Lone worker solution switch

NHS Stockport has adopted
Skyguard’s lone worker safety service,
replacing its existing Identicom
solution purchased through a
framework agreement. In 2009, NHS
Trusts across England and Wales
purchased personal alarms for their
lone working employees through a
national framework agreement,
which was part-funded by the
government. Funding was only for the
first two years of the contract – after
which Trusts took responsibility for
the remainder of the contract.

With recent changes in public
sector spending, many Trusts are
now looking for more cost-effective,
viable alternatives to offer 24/7
backup and assistance for their lone
working staff. According to
Skyguard, its service is on average
7% cheaper compared to the Trust’s
previous provider; allows unlimited
numbers of users to share a device at
no extra cost; and is simple to use.