Meet the team

Pat McCarthy

Chief Executive Officer

Pat has over 20 years experience of working to support older people and 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 and the skills she brings to the projects at Better Lives demonstrate her tenacity in making sure individuals rights are respected and their choices are heard.

A lead in the previous COPA project supporting older people affected by cancer, Val now delivers the SHOP service across Knowsley and is a Connector with A Good Life project.

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 is the friendly voice you will mainly hear when you call us and behind the scenes she makes sure all of the admin of the organisation runs smoothly.

Jayne can provide information and support over the phone and she has a great sense of humour.