Useful Apps

We rely on our phones every day—but did you know there are apps that you can download that are designed to support you in emergencies or moments of need?

Location & Emergency Apps:

📍 What3Words – pinpoints your exact 3m x 3m location, widely used by UK police, fire, and ambulance services.

📍 GoodSAM – integrates with emergency services; alerts trained volunteers to medical emergencies nearby.

Crime Reporting & Police Apps:

🚨 Police UK(website & mobile accessible) – official police crime maps and contact info.

🚨 Fearless (from Crimestoppers) – lets young people give information anonymously.

🚨 Crimestoppers App – submit tips anonymously about crime.

🚨 Ask the Police – official app with answers to common policing questions in England and Wales.

Personal Safety Apps:

👥 Hollie Guard – turns your phone into a personal safety device; if you feel unsafe, it shares your location & audio with chosen contacts.

👥 bSafe – live streaming, SOS alerts, and location sharing.

👥 One Scream – detects a panic scream and sends an alert with your location.

Wellbeing & Support:

💚 Stay Alive – suicide prevention app with resources and direct help contacts.

💚 Hub of Hope – UK’s national mental health support database (used by police to signpost people to local help).