service users contact.

  • Category: Trust news

    Mental Health Digital Research Centre

    15 March 2024

    Last week, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority published their plans for the Investment Zone and the projects seeking funds. Mersey Care has bid for funding to redevelop the former HMP Kennet site at Maghull Health Park as an international centre of excellence for mental health.

  • Category: Trust news

    Free haircuts and mental health information at Safe Space pop-up

    15 March 2024

    We have teamed up with The Lions Barber Collective to run a free hairdressing and mental health event on Thursday 28 March between 8:30am and 1pm at The Blue Base in Walton.

  • Category: Trust news

    Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024

    15 March 2024

    Neurodiversity Celebration Week aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by recognising and celebrating the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.