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Mersey Cares is the dedicated charity for the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (Charity No 1191576)

06/11/2026

Can you give a gift to a child accessing our Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust services? 🎁

This year's appeal is bigger than ever as we have an incredible 14 services taking part. Staff from these services have selected three gifts tailored specifically to the children and young people they support - and they're looking for Secret Santa's to help them deliver their special Christmas wishes!

From arts and crafts sets and sensory toys to books, games, toiletries and gift cards, the presents have been chosen with thought and care and for some children, it may be the only gift they receive this year.

Find out more and view our Secret Santa Wish List 2026. Choose a gift and a service that you'd like to support. 🎅

If you don't have an Amazon account you can make a donation instead -- and we'll choose a gift on your behalf.

All the details:
https://www.merseycares.org/news/secret-santa-2026

06/11/2026

💚Getting active can be a great way to boost your mood, reduce stress and support your wellbeing. By taking on a fundraising challenge for Mersey Cares, you can also raise valuable funds to enhance the care and support available to patients, service users and staff across our communities.

Whether you run, walk, cycle or set yourself a personal challenge, every step you take can really make a difference!

Explore our fundraising opportunities and find a challenge that inspires you:
👉https://www.merseycares.org/support-us/fundraise/register-fundraising-event

💙Supporting Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

05/11/2026

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We all experience stress - it’s part of being human, but when stress starts to build, it can leave us feeling drained, anxious, or overwhelmed.

There are things you can do, though, to help calm the mind, ease tension, and bring balance back into your day.💚

Here are ten gentle ways to ease everyday stresses and help support our wellbeing.

Read the article: https://www.merseycares.org/news/10-simple-ways-manage-stress-practical-tips-better-wellbeing

04/11/2026

🎅🎁 Our 2026 Secret Santa Appeal is now open!

We're delighted to launch our Mersey Cares Secret Santa Appeal, supporting children and young people accessing Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust services across our communities.

Christmas can be a challenging time for many children, young people and families, particularly as rising costs continue to place pressure on household budgets. While we know many people are feeling the squeeze too, even a small act of kindness can make a meaningful difference.

This year, more services than ever before have signed up to take part, with wish lists created by staff working across 14 services, including Children in Care teams, CAMHS, Health Visiting, Perinatal Services, Walk-in Centres and more. 💙

What makes our appeal so special is that the gifts have been carefully selected by staff for the children and young people they support, creating a thoughtful Amazon wishlist based on their needs and interests. 🎁🎀🧸

Now we need your help. By becoming a Mersey Cares Secret Santa, you can help turn these wishes into reality and create a special festive moment for a local child or young person! 🤩

Find our more and choose a gift:

https://www.merseycares.org/news/secret-santa-2026

30/10/2026

🌟 Making a real difference across Cheshire and Merseyside 🌟

Our charity supports Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust bringing projects to life for service users, and staff that fall outside of typical NHS budgets.

As we prepare our new impact report (coming soon!) we're giving our current one another share - for those who are new to our charity and the work we do to support people across local communities.

We work closely with our staff to identify opportunities where charitable funding can enhance experiences or support projects that make a meaningful difference across our services. We’re incredibly proud of the impact this support has had, from funding bereavement resources that provide comfort to families, transforming hospital gardens into peaceful retreats, and supporting confidence-building cooking courses, to providing festive gifts for children and young people. We have also funded su***de prevention training through the Zero Su***de Alliance and delivered innovative wellbeing initiatives that support and care for our staff, helping to create positive change for the people and communities we serve

💙 Every donation really makes a difference — thank you for helping us improve lives across our communities.

📖 To read more about our amazing year, read our latest Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3WwNyud

Want to support us to do more like this? Join a fundraiser, make a donation, become a friend: https://www.merseycares.org/

30/10/2026

Can you help us do more for su***de awareness and prevention? Our charity supports the Zero Su***de Alliance and fundraises to empower people with skills to start potentially life-saving conversations.

We are proud to have funded four ***deawareness training resources including BSL editions which have been taken thousands of times and teach people how to recognise signs that someone might be struggling and give them the confidence to support them.

You can support our work with a single donation, take part in a ZSA fundraiser or become a ZSA Friend and share a regular gift.

Ways to help and a link to take the training 👇

🧡Read more about our work with the ZSA and make a donation: https://www.merseycares.org/our-work/our-zero-su***de-alliance-appeal

🧡Become a Friend: https://www.merseycares.org/news/become-zsa-friend-help-support-su***de-awareness-and-prevention

🧡Register to a Fundraiser: https://www.merseycares.org/support-us/fundraise/register-fundraising-event

🧡 Take the training: https://zerosu***dealliance.com/su***de-awareness-training

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28/10/2026

💙 It's incredible to see your generosity making a real difference across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust ✨

Thanks to the support of our amazing donors, fundraisers and supporters, we've been able to fund a wide range of projects that enhance the wellbeing of patients, service users and staff.

From sports and wellbeing activities that encourage people to stay active and connected, to creative projects and artwork that help transform clinical environments into more welcoming and calming spaces, your donations are helping to create positive experiences every day.

Every pound raised helps us go above and beyond what NHS funding alone can provide, supporting initiatives that improve care, wellbeing and recovery across our communities.

Find out more about the impact of your support: 👉 https://bit.ly/48ue5vY

28/10/2026

⭐ Looking for a family adventure that gives back?

Join Team Mersey Cares at Alton Towers this November and introduce your children to the joy of fundraising while making unforgettable memories together.

🏃 1.3k Junior Race (14 November)
🏃 5K & 10K (14 November)
🏃 Half Marathon (15 November)
🎢 FREE Alton Towers ride access after your event
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spectator tickets available
💙 Minimum sponsorship: £150 per person

Whether you're taking on the challenge yourself or cheering from the sidelines, it's a fantastic event for the whole family.

💙 Supporting mental health and community projects for patients, service users and staff across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Find out more and sign up: https://www.merseycares.org/news/run-alton-towers-2026-fun-filled-day-out-family-and-friends

27/10/2026

🌿 We're just loving the creativity at a recent wreath-making workshop to support wellbeing✨

Take a look at some of the beautiful wreaths created during a recent workshop at Halton Children and Young People's Mental Health Service.

Led by Liverpool-based artist Amy Frost, children, young people and staff enjoyed the opportunity to get creative using ethical and sustainable materials, learning new skills while spending time together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The workshop at Thorn Road Clinic formed part of a wider programme of creative sessions designed to support wellbeing, encourage self-expression and highlight the positive impact of the arts on mental health. 🎨💚

We're delighted that these workshops have been made possible for young people accessing services as well as Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust staff thanks to funding secured by Mersey Care NHS Charity through Halton's Culture 26 programme, celebrating everything that makes Halton unique.✨

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the session such a success.

➡️Swipe through to see some of the fantastic creations! 🍃🎨

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21/10/2026

We're attending the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust World Menopause Day event today, hosted by our amazing wellbeing team🌸💜

With 1 in 10 women leaving the workforce due to the impact of menopause, and 1 in 4 experiencing severe daily symptoms, supporting menopause in the workplace is essential.

At Mersey Care NHS Charity we’re immensely proud to stand alongside Mersey Care's Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service as they continue to transform workplace culture and destigmatise menopause.

Thanks to funding from NHS Charities Together we’ve supported the Trust’s award-nominated ‘Pause for Thought’ Menopause campaign through:

🚚 The 'Pause for Thought' menopause roadshow and Project Wingman wellbeing lounge
📦 Funding sanitary boxes distributed to staff across the Trust.
🎓 Educational seminars & training sessions for managers and staff.
🤝 Inclusive sessions specifically for men to help support colleagues at work and families at home.

We’re thrilled that the 'Pause for Thought' campaign earned national recognition, being shortlisted in three categories at the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards: Most Open Culture, Best Engagement Approach, and Best Trained Workforce! 🎉

The event today is offering support around understanding symptoms, as well as practical tips around GP appointments and exercise - as well as the support available to women and the wider Mersey Care workforce around Menopause and creating a supportive environment for colleagues.

Katie Derrick from Mersey Care’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing service (OHWS) said:

"Change can come with conversation. Women need to know they are safe to speak boldly about menopause and the people around them need to have the confidence to ask what support they need."

Read more about our support of the OHWT and the ongoing Pause for Thought Campaign:
👉 https://www.merseycares.org/news/Supporting-staff-world-menopause-day

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https://www.merseycares.org/

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