Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme which is co-ordinated
locally by the Police in partnership with other agencies, including the
Alzheimer's society.
As with a “what if..” plan, it encourages carers to
compile useful information, which could be used in the event of a vulnerable
person with Dementia going missing. It is named after George Herbert, a War
veteran of the Normandy landings, who lived with dementia.
The form contains some of the information included on your
“what if..” plan, but importantly it should include a recent photo and details
of places they like to visit and where they used to live.
Wandering and getting lost is common among people with
dementia and can happen during any stage of the disease. Often, people who do
wander more often do so with a purpose, for example looking for an old address,
school, place of work etc.
Anyone who has memory problems and is able to walk is at
risk for wandering. Even in the early stages of dementia, a person can become
disoriented or confused for a period of time.
To find out more about your local scheme, click on the area you live in:
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