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Hughes Electrical

Hughes Electrical Newmarket are part of a family run, independent electrical retailer. We sell and rent household appliances, TV and audio products as well as small domestic appliances. We have 7 members of staff who work in the branch including myself. Our main aim is to provide customers with a unique experience when they come in to store and to provide them with the products and service that they need and deserve. We offer a personal experience to the people of Newmarket when looking for new products for their home. We offer a range of services ensuring that all their needs are met when they come to us

Updated:
24 May 2018
Location:
East of England
Sectors:
Retail
Local Alliances:
Newmarket Dementia Action Alliance

1. Action Plan

1. The National Dementia Declaration lists seven outcomes that the DAA are seeking to achieve for people with dementia and their carers. How would you describe your organisation’s role in delivering better outcomes for people with dementia and their carers?

We are a retailer in the town centre, who provide a service to a whole range of customers. Our staff pride themselves on providing the help and support all our customers need and on many occasions this can include people with special requirements. Our rental service provides that help and support that many people need be it in the store or at home. Through training/awareness sessions we can improve our customers service further and recognise the signs of a customer that may have dementia/vulnerability. We could then use our experience and knowledge to share to the rest of the company. Thus helping other branches of or business to be more aware and improve our service even more. We have so many different options to assist people with dementia/vulnerabilities or disabilities so I am confident that we could help support on many levels.

2. What are the challenges to delivering these outcomes from the perspective of your organisation?

I do not see there being any challenges on delivering these outcomes. We already provide a service to the local community and help support customers from all back grounds. This will just help us improve our service even more. Our staff have already agreed to give up their time to attended any training sessions that may be required. Therefore the only thing that would be required would be further awareness training.

Member website

Hughes.co.uk

2. Actions

  • Improve our understanding of Dementia

    We will arrange for all staff/volunteers to be dementia aware to ensure greater understanding of the condition and how we can help.

    Status:
    Planning

  • Work in partnership with Newmarket DAA

    Hughes Electrical will work with the Newmarket Dementia Action Alliance to support Newmarket to become a dementia friendly community and encourage other organisations to attend Dementia Friends sessions and sign up to the Dementia Action Alliance.

    Status:
    Planning

  • Promoting dementia awareness

    Hughes Electrical will display the NDAA window sticker to show it is a member of the NDAA. Also when applicable and appropriate the dementia friendly sticker, to demonstrate it is a dementia friendly Company/Organisation/Retailer.

    Status:
    Planning

  • Promoting dementia awareness

    Hughes Electrical will display the NDAA window sticker to show it is a member of the NDAA. Also when applicable and appropriate the dementia friendly sticker, to demonstrate it is a dementia friendly Company/Organisation/Retailer.

    Status:
    Planning
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