“Being able to just push a button, and knowing that somebody can listen in, locate me, and then send me help if they need to, does make me feel a lot safer.”

Onward Homes prioritises the safety of their lone workers by implementing the SoloProtect solution, an advanced system designed to support their employees.

As a prominent housing association responsible for managing 35,000 properties in the Northwest of England, Onward recognises the inherent risks associated with lone working and has taken proactive measures to address this concern. The SoloProtect lone worker solution offers dedicated devices that enable their workforce to promptly and discreetly request assistance in emergency situations.

Helen Everitt, Neighbourhood Delivery Manager, highlights the significance of implementing the SoloProtect solution for their teams:

"The safety of our workforce is of the utmost importance to our organisation, particularly given the extensive amount of lone working our teams undertake. Our neighbourhood teams constantly engage with the community, organising initiatives, events, and conducting visits to customers' homes. Therefore, it is imperative that we provide them with adequate support. The SoloProtect lone worker devices instil a sense of security, providing our employees with peace of mind, knowing that help is just a button press away."

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By adopting a SoloProtect ID device, Onward demonstrates its unwavering commitment to the well-being of its employees, granting them an additional layer of support while carrying out their duties in the community or within clients' residences.

Michelle Stoney, Onward’s Health and Safety Manager, sheds light on the rationale behind selecting SoloProtect as their lone worker safety solution:

"Personal safety is paramount to our organisational values and ensuring we made the right choice of an appropriate solution was of great significance. It quickly became evident that SoloProtect could provide a solution that surpasses our requirements. It’s reassuring to have a reliable device we can depend on."

"We are happy to be working with SoloProtect. Their devices provide peace of mind to our lone workers throughout their workday. As a manager, it also assures me that my colleagues receive the necessary support while working alone. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our top priority, and the knowledge that Solo Protect is continuously monitoring and ready to provide the relevant assistance in the event of an incident is invaluable."