The manufacturers of the Identicom lone worker product, Connexion2, report responding to requests for the temporary deployment of its lone worker package to public sector workers involved in the delivery of services and vaccines to sufferers.
The increasing numbers of reported cases of the flu virus are beginning to put a strain on some public services. Concern that public sector employees will face growing anger from the public over depleted services during the flu epidemic has prompted a number of public sector organisations to contact Connexion2 for its lone worker solution, according to the firm.
Hence the firm adds a rollout of the lone worker package for public sector workers who are requesting the service on a short-term basis. Craig Swallow, Managing Director of Connexion2 said: "We are able to respond very quickly to requests for the temporary provision of our SoloProtect lone worker service, which is providing lone workers, who are under pressure dealing with the swine flu epidemic, with peace of mind knowing that they can quickly summon help if needed.”
In April the Department of Health announced that it had appointed Reliance to provide 30,000 NHS lone workers with the i750 Identicom lone worker alarm. Reliance has been contracted by the NHS Business Services Authority to provide a package to NHS staff, which includes supplying the Identicom device, end user training, 24/7 manned monitoring and service desk support.
The Department of Health’s decision to purchase Identicom follows full due diligence to ensure that the system chosen works for the user and the NHS. The lone worker device looks like a normal ID holder and is carried and operated in a discreet fashion. Importantly, the firm adds, Identicom helps engender a culture of dynamic risk assessment and is able to capture credible evidence in the event of an incident.
The 2007 winner of the ACPO Award at the IFSEC Security Industry Innovation Awards, Identicom has also has been awarded ACPO Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation. SBD is an initiative from the Association of Police Officers (ACPO) that aims to reduce crime through effective design.
About Identicom
Manufactured by Sheffield based Connexion2, Identicom is equipped with a tri-band GSM module, GSM SIM card, lithium battery and control electronics. Measuring 102x72x14mm and weighing 68 grams, Identicom‘s technology is all contained within the unit. The device includes a lanyard attachment that enables it to be worn around the neck as a standard ID and hides a ‘rip alarm’ function, which is triggered if the unit is forcibly removed from the wearer. Visit –
