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

    Childwall Ward named Team of the Month for April 2026

    20 July 2026

    Childwall Ward has been named Team of the Month for April 2026 in recognition of their outstanding, compassionate and recovery-focused care. The team supports patients to build independence, develop life skills and progress towards community living.

  • Category: Secure Care

    Security Mandatory Refresher Training for 2026

    8 July 2026

    It is a requirement and a personal responsibility for all staff working at Ashworth, Rowan View, Aspen Wood, Rathbone and Hollins Park hospitals to attend annual security refresher training. This is booked via your area representatives and ward managers. The latest training dates have just been announced.

  • Category: Secure Care

    Fishermen friends

    23 June 2026

    Patients from one of our Hollins Park wards have been able to enjoy the countryside and do a spot of fishing as part of their occupational therapy.

  • Category: Secure Care

    Learning Disability Awareness Week: Art competition

    16 June 2026

    This Learning Disability Week, the Halton Learning Disability Team are running a art competition, and invite you to create a piece of artwork based on the theme "Do You See Me?"

  • Category: Secure Care

    Tackling abuse: sharing best practice

    9 June 2026

    Mersey Forensic Psychology Service led two well-received workshops at this year’s conference of the National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse.