Orbis has reported a six-fold jump in demand for its decontamination services during the pandemic, has expanded its deep-cleaning team and is providing free decontamination services in hostels run by care provider Changing Lives UK. Orbis, based in Uxbridge, also helps protect 35,000 lone workers. Security services include wireless alarms, CCTV towers and a rapidly-deployable emergency response team. Chief executive Guy Other, 54, led a management buyout in 2018 and grew profits to £3.7m in 2019.