Mersey Care NHS Charity

21/04/2026

Another great issue to enjoy!

Why did Alan Carr thrive on The Traitors? 👏🏽

Our forensic psychiatrist, Dr John Crosby explores the psychology of trust and group dynamics in our latest issue of

Read more and watch on BBC One tonight 📺

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/playing-game

21/04/2026

It’s , making now the perfect time to focus on your mental health and wellbeing — and what better way to do that than by taking on a challenge that makes you feel good!

We’ve just added a number of exciting new activities and challenges to our fundraising portfolio, giving you plenty of ways to move your body, clear your mind and boost your mood -- as well as doing something amazing to support others🌱

New events include:
🧗 Bungee Jump at Tatton Park
💪 Tough Mudder
🎪 Inflatables Course
🏃‍♂️ Alton Towers Half Marathon & 10K
❤️ Plus Mersey Cares favourites – the Liverpool Women’s 10K, Port Sunlight, Wirral 10k and Run Aintree, back for 2026!

💙 Every pound you raise helps us make a real difference, enabling us to fund projects that often fall outside NHS funding, but make a huge impact on the lives of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust patients, service users and our hardworking NHS staff.

👉 Take on a challenge today! https://www.merseycares.org/support-us/fundraise/register-fundraising-event

20/04/2026

This sounds great!

✨ It’s Back! St Helens Heritage Festival Returns This May ✨

Following a fantastic turnout and brilliant feedback last year, the St Helens Heritage Festival is back for 2026.

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of our borough’s rich history and heritage. Taking place at St Helens Town Hall and Victoria Square, this event will bring the past to life with a packed programme of activities for all ages!

🗓️ Saturday 30 May 2026
⏰ 10am-3pm
📍 St Helens Town Hall & Victoria Square
🎟️ Free entry – no booking required

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🚗 Classic cars on display
🚌 A vintage bus to explore
🏛️ The House of Memories 'On The Road' mobile museum
🎭 Traditional Morris dancing from Mucky Mountains Morris
🎨 Live painting from The Art Club Saint Helens
🗣️ Free local history talks
📜 Local heritage groups and organisations
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun, interactive activities for all ages

🔗 Find out more here:
🌐https://www.sthelensheritagehub.org.uk/heritage-festival

Event page:
🌐 St Helens Heritage Festival 2026

Please help us spread the word. Like, share, and invite your friends!

20/04/2026

This our Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust staff were given the opportunity to take part in additional Mindful Origami sessions led by Dr Lizzie Burns of Origami Pulse. These sessions offer a calm and creative pause in the working day, helping participants to refocus, unwind, and manage stress — and they’ve received fantastic feedback from staff across the organisation.

We recently caught up with Lizzie to learn more about the practice of origami and its powerful role in stress management and wellbeing. We also spoke about her wider work with Origami Pulse, including the moving “From the Heart: Creativity and Resilience for Southport” sessions delivered alongside co‑founder and close friend Zulay Sayalero. Developed in the wake of the tragic events that deeply affected the Southport community, the project aims to bring hope, connection, and healing through their shared passion for origami.

👉Read more: https://www.merseycares.org/news/improving-lives-one-fold-time-origami-pulse

15/04/2026

🪂 Face Your fear. Take the leap. Make a difference!

Always said “one day” to skydiving? This is your sign!

On 16 May, challenge yourself to tick something huge off your bucket list and skydive for mental health at either:

📍 Tilstock Airfield, Shropshire
📍 Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
📆 16 May

Watch our video below to see Estates Officer, Naomi Lloyd dive for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust!

Taking on a skydiving challenge during Mental Health Awareness Week is a powerful way to show that facing fears and building resilience can have a lasting impact. The funds raised will support the extras that make such a difference to patients and service users across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, helping them feel cared for beyond NHS funding and supporting their wellbeing throughout treatment, recovery and beyond.

Every Skyline Events jump helps someone feel supported when they need it most!

Are you with us for Mersey Care and ?

👉 Sign up today: https://www.merseycares.org/support-us/fundraise/register-fundraising-event/event-details?occurrenceID=411&back=418

13/04/2026

If you're finding today difficult, there is support available. See the information below 🩷

We know today may be difficult for many as the Southport Inquiry is published 🩷🩷🩷

If you’ve been affected in any way and are struggling, support is available 🎀

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/southport-incident-support

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Sefton Council for Voluntary Service - CVS

09/04/2026

Thank you so very much to our corporate partners, businesses, community groups, NHS staff and amazing individuals who donated to our Easter Egg Appeal! 🐣🐰

Thanks to your kindness we had 433 eggs dropped off to our Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Children in Care teams - and over £500 donated online!🙏✨
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Shelley Simmons, Team Leader from the St Helens Children in Care Team said:

"This year’s Easter campaign has been a wonderful success for the St Helens Children in Care Team. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we received an impressive number of Easter egg donations from local businesses, our rugby club, and many kind‑hearted individual."

Thank you so much for your brilliant support -- it really has made such a difference!

09/04/2026

Thank you so much to all of our Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust staff for supporting our Easter Egg Appeal for children in care! 🐣

This big box was donated by our Estates Team and our Children in Care nurses were so delighted to receive them💙

The chocolatey treats have been delivered and brought smiles to many faces across Cheshire and Merseyside!

Thank you for making a difference!! 🙏🐣✨

06/04/2026

It's so inspiring to see your donations transformed into positive outcomes and exciting projects for service users, patients and staff across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust 💙

From sports sessions to support wellbeing to artwork to create relaxing spaces, we're really making a difference!

Read more about what funding has made possible:
👉https://bit.ly/48ue5vY

05/04/2026

Happy Easter to all of our supporters, fundraisers, corporate partners, volunteers, service users, patients and staff 💙

We wish you a restful Easter period full of hope and warmth.

Thank you too, to all of our amazing NHS staff working across the Easter break 🙏

03/04/2026

The perfect opportunity to get outside in the great outdoors this weekend 🌱🌳🌷

02/04/2026

These are the items just created in an origami workshop to support NHS staff during !

Last year our charity teamed up with Origami Pulse and our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service for a project to deliver monthly mindful origami sessions to staff. The sessions offer a moment of pause during busy working days and offer an enjoyable way to destress and focus the mind.

Led by Dr. Lizzie Burns, the sessions have been hugely beneficial with wonderful feedback from staff — and some gorgeous creations made!

During Stress Awareness Month Lizzie is putting on additional sessions each week thanks to National Lottery Community Fund funding, so more people have the opportunity to sample the many benefits of paper folding 💜

To read more about this project head to link in bio and ‘latest news’

🔗https://www.merseycares.org/news/mindful-origami-sessions-support-staff-during-stress-awareness-month