Living Alone in Bristol? A Daily Check-in Keeps You Connected

Bristol's independent spirit means many live alone by choice. A free daily check-in ensures someone always knows you're okay.

Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android

I'm Alive app showing the I'm Okay check-in button

The Problem

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Worrying about an aging parent living alone in Bristol

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

  • Bristol has a high proportion of single-person households, especially among young professionals
  • University of Bristol and UWE students living alone off-campus
  • Active outdoor community — hiking, cycling, wild swimming — safer with a check-in system
  • Free on iOS and Android — no subscription needed

How It Works

Three simple steps.

1

Set Your Time

Choose when to check in each day

2

Tap I'm Okay

One tap confirms you're safe

3

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 Clifton/Stokes Croft/Bedminster.

Bristol's solo residents are spread across the city. A daily check-in ensures someone is alerted if you need help.

I go wild swimming alone at Clevedon.

Set your check-in for when you expect to be back. On Protect Me, if you miss it your contact is automatically alerted.

My mum lives alone in Bath.

Works across the whole region. She checks in daily — on Protect Me you're alerted if she misses.

Is this free?

Yes — the daily check-in and reminders to you are free, with no subscription. Family alerting on a missed check-in is part of Protect Me.

I'm a UoB student and my parents worry.

This is the compromise — they get daily confirmation you're okay without constant calls. One tap, done.

Get Started in 2 Minutes

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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