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Mental health

A Day in the Life of Nyasha – Occupational Therapist at AFG

Discover what a typical day looks like for an Occupational Therapist at one of our mental health hospitals.

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“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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From Mental Health Nurse to Registered Manager – Carol’s Journey with AFG

Carol joined AFG 25 years ago as a Mental Health Nurse at one of our Independent Hospitals in Lancashire and has progressed to Registered Manager of one of our mental health hospitals.

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Kirsty’s Story – from HR Advisor to Chief Operating Officer

Having joined AFG fifteen years ago, Kirsty’s career journey has seen her progress into a senior leadership position, helping to drive growth across the organisation.

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Marion’s story – overcoming chronic pain to get first job in social care 

Marion Barraclough has a condition called degenerative disc disease, meaning she has experienced chronic pain throughout her adult life. She has, however, learnt to manage her health condition and is now loving her first job as a Support Worker with AFG.

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Learning disabilities

Sarah’s story – being empowered to use her voice

Sarah, 37 years old, is one of the people we support on behalf of St Helens Council. She has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and dysphagia.

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Mental health

Jean’s story – supported to live in her own home for the first time

Jean* is 76 years old and has been supported by AFG since 2018. She has a long-standing diagnosis of treatment resistant paranoid schizophrenia, meaning she experiences persistent persecutory delusions, auditory hallucinations (voices) and has a lack of insight into her condition.

*name changed to protect identity

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