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World Alzheimer Month! |
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Good morning Resident🚓 West Midlands Police in Wolverhampton Support World Alzheimer’s Month 2025 with Community Engagement and Safeguarding InitiativesThroughout September 2025, West Midlands Police in Wolverhampton are actively supporting World Alzheimer’s Month with a series of initiatives focused on safety, awareness, and community connection. Their work aims to create a more dementia-friendly city and ensure vulnerable individuals are protected and supported.
🛡️ Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals The force continues to lead the way in safeguarding those living with dementia: Herbert Protocol: This well-established tool allows carers and families to record essential details about individuals with dementia who are at risk of going missing. The information helps officers respond quickly and effectively if a person is reported missing. Dementia-Friendly Policing: West Midlands Police remain one of the few UK forces to be formally dementia-accredited. This recognition reflects their comprehensive approach, which includes specialist training for officers and dedicated safeguarding procedures.
📅 Events During World Alzheimer’s Month Throughout September, the force is involved in a range of events to raise awareness and connect with the public: Dementia Awareness Day – 7 September 2025: A major free event is being held at the Lord Knight Suite, Tally Ho Conference & Banqueting Centre in Birmingham. Attendees can meet with dementia support organisations, view demonstrations of personal tracking devices, hear from guest speakers, and access a range of information and advice on dementia care and safety. Local Outreach in Wolverhampton: Officers will also be present at libraries, supermarkets, community centres, and markets across the city. These outreach events offer personal safety guidance, dementia resources, and help with registering individuals with the Herbert Protocol.
🎓 Ongoing Training and Partnerships West Midlands Police continue to invest in internal training and external collaboration: Officer Training: New recruits, call handlers, and frontline staff are trained to recognise signs of dementia and handle interactions with empathy and clarity. Multi-Agency Work: The police are working closely with the Alzheimer’s Society, local health professionals, NHS dementia nurses, and council services to deliver coordinated care and awareness throughout the region.
🧩 Building a Dementia-Friendly West Midlands By combining frontline action, community outreach, and professional partnerships, West Midlands Police are helping to make Wolverhampton a safer and more inclusive place for people living with dementia.
Key Initiatives for 2025:Focus Area Summary Herbert Protocol Used to assist officers in missing person investigations Public Awareness Events Informative and accessible events for families and carers GPS Tracking Demonstrations Tools shown for locating at-risk individuals Training and Accreditation Ongoing development to maintain a dementia-friendly force Community Outreach Presence in public spaces to offer advice and resources
Getting Involved Residents, carers, and community members are encouraged to take part in this year’s campaign by attending events, learning about available support tools, and helping spread awareness. Completing the Herbert Protocol form for a loved one can be a vital step in ensuring their safety.
Final Thoughts World Alzheimer’s Month 2025 is an opportunity to strengthen community ties and ensure that individuals living with dementia feel safe, supported, and understood. West Midlands Police in Wolverhampton are playing a vital role in this effort through education, action, and meaningful public engagement.
Click the following link to read more about The Herbert Protocol and The Philomena Protocol!
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