North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership

Protecting frontline staff

Background

It has been reported that 100,000 public sector workers were assaulted last year. To support staff working in their local communities, Buying Solutions offers access to a range of Lone Worker Protection products and services.  With incidents of threat and violence becoming a reality for thousands of frontline public sector workers, being able to provide adequate support with real time emergency assistance should be a priority for all organisations. Suppliers offer a range of service options and mobile devices which can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of the user organisation. Lone Worker Protection can assist in any number of situations. Applications include;

Vulnerable Charity & Voluntary Workers;  Neighbourhood Wardens; Parking Attendants & Wardens; Community Workers: Care Workers; Building Control Surveyors;   Court Officers;    Environmental Health Inspectors; Witness Protection;    Probation Officers;   Transport Enforcement Officers; Mobile Library Staff;   Refuse Collectors;   Park Rangers;  Forestry Workers

Who can use the offering?

This offering is open to all public sector bodies in the UK.
 
Key features and benefits of the offering

• Employees enjoy the reassurance that an emergency support centre is only a phone call away.
• Depending on your requirements, features such as management reporting, user location and online tracking are available.  
• Allows the customer to improve procurement efficiency within their organisation.
• Customer reassurance regarding EU compliance and conformity to current legislation and the security of Government terms and conditions.

Contact Details

If you have any questions, or wish to move things forward, please contact:
 
Matthew Robertson
OGC Buying Solutions
Tel: 01603 704969
Email: matthew.robertson@ogcbs.gsi.gov.uk