Dear Parents and Carers

WalkSafe+, the UK’s leading free personal safety app, has launched in Manchester.

The free app combines journey-sharing features with a detailed safe-space map to help residents in Manchester to safely navigate the city with confidence.

Features include:

 HomeSafe: Set a specific destination and an ETA, then share your journey plan with your
trusted contacts without sharing your live location. If you don’t successfully complete your
journey, your contacts will be notified
 WalkSafe: Commuting, exploring, or just heading out? WalkSafe journeys allow you to
share your live location with your friends and family. Your location will update in real time,
allowing your loved ones to keep track of your journey alerting them if you don’t arrive on
time
 Follow Me: From walking the dog to getting some exercise, not every journey is set in
stone. Follow Me allows you to start a journey with no set destination in mind while letting
your friends see where you are.
 Community Map: See which Manchester venues offer safe spaces, offer Wi-Fi or charging
stations, and more. Learn what other users have said about venues, and report your own
concerns, such as large crowds or poor lighting.

WalkSafe+ is available in Manchester now and can be downloaded for free from
manchester.gov.uk/walksafe