Meet the team
Pat McCarthy
Chief Executive Officer
Pat has over 20 years experience of working to support older people. She is passionate about fairness and social justice and the role this plays in ensuring people are able to remain in control of their lives.
After beginning her connection to the organisation as a volunteer in 1998, Pat has been instrumental in leading the changes and growth that we see today.
Valerie McGregor
SHOP Project Lead
Val has a background in advice and support work. The skills she brings to Better Lives demonstrate her tenacity in making sure individuals rights are respected and their choices are heard.
Val now leads our SHOP and CORE services across Knowsley.
Sue McCarthy
TASK Engagement Officer
Sue was a key part of the creation of the TASK service in 2004 and continues to build relationships with traders whilst providing information and support to our callers.
Sue leads the TASK Advisory Board within Better Lives.
Jayne McLaren
Organisation Administrator
Jayne started as a volunteer and now supports the wider team as the Organisation Administrator. Jayne deals with most of our TASK enquiries on a day-to-day basis, dealing with trader and caller enquiries.
Rachel Page
SHOP Project Officer
Anna
A Good Life Connector
As our Good Life Connector, Anna deals with our share of the project’s referrals. Anna specialises in supporting people to register with Property Pool to obtain suitable housing.