Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Please contact the appropriate Community Mental Health Team, details for which can be found on the Community Menatl Health Teams (Older People B&P, S E Dorset) page, which can be accessed via the Related Information section of this page.

The service provides assessment to Dorset residents who are concerned about their memory, and where appropriate make a diagnosis of dementia and offer anti dementia drug treatment in line with NICE Guidance. Patients are initially seen in a Memory Clinic by a Community Mental Health Nurse for assessment before seeing a Doctor when required. The service will stay in touch with those people diagnosed with dementia who are receiving anti-dementia medication, signpost them on to other local support services and monitor any treatment plan initiated. Memory clinics take place in a range of different community settings including GP practices.

The memory clinic provides assessment and support for people suffering from memory loss

Community Mental Health Nurse

Individuals who wish to meet with the Memory Assessment Service can simply visit their GP, who will take a blood test and ensure relevant information is provided to the Memory Assessment Team. All service users will then have a first appointment with a Memory Assessment Nurse within four weeks of their GP making the referral.

Information is available on request

Information is available on request

01202 305746

email: enquiries@dhuft.nhs.uk