People with dementia can sometimes start to wander. This might only be into the garden or street for a short time, but sometimes people get lost and go missing. 

The Herbert Protocol is a nationwide scheme adopted by all UK police forces with the aim of reducing the risk of harm to someone living with Dementia who may go missing, by enabling swift access to key information that can help the police find the person more quickly. 

Carers, family or friends of a vulnerable person, or the person themselves, can fill in a Herbert Protocol form in advance, containing information to help the police if the person goes missing. 

We have previously requested a hard copy of the form is completed by their carer, updated regularly and produced to Police on request.  

Earlier this year, we started working in partnership with Safe & Found Online (SAFO) who offer an editable, digital copy of the form.  

Should a person suffering from Dementia, be reported as a missing person, we will be able to access the information which has been recorded on the form, immediately. 

You can find more information or access the form via: https://safeandfoundonline.co.uk/index.html  

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