Trust Wide Support Services News

The Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025 creating the Mental Health Act (MHA) 2025, with the vast majority of the MHA 2025 changes not yet in force and details of specific changes/impact provided here. A code of practice is now being developed, and it is possible other sections of the MHA 2025 will not come into force until the code of practice is ready for publication.

Let’s try and grow our community or nature lovers this World Wetland Day. Wetlands are water rich habitats such as marshes, reedbeds, floodplains and coastal lagoons. They support a huge range of wildlife and offer vital natural services, from improving water quality to storing carbon.

The NHS is looking at how to improve neonatal services across the North West of England. Neonatal services provide care for newborn babies who are seriously unwell, often because of early (premature) birth, multiple birth (twins or more), a low birth weight, or other complications.

Your voice matters. Complete the NHS People Pulse, our quarterly pulse check, before Friday, 30 January.

Your voice matters. Complete the NHS People Pulse, our quarterly pulse check, before Friday, 30 January. Your feedback helps provide a snapshot of how colleagues are feeling across the Trust. The more responses received, the more accurate the picture. It takes 5 minutes to complete.