Safety check-ins for care and community visits
Lone worker check-ins for care and community visits
Care staff working on visits, outreach and appointments may benefit from a planned check-in before and after an isolated visit.
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Where timed check-ins may help
Examples include community care, domiciliary visits and outreach work. A Buddy should know the agreed response process if an alert arrives.
LoneBuddy is not a clinical emergency response system. Organisations should follow safeguarding, incident reporting and staff safety policies.
How LoneBuddy™ supports a lone-working check-in
1. Set up trusted Buddies
Choose contacts who understand what to do if they receive an alert. Recipients do not need the LoneBuddy app to receive SMS.
2. Start a timed check-in
A worker starts a safety session and confirms they are safe before the timer expires.
3. Follow the escalation procedure
If a check-in is missed, the app can attempt an SMS alert. The employer must establish and test its own response arrangements.
Team plans for your workforce
Business supports one manager and 20 workers at £35.99/month or £359.99/year. Business+ supports one manager and 50 workers at £71.99/month or £699.99/year.
Compare business plansWhat LoneBuddy is — and isn't
LoneBuddy is a privacy-focused, phone-based check-in tool. It is not an employer control room, a 24/7 staffed alarm receiving centre, a live GPS tracking dashboard or an emergency services dispatch service.
SMS delivery is not guaranteed. Mobile coverage, permissions, battery restrictions and device behaviour can prevent alerts. Employers should assess whether this approach meets their lone-worker risk profile and applicable obligations, including procedures for responding to missed check-ins.
Frequently asked questions
Can LoneBuddy help with care and community visits?
It can provide timed Android check-ins and SMS alerts to trusted Buddies as an additional safety measure. Suitability depends on the task, risks and mobile coverage.
Does it provide professional monitoring?
No. LoneBuddy does not provide a staffed alarm receiving centre or guaranteed response.
What business plans are available?
Business is £35.99/month or £359.99/year for one manager plus 20 workers. Business+ is £71.99/month or £699.99/year for one manager plus 50 workers.