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We’ve been positively impacting lives for over 30 years. We build a sense of belonging by encouraging the people we support to define the independent life they want and take positive steps towards it.

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We’ve been positively impacting lives for over 30 years

We build a sense of belonging by encouraging the people we support to define the independent life they want and take positive steps towards it.

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Our colleagues

“I feel part of a team with a common purpose” – Craig’s journey from Support Worker to Learning Partner at AFG

Read about Craig’s 15-year career journey with AFG…

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Learning disabilities

Kev’s story – supported to live a completely different life

Kev, 33, who is autistic and nonverbal, is now is living a completely different life after the breakdown of his previous support.

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Lisa’s story: from Support Worker to Senior Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Peet started working at our independent hospital in Wigan as a Support Worker in 2011 and is now in a leadership role as a Senior Nurse Practitioner.

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International Nurses Day: lecturer in nursing on why he still loves a busy shift

This International Nurses Day, Edge Hill University lecturer Allen O’Connor is sharing his career journey, why he continues to pick up clinical shifts and his interest in how board games can support people with complex mental health conditions.

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From Support Worker to Head of Development – Carol’s career journey with AFG over 29 years

Carol has worked in a range of roles during her 29-year career journey with AFG, helping to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

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‘I give people the tools they need to make a positive difference’ – Carol’s career journey at AFG

Having joined AFG nine years ago, Carol has made a positive impact in a number of roles throughout the organisation. Learn more about her journey with AFG…

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