Who is Wendy Stevens - Social Services lady from The Broken Bridge and what is their importance?

Wendy Stevens works for Social Services in Liverpool. She is at first seen by Ginny as a threat. As the truth about Ginny's family is revealed, Wendy becomes a confidant and a good female role model for Ginny. Wendy helps Ginny get used to her new half-brother and she is also instrumental in verifying that Ginny is fostered out to Maeve Sullivan during the time Tony Howard is in prison. Wendy acts as a friend and mother figure to Ginny.