USEFUL APPS FOR YOUR PHONE

#UsefulApps | 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).

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