The “help you home” app

The wonderful world of travel can be an exciting escape into the unfamiliar.

For many, however, travelling to unknown places, alone or with company, can be daunting: What if I get lost? What if my phone dies? What if I need help and can’t speak the language?

That’s where Help You Home comes in — a groundbreaking travel safety app created by Northern Ireland’s own Grainne Bankhead, turning anxiety into assurance for travellers across the globe.

Born From Experience, Built for Peace of Mind

After experiencing vulnerability in a foreign place first-hand, Grainne knew something had to change. Her solution? A travel safety companion that combines powerful technology with simple, user-friendly tools.

“Travel should be exciting, not overwhelming,” she explains. “I wanted something that would make people feel safe without adding to the stress of planning a trip.”

The result is Help You Home, a sleek, intuitive mobile app paired with an *NFC-enabled wristband that gives users instant access to help — wherever they are in the world.

*NFC stands for Near Field Communication. Essentially, NFC enables electronic devices to establish two-way radio communication with each other using complementary technologies, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

 

How It Works

Whether you’re in Tokyo, Toronto, or just touching down in Tenerife, Help You Home keeps safety simple:

• Instant location sharing with trusted contacts or emergency services
• Directions back to your hotel or accommodation.
• Emergency info always on screen — even when offline or without signal
• Medical and contact info easily accessed via the wristband’s NFC chip
• Panic alarm and quick “Find My Friends” features for crowded events, festivals or nights out

It’s a lifeline in your pocket — and on your wrist.

Who’s It’s For

Help You Home is for every kind of traveller:

Solo Adventurers: Freedom to explore, with support one tap away
Young Adults on Party Holidays: Reconnect after a night out or signal for help fast
Festival-Goers: Stay in touch even in chaotic, high-energy crowds
Families: Know your loved ones are never truly alone
Backpackers & Explorers: Navigate new territory with confidence

 

Why It Matters

Recent data from the Association of British Travel Agents (Sept 2023 – Aug 2024) shows:

• 84% of UK residents travelled abroad last year — with 18–24s leading the charge
• 69% of UK women say safety fears prevent them from travelling alone
• Top concerns include getting lost, mugging, and phone theft

With more than 3.2 million 18–24-year-olds and 3.8 million female solo travellers taking off each year, Help You Home offers a layer of confidence and feeling of safety to the traveller themselves and their loved ones back home.

 

More Than a Tech Tool — A Travel Revolution

This isn’t just another tracking app. Help You Home is designed for real-world situations like: limited signal, crowded venues, unfamiliar streets. It’s travel tech that understands your needs, your fears, and allows you to experience a new level of freedom while out and about.

From solo hikers in the Alps to teens on their first Ibiza getaway, this app has one goal: to bring you home safely.

So, whether you’re planning a city break, a music festival, or your first solo trip across the world — pack your passport, your charger, and Help You Home. Because the best journeys are the ones where you can truly relax, knowing help is always within reach.

Available now for Android IOS to follow

FAQs – Help You Home Wristband

 

1.⁠ ⁠What is the Help You Home wristband for?

The wristband provides quick access to your emergency contact information. It helps them contact the right people or obtain medical support if you are unable to do so yourself.

2.⁠ ⁠How does it work?

They scan the wristband with any NFC-enabled phone (the same technology used for Apple or Google Pay). Your stored details will appear, allowing them to act quickly and get you help.

3.⁠ ⁠What information should I add to my wristband profile?

You choose what to include. We recommend adding only what’s essential in an emergency:

• Your full name
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Hotel name and location (or full address)
• Hotel or rep phone number
• Any medical conditions (e.g. asthma, epilepsy)
• Allergies (e.g. nuts, penicillin)
• Critical medication
• Blood type (if known)
• Insurance contact or policy number (optional)

4.⁠ ⁠Can I update this info later?

Yes. You can change or remove your wristband info in the app at any time.

5.⁠ ⁠Is my data safe?

Anyone with an NFC phone can scan your wristband and access the information. Only store what is necessary for emergencies.

6.⁠ ⁠Do I need internet for it to work?

No. The data is stored on the wristband. The person helping you will need a signal to make a call or send a message.