Exposure for Lincolnshire's dementia wristbands

The wristbands contain the wearer's next of kin information

Wristbands distributed by Lincolnshire Police to help prevent people with dementia going missing have been given national exposure.

The device, which is similar to a watch, contains next of kin details and a contact number.

The force launched the wristbands in 2022 as part of a safeguarding scheme.

BBC Morning Live guest speaker Rav Wilding, a former police officer, described the bands as a "really nice bit of kit".

Rav Wilding shared information about the dementia wristbands on BBC Morning Live

Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones added it was a "great idea".

Wiltshire Police, Greater Manchester Police, Avon and Somerset Police also give out the bands.

BBC Morning Live showcased Lincolnshire Police's dementia wristbands

Lincolnshire Police asked anyone who spots someone who appears to be lost and wearing one of the dementia wristbands to stop and help.

Holding a mobile phone next to the wristband will result in the wearer's information appearing on screen.

For residents across Lincolnshire, no formal diagnosis of dementia needs to be provided to be able to obtain a wristband.

According to UK charity Missing People, four in every 10 people with dementia will go missing at some point, often unintentionally.

Dr Ranj Singh, who was also on the show, said: "A sufferer [of dementia] may wander out without knowing it or go out and get lost and forget to get back home.

"It is sadly a cause of people going missing more than people think."

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