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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.
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.
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.
Report someone missing from a Mental Health Unit
We need as much relevant detail as possible to know how best to help in this situation, so please tell us as much as you can.
When you are sure the person cannot be found after a thorough check of their room, premises and grounds, click 'Start' below.
The process we follow to assess risk and decide on the best course of action is the same for online reports as it is for those logged via 101. We check every report submitted.
Average time to complete form: 30 minutes.
Information we will need from you: