Report a missing person

This service isn't for use by the general public.

This service is for social services, social care departments, care homes, schools, NHS staff, charities and partners to report a missing person.

Please note: If you submit a form through this service inappropriately it will not be picked up and dealt with by the correct team.

Is this person missing?

A person is considered missing if their whereabouts aren’t known and the circumstances are out of character; or if you think they may be a victim of crime, or be at risk of harming themselves or someone else. We consider them missing until located and their wellbeing established.

Your responsibility

When you submit a form, we have not accepted responsibility for that request. We take time to assess every request. We have not assumed responsibility until we have agreed to accept the request and have confirmed this with you. Until then, you are responsible for taking any appropriate steps. Read more information on the Right Care, Right Person approach.