Dear Resident,

Do you know someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s? A smart wristband will be issued to hundreds of the most vulnerable members of our community as part of a new project.

Dementia Action Week ran by the Alzheimer's Society takes place this week and to coincide with that, we’re sharing news of our new Dementia Safeguarding Scheme. 

The scheme will see members of the community in Cambridgeshire who live with dementia offered a yellow wristband, similar to a watch in appearance.

The wristband contains their next of kin’s contact name and number, allowing the person to retain their freedom and independence but also giving them an extra measure of safety if they forget where they are or how to get home.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Savill, of the force’s Protecting Vulnerable People unit, said: “This new technology is one more important step to ensure we do everything possible to protect vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire.

“It is crucial that people living with dementia can get to a place of safety and security, with friends or family, as quickly as possible. These wristbands will help to achieve that and reduce the demand on emergency services."

We’re also highlighting the Herbert Protocol, a scheme we support that can help find people with dementia if they go missing.

It encourages family and friends to keep a document that will help officers in the event a loved one goes missing by collating key pieces of information, such as a physical description, familiar places, health details and an up-to-date photo.

To read more about the new scheme, and to complete our new Herbert Protocol form for a family member or loved one and register your interest in a dementia wristband, see our website.

Kind regards,