Lincolnshire Police have launched the Dementia Safeguarding scheme which sees members of your communities who are living with dementia offered a wrist band like a watch.

The watch contains their next of kins contact name and number. This allows the person to retain their freedom and independence but also giving them a little safety net in that if they forgot where they are or how to get home.

A spokesperson for the force said: "We have some 12,500 people living in the county with Dementia with that figure expected to rise to 60,000 by 2035.

"If you should come across someone with a band on who is looking lost and confused, reassure them and use your NFC mobile phone to read the band. To read the band hold your mobile against the flower picture on band and on your screen will pop up with the name and number of the NOK.

"You can ring the NOK and reunite them quickly and safely often with no need to inform anyone else."

Do you know someone living with Dementia in Stamford? Image credit: Lincolnshire Police.

NFC stands for Near field communication. Typically this is a mobile phone newer that 2017 and no requirement for apps.

It is totally free to use and does not need mobile data either. It works in the same way your bank card works in a shop. You hold it to the device.

The device then shares the data stored on the chip which is then readable on your screen. The phone will not store the data and will not pass anything to the band.

iPhones usually have this feature turned on as a standard 24/7 within the phone.

Samsungs/ androids may or may not be turned on. Simply pull done into your quick settings and turn on the icon which looks like a capital N and usually has the word NFC underneath it.