Protecting workers in social housing

Many social housing, work alone or in high-risk environments. Prioritise their safety and security with a lone worker safety device or app.

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10%

Increase in physical assaults on housing workers (Inside Housing 2019)

7.9

Assaults for every 100 frontline housing workers (Inside Housing 2019)

2,006

Total assaults reported from frontline housing workers (Inside Housing 2019)

Social housing risks

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Working alone, off peak, or in the community.

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Harassment and abuse.

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Physical assaults and violence.

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Trips, falls and incapacitation.

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Working in isolated or rural areas.

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Accidents or injuries.

The ID Touch is popular with social housing workers

It's a personal safety device combined with an ID badge which means it's very convenient and discreet to activate. But we understand that one size doesn't fit all. So why not mix and match to suit the requirements of your team?

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Our other devices:

Features to protect the social housing industry

Our customers choose from a mix of safety features to best suit the requirements of their workforce, reduce risk, and improve occupational safety and wellbeing.

Red Alert (Panic Button)

A Red Alert is a 24/7 emergency panic button, designed to quickly get help to your lone workers at the push of a button.

Man Down Alarm

Our Man Down Alarm, sometimes referred to as a 'Incapacitation Alert' or 'Person Down Alarm', provides a quick emergency response if a SoloProtect device or mobile app detects incapacitation due to a slip, trip or fall.

Ready2Talk®

Ready2Talk is an innovative, proactive chaperone service designed to support workers in situations where there’s a clear safety risk.

Check-In

The Check-In feature allows a user to record a short message, providing information about their location and activity to inform any subsequent alerts.

Monitoring Timer

In areas with low signal, the Monitoring Timer offers extensive protection and peace of mind to your lone and remote working employees.

Mass Notification System

Our mobile app customers can send mass notifications to colleagues to alert them of potential risks or live incidents that could affect their personal safety and/ or business operations.

Latest Location

Monitor the location of your mobile workforce to track the progress of work, redeploy workers to where they're needed, and identify efficiencies.

24/7 Monitoring Centre

The Monitoring Centre is a 24/7, state-of-the-art environment, where highly-trained operators deliver the best possible response for your lone workers.

SoloProtect Insights

The power behind our solution: onboarding, training, device/app allocation, reporting, location data, alarm evidence, risk messaging, and more.

Benefits for the social housing industry

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Protection for employees 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Document incidents, abuse and assaults.

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Receive up to date location information on your workers.

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Deliver dashboard reporting to key stakeholders.

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Protection against trips, falls and incapacitation.

Protecting social housing leaders for over 20 years

"I cannot stress enough the importance of implementing a lone worker solution. It is our responsibility not only to ensure the safety of our lone workers but also to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to their welfare."

"The SoloProtect lone worker devices instill a sense of security, providing our employees with peace of mind, knowing that help is just a button press away."

"The lone worker devices from SoloProtect give our employees assurance that support will be available at the press of a button."

Frequently asked questions

How can SoloProtect help reduce the risk of physical assaults on social housing workers?

SoloProtect offers personal safety devices like the ID Touch, which are designed to provide discreet and immediate access to help in case of physical assaults or emergencies. These devices allow social housing workers to document incidents, receive real-time location tracking, and access 24/7 emergency support, thereby reducing the risk and impact of physical assaults.

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What features are included in SoloProtect devices to protect social housing workers?

SoloProtect devices offer a range of features to protect social housing workers, including Red Alert for emergency assistance, Man Down Alarm for fall detection, Check-In and Monitoring Timer for routine safety checks. These features ensure workers are protected against harassment, abuse, physical assaults, and accidents, providing peace of mind and improved safety.

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Are SoloProtect devices suitable for all types of social housing workers?

Yes, SoloProtect devices are versatile and suitable for various roles within the social housing sector. Whether workers are conducting home visits, working in the community, or managing administrative tasks, there is a SoloProtect device or app that meets their specific safety needs. The devices can be customised to suit different working environments and risks.

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