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Here, you will find all of the latest news around the Trust which applies to all staff.
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Category: Trust news
Pharmacy Early May Bank Holiday opening and closure times
28 April 2026
Please see below for the opening times for our Medicines Management pharmacies at Maghull Health Park and Hollins Park Hospital over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend. Please note that both pharmacies are running emergency service only on Monday, 4 May 2026 from 9.30am – 1.30pm. Wards and clinical teams must ensure work is sent in advance before the bank holiday weekend.
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Category: Trust wide support services
Secondment opportunity: Senior Clinical Nurse, Urgent Treatment Centres and Walk-in Centres
27 April 2026
We are inviting expressions of interest for a Senior Clinical Nurse secondment within Urgent Treatment Centres and Walk-in Centres (UTC/WICs). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse to further develop clinical quality, leadership, and governance skills, supporting high quality care across our urgent care services.
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Category: Community Care
New specialist eating disorder inpatient unit for young people opens
27 April 2026
Sapphire Ward is based at Ancora House at the Countess of Chester Health Park provided by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
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Category: Trust wide support services
World Hand Hygiene Day - 5 May
27 April 2026
5 May is World Hand Hygiene Day: all Mersey Care staff play a vital role in supporting World Hand Hygiene Day and reinforcing a culture of safety across our services. Small, consistent actions make a significant difference in protecting the people we care for and one another.
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Category: Trust news
NHS Excellence Awards 2026 – Regional Champions
27 April 2026
Fantastic news – the NHS C&M submission in the Neighbourhood Health category has been named regional champion in the NHS Excellence Awards.