Trust news

Following the recent incident in Southport and the subsequent aftermath across the country, we recognise that colleagues at Rowan View are likely to be continually affected, either directly or indirectly, by what’s occurred.

Some great news from the female ward at Aspen Wood, our new low secure site in Maghull. Ward manager Phil Searle wants to thank all his team, but is this week highlighting the new nurses, graduating from Edge Hill University. Well done to Nicole, Laura, Stephanie, Jack, Catherine, Tabot, Dorothy, Rebecca, Lorraine, Danielle and Valetina.

Secure division’s Service User and Carer Engagement Co-ordinator Tracy Collard retires this week.

Dr Chris Barlow retires from the Low Secure Unit at Rathbone Hospital tomorrow.

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.