Kulsum Patel, Helpdesk Officer and Administrator

Staff Portrait, Kulsum Patel

Kulsum started as a volunteer at Care Network Hub and when a role became available we were delighted that she was successful in joining the Care Network team on a more formal basis in August 2016. Kulsum is a real people person and enjoys working at Care Network Hub, supporting the public who come to Care Network for information, help, and support.

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Happy Easter from Care Network

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Notes from our Hear Us Heroes Meeting in February 2024

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Philomena Strickland, Disability Inclusion Officer

Our Irish Dancing superstar Philomena joined our team in November 2021 as our Disability Inclusion Officer.
Caroline Evans, Healthy Homes Officer

Caroline joined the Care Network team in April 2022, supporting our Healthy Homes project across the borough.
Adedolapo Akinbobola, Helpdesk Officer and Adminstrator

Adedolapo has recently joined the team here at Care Network as a Helpdesk Officer and Adminstrator.
Zoe Braithwaite, Healthy Homes Liaison Officer

Zoe is one of the newest members of our team here at Care Network, working as a Healthy Homes Liaison Officer.
Dani Boniface, Marketing and Design Consultant

Dani previously joined Care Network back in 2013 as our Helpdesk and Marketing Assistant until she relocated a year later and began supporting us remotely. This year, she has re-joined the team as our Marketing and Design Consultant.
Deanna Dabrowski, Helpdesk Officer and Administrator

Deanna has joined the Care Network Team to support on our Helpdesk and Safe Trader Scheme team for 3 days a week. Deanna studied Social Work and Children, Schools and Families at the University of Central Lancashire.
Hussain Mulla, Helpdesk Officer and Administrator

Hussain joined the Care Network team in 2021 working on the front desk at Care Network Hub. Since the age of 19, Hussain has worked locally for Blackburn with Darwen council and briefly with Lancashire County Council.
Fatiha Ahmed, Disability Support and Administration Officer

Fatiha has recently joined our team to help support residents of the Borough who have a learning disability or autism and is currently working on the Covid Community Champions project.
Kathryn Williams, Helpdesk and Healthy Homes Liaison Officer

Kathryn joined Care Network in October 2013 and now works across all the services that fall under our mission of 'Caring about your home'.
Sue Veneziale, Helpdesk Officer

Sue Veneziale has worked on the Care Network Helpdesk since March 2008. During this time she has built up a great deal of knowledge and experience and really enjoys her time working on the Helpdesk, passing valuable information and help onto the customers.

Contact details

We try and make ourselves as easy to contact as possible. Here are the different ways you can get in touch.
About us

Care Network believes that everyone is entitled to an independent, healthy and safe life. Whether it's support for you or someone close to you, support at home or in your community. We will do everything we can to inform you and connect you with quality services for your continued wellbeing.
Changes To Energy Bill Support From April 2023

Make sure you are up to date with the latest information and announcement from the Chancellor regarding energy bill support changes from Spring next year...
Care Network Hub

A multi agency drop-in hub in Blackburn with Darwen for the whole community with information on activities and support available borough wide.
Caring about safe, trusted, local traders...

Over 50 quality assured local businesses so that vulnerable people in Blackburn with Darwen can arrange home improvements easily and with peace of mind.
Make a Referral

Whether you want to refer yourself or someone you support, just fill in one simple form and we will get in touch with you.
Home maintenance

We work with trustworthy and skilled local traders so that you can quickly and easily arrange for jobs to be carried out to maintain your home.
The Billy Project

Female only gym-based charity that helps you to improve your knowledge of health & nutrition, build your confidence, meet people and create friendships in Blackburn with Darwen. Adults and Junior programmes.
Information and Signposting

We provide an information and signposting service for residents of Blackburn with Darwen to support their independence, health and wellbeing.
Shelter Lancashire

Helping people in Blackburn with Darwen with advice and support regarding housing, debt and welfare benefit issues.