Sometimes you can find yourself in a situation that isn’t safe or that makes you feel uncomfortable. In Ask for Angela places, you can discreetly ask for help from a member of staff.
This video explains how the scheme works:
We all do our best to stay safe when we’re out but sometimes we may need a little extra help.
In Ask for Angela venues, you can rest assured that if you use the shorthand phrase, or just ask for help, the team there are trained and ready to give you the help you need.
This might be reuniting you with a friend, calling you a taxi or helping you feel safe to stay.
There are a number of different organisations that offer support and services. Click here for links to further resources offering safety information and well being services.
These apps help you to raise the alarm if you’re in a vulnerable situation
This app allows you to submit anonymous reports of street harassment or crime to improve street safety. You can download the app on Google Play and Apple Store
WalkSafe allows you to share your location with your trusted friends. Your location will update in real-time allowing your loved ones to keep you safe on your journey. You can download the app from Apple Store and Google Play.
These Apps help you to share your location with friends and family .
You are able to share your location with your friends and family through WhatsApp on Android or iPhone and have it update as you change locations. To set this up…
Open Whatsapp on your device
Tap on “Chats”
Tap on the group or person that you want to share your location with
Tap on the plus sign that should appear on the bottom-left corner
Tap on “Location”
Select whether you want to share location always or ” Only While Using The App”
Select “Send your current location” or “Share Live location” (this will continue to update your location as you move for a duration that you choose)
On Androids you may have to tap “Send” before location is shared
Where You At is an award-winning, female-founded app. It uses precise indoor mapping, combined with Bluetooth mesh networks, to enable users to locate each other in dark and crowded venues, even when there is no wifi signal.
Uber offers a service where you are able to share your trip with family and friends.
Once you’ve found the Share your trip button, there are a few options.
Sharing with your trusted contact:
Alternatively, you can copy the trip link and send via SMS, Messenger or other app messaging options. Once you’ve selected Share my ride just click Copy link and Share so they know where you are.
With safety in mind, Bolt offer a “Share my ETA” function. This appears on the bottom of the app, right under you driver’s profile. You can share your current trip details with trusted friends and family members during every ride.
This makes it easier for loved ones to keep track of your journey and know when you’ve arrived.
Life360 is on a mission to bring families closer with comprehensive safety and coordination features for life at home and on the go — all in one place.
Ask for Angela works best when staff in venues have been trained in vulnerability management.
Ask for Angela materials can help you implement and promote the scheme in your venue, town or city
