How do I use the panic button?
The Village Co app has a panic button available during active bookings. Use it if you feel unsafe or need immediate support.
How to use the panic button:
- Open the app during an active booking
- Go to your active booking screen
- Tap the support or safety button
- Select Panic — I need help
- Our team is alerted immediately
What happens when you press it:
- Our team receives an alert with your name and booking details
- We will contact you as quickly as possible to check on you and provide support
- If we cannot reach you, we will escalate to emergency services if needed
When to use it:
- You feel unsafe in the home
- Something has happened and you need immediate support
- You are in any situation where you feel at risk
You can also call 111 at any time if there is an immediate threat to your safety or a child's safety. Do not wait to press the panic button.