Guidance

Multi-agency response for adults missing from health and care: framework

A good practice framework for local partnerships to consider when developing protocols for the response when an adult goes missing from a health or care setting.

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The multi-agency response for adults missing from health and care settings: A national framework for England

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Details

This framework was developed with input from national agencies for consideration by:

  • NHS Trusts
  • NHS Mental Health Trusts
  • Clinical Commissioning Groups
  • Police forces
  • Adult Services
  • Local Safeguarding Partnerships
  • Other professionals working with adults in health and care settings

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Published 26 November 2021

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