Safety

Promoting safety is often a concern for AHP’s.  There are resources which you can use to increase the independence and safety of people living with dementia and reduce carer stress.

The Herbert Protocol helps police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people who have dementia.  Follow this link for more information:  The Herbert Protocol – missing persons with Dementia – Police Scotland

There is an app which alerts the local community if a person living with dementia is missing.  Purple Alert | Alzheimer Scotland (alzscot.org)

Individuals can be referred to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service for a free home fire safety check.  Follow this link (From NHSG networked devices only):  Google (scot.nhs.uk)  For fire safety referrals from other services, click here:  Home fire safety visits | Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (firescotland.gov.uk)