If you ask me…

Which health or social care professional has been most use
to you?
All the staff at the Bury and Rochdale walk-in health centre.

If you ran care services in your area what would you do
differently?
Have more NHS chiropodists and dentists.

What would make your life better?

A DIY handyman.

What three words best describe you?
Campaigner, helpful, having a conscience.

What event most changed your life?
When I began working for Bury social services in 1971.

Has any government policy ever benefited you
personally?
The single assessment process.

Who or what is your dream date?
It was the day I married my Jonny.

What is your greatest achievement?

Becoming the home care organiser for Bury Council.

What makes you happy?
Walking down the street and smiling at someone and them smiling
back.

When were you last angry?
Last week, when I got a letter from a health agency.

When did you last cry?
Whenever I think of my late husband Jonny.

Who do you most admire?
Linda O’Sullivan and her team at Bury Housing Concern.

How would you like to be remembered?
As a trouble-shooter.

What is the most important lesson you have
learned?
Look into things before you decide.