I have the privilege to have worked at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre from its inception in 2010. I lead a valued driven, professional team with passion and a shared vision. Working with inspiring individuals keeps me focused. Enjoying the opportunity to raise aspirations and support our valued carers across the Borough. I use my experience of financial management, fundraising and strategic vision to ensure...

Hello When I found myself facing redundancy in 2013, I was delighted to receive a call from the Carers Centre to let me know about a temporary post being advertised as Volunteer Coordinator, a role I had previously done for 5 years. This was the start of my career at the Carers Centre, joining the then small team of four staff and volunteers.   Before...

Hi, my name is Patricia Millward – Pat for short. I have been with Wigan and Leigh Carer’s Centre from the very beginning. 2010.  In fact I was here before the building. Back then, there were only 3 of us and I started out as the Outreach Worker, going out and about meeting and promoting Carers. 8 years on, we now have 13 members of...

I started working at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre in August 2014 as a Carers Support Advocacy Worker.  My role is to provide information, support and empathy to carers, and also to help identify hidden carers.  I offer emotional and practical support in the form of one to one support enabling carers to look after themselves and continue in their caring role.   I co-facilitate the...

Hi My Name is Anne Aspinall, I have worked at the carers centre as a Carers Support Worker for 3 years now. Before I worked at the carers centre I worked for Wigan Council for 28years as an  Advanced Practitioner  in Youth and Community during this time I was also a full time carer for my mum who has since sadly passed away. Being a...

Hello, I am the Volunteer and Befriending Co-ordinator at the Carers centre. I have been involved for 6 years now and enjoy supporting all of our 40 volunteers. My role involves recruiting new volunteers for the Centre, offering support to the volunteers in their roles and running our befriending service for carers. I really enjoy offering a listening ear to carers and making sure people...

I have worked for the carers centre for 2 years, previous to this I volunteered at the Carers Centre.   My job role is to run reception and welcome all visitors into the centre, input all referral`s queries and messages, I also arrange the counselling list and request the carers assessments. Part of my role is also to help and work alongside the benefits advisor.  ...

I have worked for the Carers Centre since April 2009 when it was just in the planning stages and I am very proud to have been part of its growth. I am the HR and Finance Officer so day to day I make sure everyone gets paid. I have some ancestry on Frederick Street as my great great grandmother used to live here so it’s...

I started working at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre in August 2014 as a Carers Support Advocacy Worker.  My role is to provide information, support and empathy to carers, and also to help identify hidden carers.  I offer emotional and practical support in the form of one to one support enabling carers to look after themselves and continue in their caring role.   I co-facilitate the...

I joined the Carers Centre in June 2015 and had previously worked for Wigan Age UK and before that for the Citizens Advice Bureau. I am part of a team of five carers assessment coordinators. The assessment aims to identify any support needs a carer may have and address those needs where possible, by providing information and referring on to relevant services within the centre...

I joined the Carers Centre in June 2015 and had previously worked for Wigan Age UK and before that for the Citizens Advice Bureau. I am part of a team of five carers assessment coordinators. The assessment aims to identify any support needs a carer may have and address those needs where possible, by providing information and referring on to relevant services within the centre...

I have worked at Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre since June 2016. The assessment aims to talk over the Carers current caring role and see if we can offer any support or signposting to help them.  It may involve referring in to the Carers centre for support or to social services for things such as carer support or equipment.  We also review Carers annually if...

Hi, I am a new member of the team and I feel very privileged to have been selected to work at the carer’s centre. I have only been here since September 2018 to help launch the new Buddying Service as a project worker. As part of my role I have to assess carer’s eligibility for the service then match the carers up with an appropriate...

Hello my name is Mark Leyland. I was a Volunteer at the Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre for a few years helping carers with social media and general tablet/IPad training. My previous volunteering and my current position as a Buddy Project Worker were and are both rewarding. My role involves assessing carers and the cared for to see if they are suitable for the Buddying...