Protocol To Locate Missing People With Dementia To Be Supported By HSE And Gardaí

The announcement came today at the International Dementia Conference.

A procedure for locating missing people with dementia will be supported by the HSE and An Garda Síochána.

The bodies made the announcement today at the International Dementia Conference at the Athlone Springs Hotel.

The Herbert Protocol, which first originated in the UK, is set to have a national awareness campaign around it to help the families of those with the condition.

It involves a completed form about a person living with dementia given to the Gardai if they go missing, including medicine they take and places they find comfort.

It aims to cut the time needed in the first hour of a missing persons search to get information, and for resources to locations they're likely to be found.
 

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