It’s often said that kindness never goes unrewarded, but a much better rule for those supporting today’s charity and volunteer organisations would be ‘always plan ahead’. The sad reality is that these Good Samaritans face very real risks, with more than 160 attacks on lone…

There are many myths surrounding lone working that would have people believe, for example, that lone workers are those who work only in isolated or remote areas, who don’t need specific training, and that the only threat they face is violence or abuse from customers…

If your job involves working in remote locations, you might think that communicating with your colleagues back at the office is simple: you have a mobile phone and you’ll contact them if you need to. But what happens if the location you are working in…

Mobile phones have become an extension of our hands. It’s hard leaving home without them, and even when we’re in the office, they’re essential for pinging messages and utilising an ever-increasing array of apps. Lone workers, in particular are a growing part of the UK’s…