Members of the GRAHAM team who are delivering the new mental health facility at Mossley Hill took on The Anfield Abseil at Liverpool FC to raise vital funds for Mersey Cares – the dedicated charity for Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.

The Anfield Abseil is a 100ft decent from the top of the main stand roof, one of the largest all-seater single stands in European football. At the weekend, 15 of our brave colleagues braved the weather and successfully completed the abseil challenge – remembering not to look down.

Andy Fellows, GRAHAM Team Captain, said:

“It was an amazing and exhilarating experience - one the team will always remember. Raising money for Mersey Cares made the challenge even more special. The charity plays a vital role in serving the health needs of its communities. We’re glad we can support the charity with fundraising towards our goal of £4000, helping Mersey Cares ensure its specialist mental health and community services are delivered.”

Joanne Watson, Strategic Charity Lead at Mersey Cares, said:

"We are immensely thankful for the outstanding support from GRAHAM and their dedicated staff. The team has truly gone above and beyond to assist our services, and it has been a pleasure collaborating with them on this fundraising challenge. Every penny raised will benefit Mersey Cares, enabling us to enhance our specialist services in physical and mental health, learning disabilities, and addiction support. Our focus remains on suicide prevention, addressing health inequalities, improving carer support, and alleviating the pressure on NHS staff."

This follows the sponsorship of ten places at the Liverpool Cathedral Abseil last month, providing an opportunity for carers, NHS staff and volunteers to take on the challenge, raising £3,500.

About the new Mossley Hill Mental Health Facility

GRAHAM is building a new state-of-the-art mental health facility via a building contract with developer, Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnership Ltd (LSHP), on land owned by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Mossley Hill, Liverpool.

The new inpatient facility will phase out traditional shared dormitory mental health wards to provide 80 single bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Throughout the hospital, there will be an emphasis on providing therapeutic spaces with light and airy environments as well as facilities for family visitation and multi-faith worship.