Spokespeople
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has a range of expert spokespeople available for comment or interview. Please contact the Press Team to request an interview.
Liz Fenton, Chief Executive
Liz is Chief Executive and the main spokesperson for The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. She joined the Trust in this role in May 2011. She was also Chief Executive of Voluntary Action Westminster for 15 years, during which time she was a founder member of Westminster Carers Service.Liz is able to discuss all issues relating to carers and the work of The Trust.
Moira Fraser, Director of Policy
Moira is available to talk about policy and legislation, specialist carers’ services such as mental health carers’ support, third sector, funding issues and carers’ rights.
Emma Smale, Policy and Parliamentary Officer
Emma manages our relations with Parliamentarians and the political parties making sure that carers' issues are at the heart of national debates.
SCOTLAND
Florence Burke, Director for Scotland
Florence joined The Trust in March 2008, after 11 years with CEiS (Community Enterprise in Scotland), providing tailored support to social economy organisations, such as Carers’ Centres and leading on a range of regeneration initiatives. Florence is our main spokesperson for carers' issues in Scotland.
Lynn Williams, Policy Officer (Scotland)
Lynn joined The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in August 2009 after 14 years with Careers Scotland and Skills Development Scotland. Working first as a Careers Adviser with adults and young people, Lynn has extensive experience of employability, skills development and career guidance. In moving latterly into a policy/strategic development role Lynn’s portfolio included equalities issues and delivering on a UK wide project with Jobcentre Plus. Lynn’s role includes influencing policy, strategy and legislation for carers and building relationships with politicians across all political parties. Lynn is also a carer, and was a young carer.
Louise Morgan, Development Manager (Young Carers - Scotland)
Louise works with all the young carers’ projects in Scotland and with the Scottish Government to develop new services and legislation to support young carers. She can speak about every aspect of issues affecting young carers.
