Dorset Police are sharing advice for people who have relatives with dementia on what to do if they go missing.

The Herbert Protocol is a simple risk reduction tool to help the police in their search for people with dementia who go missing. It encourages carers or family members of adults living with dementia to collate information on those who are vulnerable.

A spokesman for the force said: “When a person goes missing, it is very distressing for family and friends and can be even more worrying when the missing person has dementia.

“Having an up to date Herbert Protocol form can save valuable time.”

You can download a copy at: www.dorset.police.uk/herbertprotocol