Clair Bloomfield – Operations Director
I have worked in the VCFSE sector for 22 years working mainly with Community CVS. I have seen many changes over that time, and I am able to adapt to a changing environment. I started at CVS in May 2002 as an admin assistant for the Community Network, and I am a prime example of the ‘grow your own’ philosophy that CVS invest in.
I am that person in the organisation that most staff go to if they have a problem, I have a good rapport with staff members. I am aware of the different team dynamics, and I always aim to be sensitive and to find a solution.
Previously, I have worked with the Consortium (now Spring North) as Finance Officer and have had a variety of job roles including, cost negotiator at a firm of solicitors, Officer Manager in a nursery school, Physiotherapy Assistant at Chorley Hospital and an Accounts Clerk. I have learned a wealth of knowledge and experience in all my roles which have been transferable and support my current role – Operations Director at CVS.
My role is to oversee the project by supporting the Team Lead to ensure delivery and targets are being met. I have the overarching responsibility of liaising with the commissioners and reporting to Blackpool Hospital and NHSE.
Outside of work
I enjoy baking – just ask the team at CVS!
I am very family orientated, and my weekends are taken up with my 3 children and 2 granddaughters.
Syka Quraishi – Strategic Health Lead/BCSP Team Lead
I have worked in the VCFSE sector for 21 years. My longest standing employment to date was with East Lancashire Deaf Society for 18 years which unfortunately ended in May 2019 when the organisation went into administration. I have seen many changes over that time, and I am able to adapt to a changing environment. I have enhanced my knowledge and skills in any role I have held in my employment.
ELDS was a registered charity working with Deaf people (and had projects ranging from Family Support, Youth to Apprentice programmes).
Roles included project management including delivery and reporting – the biggest project being Kings Court of which I was the General Manager. I was also responsible for the social enterprises which branched off this – Kings Nursery, the Courthouse Restaurant and Home Solutions.
I joined CVS in March 2022 and have worked across various projects primarily based in the core directorate. My secondment to the Initial Response Service at the Mount in Accrington gave me an insight into the NHS ways of working.
I also co-ordinated the PASTA project funded by Blackburn with Darwen Public Health Subsequently, In November 2024, I was offered an honorary contract as an admin officer for the BCSP.
An exciting opportunity came along in April 2025 for a Strategic Health Lead. I applied and was successful! The role has an element of the overall responsibility of the BCSP Health Promotion Service, including targets, delivery and reporting. I’m very excited to be part of the project and looking forward to driving it to further successes! The role will also include development of alternate health projects at CVS.
Outside of work
I have two boys who are involved in grassroots football. My weekends are spent standing at sidelines during their league matches as well as darts training. If I’m not watching them play at a match (come rain or shine), we are watching football matches at stadiums or at home on the TV!
I am Blackburn born and bred so have a lot of family very local. When I get a break from football, I enjoy spending time with extended family.
Lorraine Morris – BCSP Deputy Health Promotion Specialist/Health Promotion Officer
I have worked in the voluntary sector for 25 years and within the NHS for 7 ½ years. In 2000 I was engaged as a Project Worker to work for children and young adults with learning disabilities, in 2005 I secured a position as an Adult Carers Support Worker supporting families who cared for adults with disabilities.
I joined the BCSP HP Team in October 2017 as a BCSP GP & Community Officer, my main role was to work in low uptake Blackpool GP surgeries – engaging via telephone and face to face meetings with patients that had not responded to the invite to complete the bowel screening kits. In 2019 I took on the role of BCSP HP Operational Lead. In July 2023 I took on the role as Team Lead, through the role I managed the team, coordinated the development, delivery, monitoring of the BCSP HP team’s work. In 2024 a took a short break from the service returning in 2025 taking on the role of BCSP Deputy Health Promotion Specialist/Health Promotion Officer. Within this role I support the work of the BCSP Health Promotion Specialist Lead and work in South Cumbria developing and delivering the CFAKC’s.
Outside of work
I love to craft, making cards and gifts.
My favourite film is Bridget Jones Diary.
I love a good murder mystery either on the tv or a via an audio book.
I love Christmas – I am the neighbour that has all the house decorated, inside and out by the 3rd week in November.
Andrea Pugh – BCSP Health Promotion Officer
I have worked in voluntary sector since 1996 starting in London where I lived after attending university, I worked for Hearing Concern, a national deaf and hard of hearing charity managing their helpline, and a voluntary organisation called Defeating Deafness where I set up their helpline. In 2005 after leaving the big smoke, I moved to Lancashire to live near my Lancashire mother, here I worked in mainly health and wellbeing roles within the community, in a footcare project for Age UK Blackburn with Darwen and Age UK Lancashire. I worked for Wigan and Leigh Housing as a Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator for Older People! While living in Bristol for a couple of years I worked for a Carers Organisation, co-ordinating a Volunteer Sitting Service.
I have been working as a Bowel Cancer Screening Community/GP Engagement Officer since November 2017. Initially I worked in the Fylde and Wyre area but now work in the Greater Preston and West Lancs area undertaking the ‘Call for a Kit Clinics’ which involve engaging with patients within GP surgeries who have not responded to the bowel cancer screening kits. I also provide training to different organisations in the area and attend events such as melas, health and wellbeing fairs in the community to promote the awareness of bowel cancer screening.
Likes – Talking about poo!
Outside of work
I love hiking, travelling, gardening, floristry, yoga, history, arts and culture wildlife photography and live music. Recently I have been to see Peter Gabriel, Sting, Blondie and The Who and different lesser-known bands of different genres as well.
I do not like- CLOWNS and MEAT (I have been a pescatarian for many years! So, I prefer it to be alive!)
Ruby Anwar – BCSP Health Promotion Officer
My working background is very extensive in customer service and aviation industry, with over 30 years’ experience in working face to face with the public. In that time, I have also worked as an Assistant Radiologist at Ramsey Hospital, Chorley, and Healthcare Assistant in the CT Scan Unit in Blackburn. I am also a professional interpreter, and have worked with the Home Office, Police and Courts providing interpreting and translation in four languages – Urdu, Punjabi, Hindko and Pashto – including work with asylum seekers and safeguarding within the local communities.
I have a degree in Criminology and accreditation in Level 3 Counselling.
I am a personable individual who always remains friendly and calm, even in demanding and pressurised situations with targets and deadlines to maintain. I always present a professional and open character, and particularly relish challenging roles which assist the public. My current role with the BCSP allows me to showcase my skills in engaging with the public and providing a vital service.
Outside of work
Outside of work I am continuously busy with my family, cooking and getting together on a day-to-day basis.
I enjoy walking, taking in the local Lancashire countryside and regularly climbing to Darwen Tower, and like to occasionally get out my badminton racquet!
I have travelled extensively, enjoying trips with family to Dubai, Pakistan, New York, West Indies and many more destinations over the years.
Saima Zeb – BCSP Health Promotion Officer
My background is in community engagement, I have worked in the community for 20 years in various roles: Project Coordinator, Adult Tutor, Community Interpreter, IQA and other roles in a voluntary capacity.
I have recently completed a Masters in Community Leadership and a level 7 qualification from the institute of Leadership and management.
In 2024 I joined Blackburn CVS as Health Promotion Officer for the Bowel Screening Service.
Known for my passion in community engagement and social responsibility, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can actively contribute to the betterment of society. I am dedicated to creating meaningful connections, fostering inclusivity, and empowering individuals to create positive change.
Outside of work
Outside of work, I am member of the Freire Institute, currently studying his work and hoping to become a Freire Practitioner.
I am an avid reader and enjoy participating in book clubs.
Shakil Salam – BCSP Health Promotion Officer
I have over 25 years of experience of working with Public & voluntary Sector. I moved from Rugby to Blackburn in 1985 and started a job with Hyndburn Borough Council as Housing Officer. I then went on to become a manager for the only multicultural day centre for Age Concerns based in Blackburn. This role was unique and had a significant positive impact for the older Asian community. I then started work within NHS in 1996 as a Community Development Officer. This role lasted for 13 years and gave me an excellent opportunity to engage with local multicultural communities. Alongside this I taught Urdu and bilingual Skills at Blackburn College. I joined Cares Contact (now Carers Link Lancashire) as a Health lead and supporting carers and providing training to GP/Health professionals.
In 1997, I started my new role as BCSP GP & Community Officer. I was given the task to cover Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire area to work with low uptake GP Practices. My main role is to arrange Call for a Kit Clinic, Health Promotion of Bowel Screening Programme and providing training to community groups and organisations.
Outside of work
I do a health show on Pendle Community Radio.
I love cakes and spicy food.
I go for a walk and enjoy photography & videography.
I am Trustee of Abaseen Foundation – a charity supporting Health & Education in Pakistan.
Last update: Wednesday 16th July 2025