Staying safe with Dementia
The Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme introduced by the police in partnership with other agencies to encourage carers to compile useful information to help locate a vulnerable person if they go missing. It is a simple risk reduction tool to be used in the event of an adult with care and support needs going missing.
It consists of a form that contains vital information about a person at risk that can be passed to the police at the point the person is reported missing. It asks for a description and photos of the person, medication, family, plus favourite places they like/liked to visit.
Advice for carers of people with dementia at risk of going missing
Assistive technology
Assistive technology aims to improve the ability of individuals with disabilities or impairments to live independent lives. This includes:
- Tracking devices and alarms, so that loved ones can be located and contacted easily in an emergency
- Medication reminders and pill dispensers programmed to give exact doses at the right times
- Smart devices that can perform actions in your home, using simple voice commands.
How Technology Enabled Care can help you
Help for living at home
We know that staying independent is the best way to keep your health and wellbeing on track. We want to make sure that you can continue to lead an active and fulfilling lifestyle, while remaining safe and secure in your own home, whatever your care needs are.
John’s Campaign
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS trust have signed up to John’s Campaign, which is a national initiative for the rights of carers’ to stay with people in hospital. This allows the main carer to have open visiting.
Please ask the nurse in charge to give you a ‘carer’s passport card’. You will need to show the card when you first enter the ward. This prevents you having to explain each time you enter the ward outside visiting hours.
Do you or family member require a social care assessment?
A social care assessment is a free service. One of our team will come to see you to discuss your needs, either in your home or somewhere more suitable.
The assessment will identify what your specific needs are so that together we can decide whether you need support. Health and safety, your ability to manage personal and daily routines, your independence, your wellbeing and ability to make choices are all considered when we carry out the assessment
For more information visit Social care assessment.