MedicAlert UK and Herbert Protocol

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00:00Every year, over 40,000 people living with dementia go missing for the first time.

00:0870% will go missing at least once. For them, their loved ones and carers,

00:14this can be a distressing experience. A person living with dementia can walk

00:19with purpose to unexpected places. Sometimes, they might head toward their childhood home,

00:25drawn by memories of the past. Other times, they'll go to familiar landmarks like a park,

00:32a church, or even an old workplace. Some find themselves in quiet, isolated areas,

00:39like wooded paths or empty fields, looking for calm but losing their way.

00:44Others may follow a routine walk, retracing steps they once took daily before becoming disorientated,

00:50unsure of where they are. 75% of all dementia-related missing incidents are from routine

00:56outings or waiting in place. This can be dangerous. However, there is a way to be prepared and help

01:04bring them home safely. That is where the Herbert Protocol comes in. It holds important information

01:10about the person living with dementia, including a description of what they look like, a recent photo,

01:16any medicine they take, important phone numbers to call, and places from their past where they find

01:22comfort and familiarity. The Herbert Protocol form will be shared with the police after they

01:28contact MedicAlert UK. Once you report the person missing to the police and inform them you have a

01:34Herbert Protocol stored, the police can contact our 24-7 emergency helpline. When they contact us,

01:41we will provide the necessary information to assist with their search. Completing a Herbert Protocol form

01:48and storing it securely at herbertprotocol.com means taking a big step in being proactive about your

01:53safety or the safety of someone you care for. Visit herbertprotocol.com and make sure you're ready

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