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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Aaliyah Rugg

Seaside retreat saving and supporting struggling families

A mum who has been looking after her disabled daughter for over 60 years has praised a Southport "life-line".

Louise Dixon, 61, was born with cerebral palsy and has relied on her mum Anne, who is her sole carer. Anne's husband died six years ago and her son now lives in America, and Louise has been by her mum's side through it all.

But the pair, who live in Bolton, have said their "lifeline" came from a Southport service which offers carers that all-important respite, while also giving those with additional needs something to look forward to.

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