Medical Intelligence Group (MIG) are an organisation focused on improving health care outcomes via seamless integration of technologies. As such the company felt the need to apply their efforts in providing a means for the public to protect themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognising that as the UK transitions to new forms of normal, social distancing will play a role amongst other preventative measures, this birthed the idea that became SPACER. Gaining backing and funding from the UK Government awarded in the form of an Innovate UK grant has been vital to progress the app development.