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Who benefits most from a personal alarm?
Personal alarms are most effective for people with increased fall risk, social isolation or a reduced ability to call for help. Correct identification is key to impact. Starting point: risk and ability…
Report a workplace accident – step by step
Reporting a workplace accident is essential – but preventing them is even more important. With the right procedures and solutions, you protect both staff and your business. When must you report a…
Deputy responsibility for safety – what does it mean in practice?
A Court of Protection deputy is not only responsible for managing finances – the role also carries a duty of care for the person's wellbeing and safety. In the UK, this flows…
How do automatic alarms work in fall incidents?
Falls are one of the most common causes of serious workplace injuries – and in lone working situations, consequences can be more severe because no one is nearby to respond. Automatic alarms…
5 scenarios where a personal alarm can save lives
In critical situations where every minute counts, a personal alarm can be decisive. Here are five scenarios where fast alerting can save lives in lone working. When seconds make the difference In…
Employer health and safety duties – what must employers do?
Employer health and safety duties mean that the employer bears overall responsibility for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. The duties are set out in HASAWA 1974 and the Management of…
How to ensure lone workers can always get help in time
In lone working situations, the time to help is often the critical factor. An incident that would otherwise be manageable can become serious if no one detects it in time. Here we…
Violence and threats at work – how to protect lone workers
Violence and threats at work affect thousands of employees in the UK every year – and the risk is greatest for those who work alone. Employers have a clear legal duty to…
What is an assistive technology prescriber?
A prescriber assesses needs and recommends assistive equipment. The role carries responsibility for the right intervention and user safety. A central role in health and social care An assistive technology prescriber is…
Deputy vs Lasting Power of Attorney – what is the difference?
In the UK, there are two main ways in which someone can be authorised to make decisions for a person who lacks mental capacity: a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and a…
Lone working accidents – the most common incidents
A workplace accident involving a lone worker often has more serious consequences than it would otherwise – without colleagues nearby, help takes longer to arrive. Here we set out the most common…
Property and financial affairs deputy – what does the role mean?
A property and financial affairs deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection to manage the money, property and financial decisions of someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so themselves.…
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