NAPpads

On any given night over 200,000 families and individuals experience homelessness across the England alone. These figures include rough sleeping, people living in cars, sheds, garages, and other unconventional buildings, sofa surfing, hostels and temporary accommodation such as Bed & Breakfasts

In 2018, the UK Government rough sleeping count for England, found there has been a 94% increase since 2013, and 165% increase overall since 2010. This situation is increasing as a result of the pandemic as the figures for ‘working homeless’ increase.

Many of these people are defined as Entrenched Homeless, people who may be living a rough sleeping lifestyle, or who has a history of long-term hostel living and repeated periods of rough sleeping.

Many of these people experiencing homelessness are subject to abuse and exploitation and more than 8 out of 10 people (85%) reported having a chronic health condition, therefore likely to die prematurely.

Protectal have designed and developed an innovative (and mobile), accommodation facility to offer safety and secure shelter, with innovative Vital Life Signs Sensor System, (vytalsign) to ensure dignity for people using them.

The NAPpad is make up of four (4) single occupancy pads. It can plug into available mains and water services or stand-alone and be self-sufficient. It is designed to be safe, secure and energy efficient, with durability to minimise any potential for damage. It is low-cost and low-demand for operators input.

As part of the development and build of the NAPpad we engaged the Salvation Army, Shelter, other homeless charities and volunteer groups, Local authorities, as well as their operations teams and their service users. Their inputs were part of the NAPpad development and design.

The design is seen as the opportunity to encourage first-step intervention into the often-entrenched lifestyle.

The affordable design and simplicity of the NAPpad allows for quick turnaround for operators to offer daytime provision for homeless shift workers, excluded from hostel accommodation due to their work patterns.

Designed and built with input from the Salvation Army, homeless charities, outreach workers, and people suffering homelessness.
Keeps someone safe, warm and off the streets using the same amount of energy as a domestic lightbulb.
Non-invasively core signs of life monitoring, ensures a dignified and uninterrupted sleep for users whilst increasing the chances of survival in the event of an emergency.
The design has been identified by experts in the field of mental health as a really good resource people who may be symptomatic with mental health issues such as paranoia, delusions, post traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety/depression, trauma, or been a victim of previous violence/abuse.
Stand-alone or ‘plug-in’ access to water and power means it can be deployed where it is most needed.
Grey water use for toilets.
Single occupancy, steel structure and safety locking means security for occupants.
Serviceability means reduced cost to operate around the clock for accommodation.
Remote access control reduces operator cost.
Durable design and materials to minimise potential damage.
Building Standards adherence reduces user and operator risks.

Price per 4 unit NAPpad is available on application.

Protectal have arranged funding initiatives available based upon a price per pad per night basis. Available on application.

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