Slip and fall prevention
Report a missing older person promptly to family, police and relevant building staff. Give the last known time and place privately to responders; do not delay the report to search alone.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Delaying a report can make it harder to find a missing person with dementia safely.
Waiting several hours in the hope that the person returns alone.
Report a missing older person promptly to family, police and relevant building staff.
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
