Nigel Stead

Franchise Owner at Driving Miss Daisy UK

Nigel Stead is an experienced franchise owner at Driving Miss Daisy Ltd, a service dedicated to providing safe, reliable transportation and companionship to individuals with mobility challenges since August 2017. Prior to this role, Nigel held significant managerial positions, including Regional Manager at Go Train from 2011 to 2017, focusing on training and support for unemployed individuals, and Area Manager at Sainsburys from 2009 to 2010, where a successful performance was achieved in managing convenience stores in South London. Additionally, Nigel was an Area Manager at Woolworths from 2003 to 2009, overseeing 40 stores with extensive financial accountability, and had earlier roles as Regional Manager at Somerfield and Area Manager at Iceland, contributing to substantial profitability and leadership initiatives in each position. Nigel's career reflects a consistent emphasis on operational success, team engagement, and customer service excellence.

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Ipswich, United Kingdom

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Driving Miss Daisy UK

We want people to remain independent, socialise in their community and have lots of fun. So we provide companionship, safe transportation and confidence to make that happen. Driving Miss Daisy offers: - Accompaniment to, from and during hospital appointments - Specialist transportation and support for complex health needs - Transport and companionship for social events, family celebrations etc - Home to holiday airport, sea port or train station drop-off and collection - Shopping and everyday appointments - Long or short distance journeys - Companionship, respite at home - Children and young people attending education and after school activities - Visiting family and friends, short breaks - Day trips and tours - Taking pets to the vet - Bespoke UK or travel abroad, tailored to any itinerary (including for overseas travellers) We are flexible and adaptable, ensuring our services meet individual's needs especially when requiring a little extra assistance. Our vehicles are specially adapted for clients traveling seated in their wheelchairs, and we have plenty of space for additional passengers, luggage and some equipment too! We also offer tailored services for care providers that, combined with great rates, can ease the workload for care homes, home-based carers, day centres, schools and organisations that support people with particular health or social needs. If you would like to find out more about the services we provide, please call 0333 014 6211 and talk to one of our friendly Client Services team. We currently service over forty areas of the UK and are rapidly expanding. So, if you're interested in either our services, or joining our network please don't hesitate to get in touch on 0333 014 6211 to discuss opportunities. Alternatively, make an enquiry via our website: www.drivingmissdaisy.co.uk We believe that by supporting people to remain mobile, encouraging social interaction and providing companionship, they can live life to the full.


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11-50

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