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The Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre @m-ricresearch.bsky.social · 3d

We're thrilled to announce that we have supported @merseycarenhs.bsky.social Children's Eating Disorder Service (CEDS) in launching a new digital intervention called TRIANGLE to support young people with anorexia nervosa, their parents and carers.

Read more: ow.ly/uk7n50X6Z1N

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 2d

Our flu vaccines are here 💙

All children aged 2-3 years old on 31 August 2025 can get their free nasal flu vaccine at their GP, pharmacy or nursery to stay protected this winter.

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/Children-Flu...

#Flu #FluVaccine

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 2d

Struggling with anorexia? You’re not alone 💙

TRIANGLE is a new online space available in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington, for young people and families to get support, share, and recover together. Ask your care team for details

merseycare.nhs.uk/ceds-triangle

#Support
#TRIANGLE

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 Flu vaccine campaign launched! Kids aged 2-3 by 31 Aug 2025 can get the nasal vaccine via GP, pharmacy, or nursery. Reception-Year 11 will get it through school. More info:

Children’s Flu vaccination campaign launched for nursery and school pupils :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care has launched a major flu vaccination campaign to help protect children across the region this winter. The flu vaccine remains the best protection against flu for children and helps reduce the spread of illness in schools, nurseries, and our community.

ow.ly

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 12d

Sadly, gangs are targeting young people to move drugs across the UK. Our school nurses are playing a vital role to help tackle this by supporting the #EyesOpen campaign 💙

Read more about the work they’re doing in the latest #MCMagazine 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.u...

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 12d

Have your say in this year’s Your Choice Awards🌟

You get TWO votes – one for the Team Award and one for the Individual Award. Meet the nominees, cast your vote and help celebrate our staff making a difference 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.u...

#MCStars25 #StaffRecognition

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 13d

Muscle or joint injury? Our urgent treatment centres are here to help 🤕

Our UTCs across #Knowsley, #Liverpool and #Sefton are here for you and your family this #Weekend 💙

⚠ Need same day help? Visit #NHS111 online first ⚠

www.merseycare.nhs.u...

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 14d

Our self help guides cover a range of health topics such as depression, anxiety, and stress 💙

They were created by #NHS staff, service users, volunteers, psychologists and volunteers.

Take a look ⬇

www.merseycare.nhs.u...

#MentalHealth

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 15d

Worried about an insect bite? Your local #NHS #Pharmacist can help 🪰

They offer expert advice and can provide prescription meds without seeing a GP. From common illnesses to the best remedies, they’ve got you covered.

http://www.nhs.uk/th...

#ThinkPharmacyFirst

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 15d

Our Chair, Rosie Cooper, brought the British Sign Language Bill to the House of Commons 👏🏽

As the child of #Deaf parents, #SignLanguage was her first language.

Read her inspiring story this #InternationalWeekofDeafPeople ⬇

bit.ly/Rosie-BSL

#DeafAwareness #IWDP

THIS IS ME - Issuu

As former MP Rosie Cooper takes the chair at Mersey Care, MC

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 17d

Need wellbeing or mental health support in Knowsley? 💙

Knowsley Open Gateway Service (#KOGS) helps children, young people, parents and carers find the #RightSupportRightTime. Visit 👇🏽

Home - KOGS online

Need some advice? Just ask! We are here to guide you through the various mental health services available in Knowsley, helping you find the right support, right when you need it.

kogs.online

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 18d

The latest Fighting Dementia podcast is out for #WorldAlzheimersDay 🎙️

Community Mental Health Nurse Cherylnn Harper talks about setting up a young onset dementia group, joined by two regulars who share how it’s been a lifeline of support. Take a look 👇🏽

www.youtube.com/watc...

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 19d

Just a year ago, Hannah was fighting battling anorexia 💙

Today, Hannah's celebrating GCSEs, prom, and starting college, while keeping a journal of her journey 📝

Read how Hannah is helping train professionals on eating disorders 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.u...

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 19d

This week is #FallsPreventionWeek 💙

Did you know we provide falls prevention services across #Knowsley, #Liverpool, and #Sefton?

Our teams can help you overcome the fear of falling and stay independent and confident. Find out more 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.u...

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 20d

From this Monday, 22 Sept, all our urgent treatment and walk-in centres across Knowsley, Liverpool and Sefton will be open from 8am to 8pm, making it easier to know when you can get urgent care 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/utcs-times

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 22d

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay 🧡

This year’s theme is ‘Care of the Newborn’, and we’re highlighting the vital role of our Health Visitors in supporting families to create safe, thriving environments for babies 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/patient-safe...

#WPSD25

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 23d

#FreshersWeek is here in Merseyside 🙌🏽

Starting uni can be overwhelming, so we’ve made it easier for students to find the mental and physical health support they need 💙

Check out our animation to see how to stay well this term 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/freshers-2025

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 24d

And now a huge congratulations to #OwenCooper – the youngest Emmy winner and to Stephen Graham too 👏🏽 We featured #Adolescence in our #MCMagazine with expert tips for parents 👇🏽

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to #OwenCooper on his #NTA win for #Adolescence 👏🏽

The show sparked a conversation on toxic masculinity and social media’s impact on boys 🎬

In our #MCMagazine, Consultant psychologist Dr Lisa Marsland shared tips on connecting with your child.

merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-mag-adole...

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Danielle Christian @dlchristian.bsky.social · 27d

NEW
@arcnwc.bsky.social
#CommunityOfPractice event: #SocialCare in #Dementia

Including:
- Lived experience
- A Dementia care navigator perspective @merseycarenhs.bsky.social
- Latest social care and dementia research

📅 Tuesday 16th October 2-3.30pm (Online)
Register here: tinyurl.com/t4cedtc4

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 27d

Congratulations to #OwenCooper on his #NTA win for #Adolescence 👏🏽

The show sparked a conversation on toxic masculinity and social media’s impact on boys 🎬

In our #MCMagazine, Consultant psychologist Dr Lisa Marsland shared tips on connecting with your child.

merseycare.nhs.uk/mc-mag-adole...

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · 28d

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💛

We’re committed to suicide prevention by sharing resources and advice to mark #WSPD.

We’re proud to join Zero Suicide Alliance train-a-thon which is free suicide awareness training available all day.

Together, we can help save lives 💛

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/wspd25

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tomorrow is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💛

Our Talking Therapy Service in Liverpool will be in the community raising awareness with two pop up events 👇🏽

📍 Liverpool Central Station (Merseyrail) | 10am–3pm
📍 PureGym Liverpool Brunswick | 1pm–4pm

Go along and find out about #TalkingTherapies 💙

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Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's #SexualHealthWeek 💬

We’re here to chat, share advice and help young people feel confident about their bodies, relationships and wellbeing 💙

Sexual health isn’t just about infections or pregnancy - it’s about respect 👇🏽

www.merseycare.nhs.uk/sexual-healt...

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 National Emergency Alert test: 7 Sept at 3pm 🕒

The alert is designed to warn people of dangers to life. Phones will vibrate and sound for 10 secs, even on silent 📲

⚠️ If you’re affected by domestic abuse and have a concealed phone, you can opt out 👇🏽

gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust @merseycarenhs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Exciting news 🎉

We are now the main provider of school aged immunisation services in Halton, which expands our high-quality services across Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens and Sefton.

Read more 👇🏽

merseycare.nhs.uk/Halton-Immun...

#MMR #HPV #Vaccinations