TeamTalk - August Edition Issue 8 Issue 8 | Page 2

Look out for the links to further information  From page 1 and purpose. Our purpose is the same as it was 51 years ago – to meet housing need. And we’ll make sure we provide more homes and deliver great services. A lot has changed for the sector in the past few weeks – but our mission and purpose is timeless. Paul Hackett Chief Executive SET proud to become Dementia Friends Dementia will affect a growing number of our residents. So we’ve signed up to the national and local Dementia Action Alliances. We’ve pledged to encourage staff to become Dementia Friends. This means learning a little about what it’s like to live with dementia. There are two ways to do this: „„ Set aside 60 minutes at a team meeting for a Dementia Friends briefing. Contact Robin Deane who can help. „„ Go online to the Dementia Friends website where you can register and watch a video. „„ All of SET are proud to have become Dementia Friends, and hope you’ll join them. www.ahintranet.org.uk/teamtalk Awards „„ Well done to our London Development Team who’ve been shortlisted for a trio of awards at the National Housing Awards 2015. They’re finalists in the categories of Best Large Development (Brighton Road, Coulsdon), Best Small Development (Sydenham Road, Lewisham) and Excellence in Customer Service „„ We’re up for two Croydon Business Excellence Awards as well – Commitment to the Community and Best Business for Customer Service „„ Finally, we’re been shortlisted for an amazing FOUR 24housing Awards - Best Green Scheme, Care & Support Provider, Welfare Wise and Best Training Scheme. Did you know? Meet the pension experts! Calling all members of the AmicusHorizon Pension Plan - have you booked your free pensions review? The experts will be in Sittingbourne on 26 to 27 August, Croydon on 3 to 4 September and Battle on 7 to 8 September. Email Donnie Mackay or Angela Shipley to book your appointment. 2 Edition 66 - August 2015