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

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  • Category: Community Care

    Quick action helps vulnerable patient

    14 January 2025

    On 13 December, Antonia Bennett, care practitioner based in Norris Green District Nursing Team, detected a gas leak during a patient visit. Despite the patient’s reluctance to leave, Antonia ensured her safety and contacted the Emergency Gas Service. The leak, from a recent repair, could have led to an explosion. Thanks to Antonia’s quick action, the patient and surrounding area were safeguarded from a potential disaster.

  • Category: Community Care

    Happy retirement Sue!

    3 January 2025

    Suzanne Powell, Community Matron at Vauxhall, is retiring after 50 year of service on 10 January 2025. 

  • Category: Community Care

    Celebrating success: Liverpool FNP hosts festive event and annual review

    2 January 2025

    The Liverpool Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) team held a celebration event on 4 December at Granby Children’s Centre, attended by young families and their children. The highlights included a visit from Father Christmas (portrayed by Nursing Associate Phil Bennett) and a Christmas singalong led by family nurse Helen Longworth. Attendees enjoyed crafts, play, and time to connect with other families.

  • Category: Community Care

    Sad News for the Community Care Division

    30 December 2024

    It is with sadness that the family have asked us to inform the friends and colleagues of Joanne Robinson (Gallagher), Health Visitor based in Wavertree Health Clinic, had sadly passed away on the December 2024 following a very short battle with cancer.

  • Category: Community Care

    People help the people - Southdene Community Centre

    24 December 2024

    Lisa Marsland, associate director for vulnerable and complex families, volunteered at Southdene community centre in Kirkby and delivered food hampers to vulnerable families.