First Aid Kit

Always have a fully equipped First Aid Kit on hand.

Fire Precaution Training

Be proactive. Do your fire precaution training.

Train your Dog

Train your dog to protect you in a non-combative way.

Alarms

Ensure a working smoke, carbon monoxide & burglar alarm are installed and connected to the fire brigade & the police where possible.

Firefox Web Monitor

Install Firefox Web Monitor to keep track of the safety of your email.

Password Generator

Keep your passwords in an encrypted, password generating vault like LastPass password monitor.

Screen Brightness & Font Size

Minimise your screen brightness & font size so only you can see it at close range.

Privacy Screen

Purchase a privacy screen to prevent shoulder surfing.

Passcode & Fingerprint or Face ID

Ensure your phone passcode is 6 digits and fingerprint or face ID is enabled.

Updates

Always download software updates when they are released – these often contain security improvements.

Notification Settings

In Settings > Notifications, go through every app and make sure notifications cannot be accessed via a locked screen.

Location Settings

In settings > Privacy > Location Services > Share My Location, always have it set to off.

Encrypted Apps

Use encrypted apps like Telegram or Signal to send sensitive information, or Protonmail instead of Gmail & Hotmail.

Privacy Screen

Purchase a privacy screen.

Do Not Disturb

Always leave your ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign on your hotel door if your going out for the day.

FCO Latest Advice

Check the FCO latest advice before you travel.

Terrorism & Travel

Make sure you are up to date with the latest anti-terrorism information.

Wifi

Do not use public Wifi when you are travelling.

Door Jammer

Purchase a door jammer – it prevents a door from being kicked in.

what3words

Download what3words so you can describe exactly where help is needed in an emergency.

Shokz

Ditch the noise cancelling headphones – be situationally aware with these over ear, safety assured headsets.

Bystander Training

Learn how to safely combat street harassment.

Wheel Lock

Purchase a steering wheel immobiliser.

Breakdown Kit

Ensure you have a comprehensive car breakdown kit in the boot.

Key Signal Blocker

Purchase an infrared signal blocker to keep your car keys in. This prevents anyone outside your house cloning your key’s signal & unlocking the car to hot-wire it.

Plan

Plan a safe journey so you’re not ending up where you shouldn’t.

Memorable Information

Ensure memorable information cannot be gleaned from social media such as your pet’s name, your mother’s maiden name, birthday or school name.

Friend Cull

Remove anyone who follows, or is friends with you, that you don’t know personally. If you wouldn’t say hello in the street, they don’t need to be following you on social media!

Keep Your Children Safe

Strangers

Don’t accept friend or follow requests from strangers.

Peace of Mind

Peace of mind means feeling safe. Protect your mental health.

Workplace Culture

Foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace.

Mental Health First Aid

Take a psychological safety course such as Mental Health First Aid training.

Calm App

Download the Calm App