Trust news

Patients on the low secure female ward at Hollins Park have transformed an ever so slightly drab outdoor area into an oasis of colour and scents.

Centre for Perfect Care leads are thanking the Physical Health Team in Secure Care Division who have seen a massive boost to their National Early Warning (NEWS2) compliance score.

This summer’s Showcase event at Ashworth Hospital celebrated patient creativity through music, poetry, visual arts and performance, offering powerful insight into lived experience and recovery. From grunge guitar solos to heartfelt poems and vibrant tie-dye creations, each moment highlighted the therapeutic impact of creative expression in secure mental health settings.

Over the past year, The Life Rooms Secure team at Ashworth Hospital has delivered more than 28,000 sessions supporting patient wellbeing through creative, therapeutic activities. From daily art and music groups to colourful tie-dye workshops and powerful performance showcases, the service is helping patients build confidence and connection.

Congratulations Halton Community Learning Disability Team Very well done indeed to our colleagues in Secure Division’s Halton team at the Bridges (pictured). They have now received five consecutive “Good Plus” awards in the QRV assessment.