P6,7,8 Industry News NEW 2:Layout 1 23/03/2021 13:46 Page 7 IndustryNews Carry on screening: EDA Training Awards go virtual
Margaret Fitzsimons, EDA CEO, added “The EDA wasn’t going to let the pandemic stop us celebrating these fantastic achievements. Now in its seventh year, this is the first time (and hopefully the last) that we’ve held it virtually. We hope that next year we’ll be back at our usual location high above the London skyline at The Shard. Of course, this year’s winners will join us there next year alongside the 2022 winners, for a double celebration.” The Awards were sponsored by the EDA’s partners in the delivery of the
apprenticeship service, EDA Apprenticeships Plus. EDA Learning Achievement Awards 2021 winners are as follows:
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or the first time on screen, the EDA’s Annual Learner Achievement Award trophies were presented to 10 outstanding
individuals from wholesaler and manufacturer businesses recently. Around 70 guests – family members, friends, and business colleagues – joined the virtual ceremony alongside the Association’s Board of Management, celebrating outstanding performances in the Electrical Distributors’ Association’s Product Knowledge Modules or in an apprenticeship. “As President, this event is a high point in my year,” says CEF’s Chris
Ashworth. “It is a pleasure to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that these people have invested in their careers and to share their achievements far and wide to encourage other talented individuals to look for careers in the UK’s electrotechnical sector. We need people like this in our businesses today. “It also proves that learning is lifelong: some of our winners are just
starting out in their careers but we are also presenting an award to a Managing Director – Joanne Southgate, MDE Electrical Supplies in Suffolk.”
For outstanding performance in the EDA Product Knowledge Modules l Olli Jeffs, Sales Assistant, CEF, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire l Megan Longden, Profit Centre Manager, Electric Center, Brighton, Sussex l Joanne Southgate, Managing Director, MDE Electrical Supplies, Ipswich, Suffolk
l Dyllon Parsons, Sales Advisor, Power Wholesale Ltd, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire
For outstanding performance in an apprenticeship l Molly Neary, Trade Counter and Admin Assistant, Medlock Electrical Distributors, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
l Lauren Notton, Sales Office Apprentice, Termination Technology, Bristol l William Burrows, Trade Counter Manager, Regent Electrical Distributors, Rochester, Kent
l Callum Partridge, Branch Assistant, Rexel UK Ltd, Braintree, Essex l Lewis Welham, Warehouse Assistant, Stearn Electric Co Ltd, Leighton Buzzard
l James Gulliver, Trainee, Western Electrical, Exeter, Devon EICUpdate
Supporting in every capacity C
hristine had worked for a major wholesaler for over a decade when she had to retire early to care for her mother Marie.
Marie’s behaviour had become erratic and her personality was changing. She was verbally and physically abusive and she suffered several falls. Christine contacted the Electrical Industries Charity who signposted her to local social services. Social services facilitated a move into permanent residential care for Marie which alleviated some stress from Christine. Within residential care Marie’s behaviour remained challenging and she
would often insult care staff. Marie refused to eat, drink and take medication. Marie would also physically challenge staff. Meanwhile, Christine was still struggling to get a formal diagnosis for her
mother. Marie was asked to leave the home and she had to move back in with Christine. Struggling with stress and mounting frustration with the lack of diagnosis Christine’s mental state deteriorated. Christine contacted the Electrical Industries Charity again. The Electrical
Industries Charity provided therapy which took place over video chat so Christine could still manage her mother’s care. The Charity provides support to any former or current employee of the electrical and energy sector using the four branches of their Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Utilising the EAP, The Electrical Industries Charity funded a consultation with
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Within the UK 850,000 people live with dementia. There are lots of different types of dementia including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s Disease and Vascular dementia. Christine approached the charity when her mother began to display signs of dementia.
a consultant geriatrician. The geriatrician diagnosed Marie with fronto- temporal dementia which explained Marie’s ever-changing behaviour. Equipped with a formal diagnosis and better understanding of Marie’s needs Christine found a more suitable residential home and Marie’s needs, although increasing, are well catered to. The Electrical Industries Charity also supported with legal advice and helped Christine to put Enduring Power of Attorney in place if Marie’s mental state continues to decline. The Electrical Industries Charity were able to support Christine to
safeguard her and her mother’s wellbeing. Christine has now found new freedom to pursue a part-time role within the industry.
The Electrical Industries Charity can help you gain peace of mind in trying times. If you need assistance please contact the Electrical Industries Charity welfare team on 0800 652 1618 or
support@electricalcharity.org.
You can also help to support the Electrical Industries Charity Employee Assistance Programme by playing powerLottery. Find out more here:
https://www.electricalcharity.org/lottery
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