Project Helix
Status:
Live
Project Reference Number:
NIA_NGN_359
STRATEGY THEME:
  • Consumer vulnerability
START DATE:
END DATE:

Project summary
Funding Licensee(s):
  • Cadent - Central
  • Cadent - Eastern
  • Cadent - North London
  • Cadent - North West
  • Cadent - West Midlands
Funding mechanism:
  • NIA_RIIO-2
Technology:
  • Health and Safety
  • Protection
  • Stakeholder Engagement
Expenditure:
£100,100
Third Party Collaborators:
  • Affotek
  • Energy Innovation Centre
Summary
Learnings
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The number of deaths reported annually due to carbon monoxide poisoning is between 30-60; with 53 reported in 2019 by the Office of National Statistics. About 4,000 people attend A&E with suspected Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and of these 200 people are admitted to hospital every year. CO related incidents constitute 10% of calls to fire services. Lower levels of less than 70 parts per million (PPM) or undiagnosed carbon monoxide poisoning produce lasting neurological damage, memory loss and difficulties in concentration.  

Benefits

Using the NGN CBA model, it was calculated that the SROI has a score of 76% return on investment. This is a positive SROI calculation due to how the project can affect consumers, the NHS, other emergency services and the relationship between vulnerable customers and ill health.  
Prevention of death, disability and health welfare for users is a clear impact indicator in reaching a high SROI score. 
There are significant unquantified benefits as a result of this project such as increased vulnerable customer mental and physical wellbeing from having the reassurance of the monitor and better managed fatigue etc. It is likely to improve productivity and reduce work/medical appointment absences. In addition, this project is likely to generate economic benefits for the region and UK more widely through Gross Value Added improvements, job creation and export opportunities from the creation of a viable and cutting edge product and collaboration with universities.