Digitalisation of The Herbert Protocol Consultation
Overview
We would like your feedback on our next steps with the Herbert Protocol in Scotland.
The Herbert Protocol was introduced in Scotland around five years ago and provides support to those living with Dementia who may be at risk of going missing. Users can currently print off a copy of the Herbert Protocol form and complete the necessary details. View the Herbert Protocol Form.
Read more about the Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol has been used many times to help police and other agencies quickly and safely locate missing people who have dementia.
Families of a person with the condition are asked to download the Herbert Protocol form and provide information such as places of importance to them, often visited places, health issues and places they have been found in the past if reported missing. Ownership and responsibility for updating the form remains with the family.
It is another example of how emergency and care services are working together to keep those with dementia safe.
We know that in many areas of the UK the Herbert Protocol form is now available in a digital format that can be retained by family or by organisations who offer an online platform where information can be stored. This can offer flexibility for those using the form.
We will use your views and feedback on the Herbert Protocol to develop and shape our approach to taking the next steps on the Herbert Protocol journey in Scotland.
Your privacy and consent
Your response is anonymous and you will not be identified through the information you provide unless you choose to identify yourself in your responses. Any data that identifies you will be removed.
At the end of the survey, we ask for personal details to ensure we receive a comprehensive range of responses. Please note that you do not have to answer these questions.
By completing this survey, you agree to Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) using your anonymised data for analysis and reporting that will improve the service we provide.
Police Scotland and the SPA are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We have robust procedures in place to ensure that any data that you provide is processed and stored securely. We will never pass any data that identifies you on to any third parties without your express consent. We also meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 (General Data Protection Regulation or 'GDPR').
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