The team
The Dementia Service has a whole-team approach consisting of:
- consultant psychiatrists
- clinical psychologists
- occupational therapists
- nurses
- assistant practitioners
- health care support workers
There are specialist nurse practitioners who lead on our assessment and diagnostic clinics for those referred with suspected dementia.
Clinical care
This service offers specialist Dementia assessment, diagnosis, treatment, person-centred interventions, and ongoing support. We also provide advice and information for you and anyone who cares for you. You will be supported by a member of the team who will regularly review your care if you are open to our service.
Once your referral has been accepted you will be contacted to discuss your referral. This allows us to gather any additional information required, along with meeting you, your family or your carers, to find out more about your current problems, or if you have any anxieties or concerns about the service or the next steps in relation to your care.
For some people, additional support may be needed to help them remain at home. Our aim is always to support people to live the life they want for as along as possible.
Future planning and sharing your care plan
To ensure your care is provided in a consistent way we may have to share your Care Plan with other parts of our service and, with your consent, with other agencies, in order to help you and where possible, avoid going into hospital.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)
This is a programme of activities covering different topics which are designed to help your memory and other cognitive skills.
