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BIG Lottery funds for Carers!

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service has been awarded over £434,000 from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG). This will enable us to will set up activities which will include confidence and self-esteem and self care training to help carers to learn coping strategies such as relaxation techniques, stress management... more

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Sam Morris

Chief Executive

Develop services for carers through strategic planning, identifying funding. To develop and maintain business planning for the centre ensuring objectives are met. To manage the wider staff team.

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Elaine Brogden

Operational Manager

To oversee the day-to-day running of the centre. To deputise for the Chief Executive as required. To provide
co-ordination to existing carer support.

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Jeanette Kirk

Finance Manager

Manage the finance & administration aspects of the service, to coordinate the administration and finance team.

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Parveen Awan

Generic Carers Advisor

Provide support/advice and information to carers who live within the Black Minority and Ethnic communities and to improve community cohesion.

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Joanne Bates

Generic Carers Advisor

Provide support/advice and information to parents and/or carers who look after a child
or young person with
a disability.

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Justine Dangerfield

Drug and Alcohol Carers Advisor

Offer information, advice and support to parents/carers. Specific areas include substance and misuse and dual diagnosis.

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Huma Sheikh

GP Liaison Worker

To raise awareness of the Carers Service amongst GP’s and other health professionals, to encourage GP referrals and update carers service information as required.

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Anne is also the Restuarant Manager for the Olive Branch Restaurant, she is in charge of restaurant management and development

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Yasmin Khalil

Generic Carers Advisor

Provide support
advice and information to parents and/or carers who look after
a person with a learning disability.

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Anne Cade

Support Planner &
Restaurant Manager

Provide support in the implementation of the support planning scheme, to provide support to families and their carers in producing individualised support plans.