Radio Checkby No Guard Alone
Radio Checkby No Guard Alone
Before the shift. After the shift. Radio Check, by No Guard Alone, gives security and door staff a private space to notice how you're really doing — with no pressure, no judgement, and no record of who you are.
Takes about 60 seconds. Be as honest as you like — nobody sees this but you.
A quick baseline before you clock on. Rate your stress, mood, energy, focus and confidence so you can see how the shift affects you later.
Wind down with a reflection after your shift. Get an instant wellbeing score and a supportive message based on how you answered.
A private look at your pre- and post-shift scores for this session only. Your scores are stored anonymously, with a timestamp — never linked to your name, account, or location — to help spot trends over time.
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Many people in security carry more than they let on. Free, confidential support is a tap away — no referral, no account, no one needs to know you called.
Your check-ins and helpline clicks are stored anonymously, with a timestamp — never your name, account, or location.
Working in high-pressure roles can affect how you feel. Tap below to learn more.
Here are some common signs that stress may be affecting you. You do not have to feel all of these — even one or two can be a signal to seek support.
A closer look at three common experiences in high-pressure roles.
Feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or unable to switch off — even at home. You may notice your heart racing, shallow breathing, or a constant sense that something is wrong. Anxiety is very common in emergency services roles and is not a sign of weakness.
Low mood, energy or motivation. Feeling flat, disconnected, or struggling to find enjoyment in things you used to like. If this persists for more than two weeks, it may be worth speaking to your GP or occupational health team.
After difficult or distressing events, you may find yourself replaying what happened, feeling on edge, or avoiding reminders of the incident. These are normal responses to abnormal situations — but if symptoms last more than a few weeks, support is available.
Your check-ins and helpline clicks are stored anonymously, with a timestamp — never your name, account, or location.
Working in security means carrying things most people never see. Below are some common signs your mind and body might be asking for a pause — and real people you can talk to, any time.
Long shifts, confrontation, late nights, and the constant need to stay switched-on take a real toll. The signs below are based on NHS guidance and are frequently experienced by people working in high-pressure roles like door, event, and hospitality security. Noticing them isn't weakness — it's awareness.
If a few of these feel familiar, you're not alone. One or two showing up now and again is part of the job. Several, often, and for a while — that's worth talking about.
A sense of being wound up, even when nothing's actively happening around you.
Your mind jumping from one worry to the next without settling.
Struggling to drop off, waking up a lot, or not feeling rested after sleep.
Feeling flat, heavy, or finding it harder than usual to get going.
Hobbies, people, or activities that used to matter feeling dull or pointless.
Snapping easily, or pulling away from friends, family, or teammates.
Incidents from a shift playing back on loop in your head hours or days later.
Reacting strongly to sudden noises, movement, or unexpected contact.
Feeling stuck in work-mode long after your shift has ended.
Noticing these things is a strength, not a flaw. Talking to someone — even once — can genuinely help. The lines below are free, confidential, and used by people in roles just like yours.
Late at night after a rough shift, or a quiet afternoon before work — these lines are here to listen, without judgement. Check hours below, and Samaritans are open around the clock if you need someone right now.
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CALM runs a free, anonymous helpline and webchat for anyone struggling. They're especially experienced with people in tough, male-dominated and frontline roles.
Call 0800 58 58 58Whatever you're going through
Samaritans are there round the clock, every day of the year. You don't have to be in crisis to call — if something's weighing on you, they want to hear it.
Call 116 123Please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. You deserve urgent care, just like anyone else.
Takes less than two minutes. Fully anonymous. Just you, being honest with yourself about how the shift went.
Radio Check is a self-reflection tool from No Guard Alone, not a replacement for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The symptoms listed here are described in plain language based on NHS guidance and are not a diagnostic tool. If something doesn't feel right, please reach out to one of the services above or speak to your GP.
Your check-ins and helpline clicks are stored anonymously, with a timestamp — never your name, account, or location.
No account, no waiting list, no one from work will know. Pick whichever feels right — call, text, or just read what to expect before you do.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
Free, anonymous helpline and webchat. Especially experienced with people in tough, male-dominated and frontline roles.
Call 0800 58 58 58Text a trained crisis volunteer
The UK's free 24/7 text service for anyone struggling to cope. No call, no talking out loud — just text and wait to hear back.
Text SHOUT to 85258Mental health information & support
Information on mental health problems, treatment options, and where to get further help near you. Not a crisis line, but a good next step.
Call 0300 123 3393Whatever you're going through
There round the clock, every day of the year. You don't have to be in crisis to call — if something's weighing on you, they want to hear it.
Call 116 123Please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. You deserve urgent care, just like anyone else.
A rough check-in isn't always about the shift. Money, relationships, grief, and other pressures carry into work too — here's where to go for each one, no matter what's actually behind it.
If money's run out before the next payday — food, an unexpected bill, or a crisis grant.
Free, independent debt advice — not a loan company, not a sales call.
Counselling for couples, families, or just one person working through it alone.
Trained volunteers who understand grief doesn't stick to a timetable.
Information and support for ADHD, autism, and how they show up at work.
Confidential advice, not judgement, whatever stage you're at.
Free support if gambling is costing more than money — for you or someone you're worried about.
For you, or if you're worried about someone else — confidential either way.
From day-to-day struggles to family breakdown — free, judgement-free advice.
Radio Check, by No Guard Alone. Last updated 2026.
We collect your self-check-in scores and a count of helpline link clicks. Your device is given a random ID, stored only on your device, and all of your activity is kept on one record under that ID — for example, your pre-shift score alongside your own post-shift score — without ever knowing who you are.
Your privacy is our priority. We do not collect or store your name, account, location, IP address, or any other identifying information in our database. The random device ID is not a login, doesn't require any personal information to create, and can't be traced back to you — it's just a string of random characters. Each entry only ever contains what happened, when, and that same random ID — never who you are or where you're checking in from.
This data is used solely to identify trends in wellbeing — for example, whether scores dip during certain seasons or shift patterns — so that we can improve our support tools and make sure they're as effective as possible for everyone. It is never used to identify, contact, or make decisions about any individual.
Five quick questions. Answer how you feel right now — there's no wrong answer.
Please answer all five questions before continuing.
Your answers are stored anonymously, with a timestamp — never your name, account, or identity. Read our Privacy Policy.
Your answers suggest you might be carrying more than usual right now. Free, confidential support is right here — no need to wait.
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