ALL of East Riding of Yorkshire council’s public facing venues offer a safe place where vulnerable people can be supported if they feel frightened or lost while out and about, the council has announced.

The Safe Place scheme, which is led locally by Humberside Police in partnership with the council, aims to help vulnerable people stay safe while out and about in their community.

The scheme provides help and support to people in need.

This includes people who have learning disabilities or difficulties, dementia, need support or require assistance while in public or are feeling vulnerable, scared, confused or lost.

There are numerous safe places across the east riding, including all public facing council-run venues. All buildings signed up to the scheme have a ‘safe place’ sticker on display.

A person may enter a safe place, for example if they feel frightened or are being harassed while out in public, because they feel vulnerable, need advice, feel disorientated or need help finding their way home.

People who want to access the scheme carry a card which has their personal details and those of a trusted contact on.

When someone enters a ‘safe place’, all they need to do is show their card to a member of staff who will then offer them somewhere to sit before calling the named contact on the card.

Councillor richard harrap, council portfolio holder for adult and carer services, said: “The safe place scheme can provide a vital source of reassurance and support to some of the region’s most vulnerable adults.

“I would encourage anyone who feels they may benefit from having this sort of reassurance, or anyone who cares for someone who may benefit, to find out more or sign up.”

Anyone who is interested in making their business or organisation a part of the scheme, or want more information about joining the scheme, can visit the humberside police website at www.humberside.police.uk/safeplace

A full list of current venues signed up to the scheme is available to view online at www.eastriding.gov.uk