Memory Assessment Service: First clinic appointment pack

This information pack is for use by staff in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) completing the first clinic appointment with patients/carers who are experiencing memory problems and may need further tests for diagnosis.

It includes information that is given to you at your first clinic appointment with the Memory Assessment Service. You may also be given additional information specific to you, which your healthcare professional may have discussed with you during/following the appointment.

 

What to expect when attending the Memory Assessment Service

Please read according to which Memory Assessment Service you have been referred to.

• Bassetlaw

• Broxtowe

• Gedling and Hucknall

• Mansfield and Ashfield

• Nottingham City

• Rushcliffe

• Newark and Sherwood

 

 

Are You Eating Enough?: Advice for Older People

This leaflet will help you spot signs of weight loss that you may not notice, offer advice on what to do, meal suggestions and advice on where you can get help.

 

Carers First (Carers Federation)

If you look after someone - a friend, relative or neighbour for example, who could not manage without your help & support, then you are a carer! Carers First Service supports carers across all communities - in the city of Nottingham who look after someone with an illness, disability or frailty; or is experiencing mental health.

 

Compliments, Comments, Concerns and Complaints - Community and Mental Health (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)

A guide for patients, carers, relatives and service users on how to leave a compliment, make a suggestion or raise concerns or complaints about Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's Services. 

 

Get up and go : a guide to staying steady (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)

Information on how to reduce risks of falling and the benefits of keeping active in later life. This booklet was published as part of Older People's Day.

 

Having a CT scan (Adult)

You have been given this video as you or someone you know needs to have a CT Scan. This short film, from Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, takes you through it step by step, so that you know what to expect when you have your CT scan.

 

Help in your home and community - Your Notts Directory

This website offers a wide range of information and links to local self-help and support, including information and support for:

• Adults and those that are caring for them
• Families, children and young people
• Supported self care for people who want to improve their health and wellbeing
• Communities, clubs and groups

 

iSupport for Dementia (World Health Organisation)

iSupport is a skills and training programme for carers of people with dementia. It aims to prevent and/or decrease mental and physical health problems associated with caregiving and to improve the quality of life of those caring for people with dementia.

 

Make, register or end a lasting power of attorney (Gov.uk)

This website provides more information on Lasting Power of Attorney, including:

• Overview
• Choose your attorney
• Make a lasting power of attorney
• Register a lasting power of attorney
• Certify a copy of a lasting power of attorney
• Change your lasting power of attorney
• End your lasting power of attorney

 

NHS Health Check (NHS)

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74. It's designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia.

 

Practical Guide to Healthy Caring

The advice in this booklet will help you if you look after a friend or family member or have any form of caring responsibilities, but it is written to be particularly relevant for those who are about 65 years or older and are new to caring.