Buckinghamshire families to benefit from FREE emergency safeguarding service for those living with dementia
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MedicAlert UK is proud to launch a new free safeguarding initiative for people living with dementia and their families across Buckinghamshire. The Herbert Protocol - now available via a dedicated website at www.herbertprotocol.com/ - offers vital tools and resources to help protect some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
With support from Thames Valley Police, this initiative is designed to improve response times and outcomes when a person living with dementia goes missing. Families and carers can now securely complete and store a Herbert Protocol form for free within the MedicAlert emergency service database, making critical information immediately accessible to emergency services when every second counts.
The Herbert Protocol, named after Normandy veteran George Herbert who lived with dementia and went missing, has been widely adopted by UK police forces, including Thames Valley Police. It enables authorities to access essential details such as medical history, daily routines and favourite places, which can assist in locating someone quickly and safely.
- Free, secure registration: Residents can create a user profile and upload a completed Herbert Protocol form completely free of charge.
- Improved emergency response: When someone is reported missing, police can contact MedicAlert on the 24/7 emergency helpline to access critical information, potentially reducing search time and improving outcomes.
- -Trusted support: With backing from Thames Valley Police, families in Buckinghamshire can feel reassured that their information will be used responsibly and effectively in an emergency.
Dementia affects nearly 1 million people across the UK, with around 40,000 reported missing for the first time each year. 70% of those living with dementia will go missing at least once. By storing key information centrally through MedicAlert, emergency services like Thames Valley Police can act quickly.
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Rob Burley, CEO at MedicAlert UK, said: "We are proud to work alongside Thames Valley Police to launch this safeguarding scheme in Buckinghamshire. this free, easy-to-use service means vital information is immediately available when someone is reported missing. It gives families peace of mind and helps our emergency services respond quickly and effectively."
MedicAlert UK encourages families, carers and individuals living with dementia in Buckinghamshire to visit www.herbertprotocol.com/, create a free profile and complete the Herbert Protocol. It’s a simple step that could make a life-saving difference.
About MedicAlert UK:
MedicAlert UK is the only medical ID charity in the UK that stores vital medical information and emergency contacts, accessible 24/7 by emergency services. MedicAlert has been providing this service for over 60 years and has now expanded its service to include secure digital storage of the Herbert Protocol form, available through both free and paid membership options. This information can be accessed directly by police forces and paramedic teams during emergencies. Visit the website here to find out more.