Safer Walking Profile Form
Be Prepared.
All people at risk of getting lost or going missing whilst mobilising in community are strongly advised to complete a Safer Walking profile form.
This form captures vital information about the person which can be given to the Police at the time the person is reported missing. Having this information handy can help responders.
A recent photograph of the person should be kept with the form.
The judgement should be based on your own opinion or knowledge of your family member.
The person at risk, or their family, can fill in the form; or in a care setting, the care provider. Please seek permission from the person at risk; if this is not possible talk to a person authorised to give permission on their behalf. If neither is possible, the care provider should make a ‘best interests’ assessment. The form should be completed and regularly updated, so that all the information is as relevant as possible.
The police only need the form at the point the person is reported missing. There is no need to hand it to police before then and the form will be returned once the person is found. A paper copy will need to be handed to the police officer who attends to take the missing person’s report.
It should be stored securely in the care setting, in accordance with data protection laws, but where you can find it quickly.
After you have conducted an ‘open door’ search of the address, grounds and outbuildings and you believe a person is missing, alert the police by calling 111 at the earliest opportunity – do not delay. Tell the police operator that you have the Safer Walking Profile.
As soon as possible. It is important to check and update the information in the form regularly so it is current.