#TryAToolTuesday February 2026
- Area of Work: Digital
- Type: News Item
- Published: 22nd January 2026
#TryAToolTuesday raises awareness of free and trusted apps and resources that help people improve and manage their health and wellbeing.
Welcome to #TryAToolTuesday!
This month we are excited to share four different apps, tools and resources:
- The Cancer App – helps people to stay in control of their medications, appointments, contacts and more. More information – https://www.the-cancer-app.com/.
- Get Safe Online – a website filled with information on how to protect yourself when using the internet, e.g., how to spot Artificial Intelligence, spot scams, protect yourself from fraud and other online harms. More information – https://www.getsafeonline.org/.
- Clear Fear – an app which helps young people cope with anxiety. More information – https://clearfear.stem4.org.uk/.
- Beat, eating disorders web chat – a one-to-one web chat for anyone affected by an eating disorder. More information – https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/one-to-one-web-chat/.
Tried one of these tools? Leave us a comment on Facebook where we share these posts on the first Tuesday of every month, or email dhcscot@alliance-scotland.co.uk with your thoughts. We’d love to hear from you!
If you would like to learn about more digital tools, give our #TryATool resource guide a read – https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/blog/resources/try-a-tool-resource-booklet/#
This initiative is part of the Discover Digital project at the ALLIANCE, more information – https://www.alliance-scotland.org.uk/digital/digital-health-and-care/our-work/discover-digital/
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