Living Alone in Birmingham? Stay Connected with Daily Check-ins
Birmingham's diverse population includes many living independently. A free daily check-in gives your loved ones peace of mind.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Worrying about an aging parent living alone in Birmingham
Daily phone calls are hard to schedule across busy lives
No reliable way to know something's wrong without constant checking
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
One-tap daily check-in takes seconds from their routine
You're notified the moment they miss a check-in — not before
No pendant, no hardware, no GPS tracking — location only in a real emergency, auto-deleted in 72 hours
Why This Works for You
- Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city with a growing number of single-person households
- Large elderly population choosing to age in place independently
- University of Birmingham and Aston University students living alone off-campus
- Free on iOS and Android — no subscription, no hardware
How It Works
Three simple steps.
Set Your Time
Choose when to check in each day
Tap I'm Okay
One tap confirms you're safe
Auto-Alert
Miss a check-in? Contact is notified
Features
One-Tap Check-In
Large, easy button - done in seconds
Customizable Schedule
Set your perfect check-in time
Smart Alerts (Protect Me)
Escalating notifications to your contacts if you miss a check-in
Check-In Notes
Add context like 'Going hiking today'
History Tracking
See all your past check-ins
Free to Start
Daily self check-in and reminders are always free; add Protect Me for contact alerting
Frequently Asked Questions
I live alone in Edgbaston/Selly Oak.
Whether you're a student or professional, a daily check-in ensures someone always knows you're safe.
My dad lives alone in Solihull after mum passed.
He checks in once daily, and the free check-in reminds him if he's late. On Protect Me, you get alerts if he misses it. It gives him independence while keeping you informed.
Is this free?
The daily check-in and reminders to you are free forever, with no hidden subscription. Family alerting on a missed check-in is part of Protect Me.
Does it work across the West Midlands?
Yes — Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, anywhere with mobile signal.
I work shifts at the QE Hospital.
Set your check-in time to fit your shift pattern. The app is flexible — you choose when to check in each day.
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Download I'm Alive today and give yourself and your loved ones peace of mind. It's completely free.
Free forever • No credit card required • iOS & Android
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