A NEW missing person's protocol for people living with dementia has been introduced across the Dyfed-Powys Police area.

The Herbert Protocol - named after George Herbert, a war veteran of the Normandy landings who lived with dementia - is a national scheme introduced by the police in partnership with other agencies which encourages carers to compile useful information which could be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.

The protocol asks carers, family members and friends to complete, in advance, a form recording all vital details, such as medication required, mobile numbers, places previously located, a photograph etc.

The form should be kept in a safe place where it can easily be located and shared quickly with the relevant agencies should their loved one be reported as missing.

DI Cameron Ritchie, protecting vulnerable people department’ said: “Whenever anyone living with dementia goes missing or doesn’t return home when expected it is very distressing for the family, and it can be difficult to bring information to mind.

“This form can provide valuable information to assist in the search and enhance the chances of locating the person quickly and safely."

If you have a loved one living with dementia and are concerned they may go missing, print and complete the forms, which are available in English and Welsh on the following links, and keep them in a safe place:

https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/advice-support/caring-for-someone-with-dementia-the-herbert-protocol/

https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/cy/cyngor-a-chefnogaeth/gofalu-am-rywun-a-dementia-protocol-herbert/