Meet the Team Dedicated to Supporting Blackpool's Carers
Providing Guidance, Respite, and a Listening Ear for Carers of All Ages
Our dedicated team at Blackpool Carers Centre is here to make a difference in the lives of unpaid carers of all ages, from as young as 5 years old. We understand that caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging, which is why our team provides essential support, respite, and opportunities for carers to connect, grow, and build resilience.
Whether you’re seeking guidance, a listening ear, or practical help, we are here whenever you need us. You can reach each member of our team through our main office number, 01253 393748, or directly via email below
OUR STAFF
Alan Phizacklea
Benefits Advisor | alan.phizacklea@blackpoolcarers.org
Carla Talbott
ReFocus Lead (Substance Misuse) | carla.talbott@blackpoolcarers.org
Danielle Galbraith
Young Carers’ Support Worker | danielle.galbraith@blackpoolcarers.org
Domonic Chadwick
Young Adult Carer (YAC) Development Worker | dom.chadwick@blackpoolcarers.org
Debbie Miller
Carers’ Community Navigator (Adult Carers) | debbie.miller@blackpoolcarers.org
Emily Dowd
Resources Officer | emily.dowd@blackpoolcarers.org
Genevieve Hall
Family Focus Referral Co-ordinator | genevieve.hall@blackpoolcarers.org
Helena Brown
Trainer and Support Worker | helena.brown@blackpoolcarers.org
Jane Williams
Carers’ Community Navigator | jane.williams@blackpoolcarers.org
Julie Taylor
Finance Officer | julie.taylor@blackpoolcarers.org
Kay Soper
Marketing and Design Officer | kay.soper@blackpoolcarers.org
Kerry Cossens
Volunteer Coordinator | kerry.cossens@blackpoolcarers.org
Kerry Dalton
Young Carers’ Lead | kerry.dalton@blackpoolcarers.org
Kirsty Warren
Carers’ Community Navigator | kirsty.warren@blackpoolcarers.org
Leah Dawson
Young Carers’ Support Worker | leah.dawson@blackpoolcarers.org
Louise Herd
Finance Lead | louise.herd@blackpoolcarers.org
Matt McMurdo
Compliance Officer | matt.mcmurdo@blackpoolcarers.org
Natasha Callaghan
Carers’ Community Navigator (Substance Misuse) | natasha.callaghan@blackpoolcarers.org
Nigel McMurdo
Operations Director | nigel.mcmurdo@blackpoolcarers.org
Pat Sumner
Adult Respite Coordinator | pat.sumner@blackpoolcarers.org
Samantha Howard
Young Adult Carers’ Development Worker | samantha.howard@blackpoolcarers.org
Suzanne McEachran
Respite Activities Support Worker | suzanne.mceachran@blackpoolcarers.org
Terry Hodkinson
Head of Business Development & Fundraising | terry.hodkinson@blackpoolcarers.org
Tom McMurdo
Director of Finance and Resources | tom.mcmurdo@blackpoolcarers.org
Tracy Taylor
Footcare Practitioner | tracy.taylor@blackpoolcarers.org
OUR TRUSTEES
Nikki Blackburn
Trustee | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
Alison Gilmore
Treasurer | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
Ben Reilly
Trustee | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
John Topping
Trustee | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
Sarah Lambert
Chair of Trustees | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
Sarah Leighton
Trustee | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
Tracy Jackson
Trustee | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
OUR PRESIDENT
Professor Saul Becker
President | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
OUR PATRONS
Clive Hirst
Patron | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
Danielle Barnett MBE
Patron | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
John Barnett MBE DL
Patron | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
OUR AMBASSADOR
Hayley Kay
Ambassador | admin@blackpoolcarers.org
