Description of service
The service provides diagnostic and post diagnostic support for patients if they are newly diagnosed or those with an established diagnosis of dementia or memory impairment.
If you consider the referral urgent it is not appropriate for the Memory Service. For urgent requests and risk interventions that require more intensive support then a referral to Primary Care Liaison Service should be considered in the first instance.
Memory Service clinicians are contactable on 0117 378 4670 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, to discuss referrals in advance of them being made.
Who to refer -
Diagnosis should be made in Primary Care. Only refer for diagnosis as follows:
If very rapid decline refer to neurological service
All patients diagnosed in Primary Care can be referred for post diagnostic support and advice if it is felt their needs are more complex than can be provided for by the Dementia Advisors.
How to refer:
All referrals should be made on the AWP MS referral form (available as an EMIS template) and email to: awp.referralssouthglosmemory@nhs.net
Please complete all areas of the form and ensure the Patient Summary is attached including recent consultations, medications and medical history.
Dementia support in South Glos is provided by:
depending on PCN (see flow diagram)
Referrals for Dementia Advisor Support should be made using the Sirona Dementia Advisor Referral Form or the Alzheimer's Dementia Advisor Referral Form
using the referral details.
Referral contact details
see AWP website for full details
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