Memory Assessment Service: Second clinic appointment pack (Diagnosis and Support Information)

This information pack is for use by staff in the Memory Assessment Service (MAS) completing the second clinic appointment with patients/carers who have had tests and returned to the clinic for diagnosis of their memory problems.

It includes information that is given to you at your second 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.

 

Age UK Telephone Friendship (Age UK)

As we get older, we may find we spend more time on our own. This can sometimes feel lonely, boring or make us miss friends or family. We offer free telephone friendship services so you can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone, all from the comfort of your own home.

 

All about dementia (Alzheimer's Research UK)

This informative booklet provides you with an introduction to different types of dementia. Providing information on Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies, It covers symptoms, causes and diagnosis of these most common types of dementia.

 

Benefits and Entitlements (Age UK)

This site offers information on different benefits and entitlements, many of which are relevant to people of all ages.

 

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.

 

Day Services (Nottingham City)

Find a day service in your local area. Day services provide opportunities to meet others in a supportive environment, enabling you to enjoy your independence and get involved in a range of group or person centred activities.

 

Day services (Nottinghamshire County Council)

Find a day service in your local area. Day services provide opportunities to meet others in a supportive environment, enabling you to enjoy your independence and get involved in a range of group or person centred activities.

 

Dementia and driving (DVLA, gov.uk)

You must tell DVLA if you suffer from dementia. This can include Alzheimer's disease, cognitive/memory problems or other related conditions. If you have any of these conditions, you need to fill in form CG1 and send it to DVLA.

 

Dementia Support Service for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (Alzheimer's Society)

The Alzheimer's Society operates a range of services across Nottinghamshire providing support, information and signposting to people with dementia and their carers and family members.

 

Driving and dementia Factsheet (Alzheimer's Society)

Having dementia does not mean an end to daily activities. This includes driving, which a person may still be able to do safely for some time after diagnosis.

 

Get support and advice for carers and people with dementia (Dementia UK)

Dementia UK champions the rights of families to understand their options regarding care, support and practical assistance. Check out their range of information leaflets.

 

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.

 

Help Beat Dementia: dementia research (NHS National Institute for Health Research)

Help Beat Dementia - register your interest in dementia research today. Vital studies into early diagnosis, prevention and new treatments for dementia are making progress - that's why more volunteers are needed.

 

Living your life with hope (Dementia Toolkit)

The Living with Dementia Toolkit is for people with dementia and their carers. This set of resources is based on research, and the expert experiences of people with dementia and their carers.

 

Living well with dementia: The dementia guide (Alzheimer's Society)

Produced by the Alzheimer's Society, this film from the dementia guide looks at the changes that might need to be introduced to live as well as possible with dementia.

 

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

 

Nottinghamshire Carers Hub (Carers Federation)

Carers Federation, Carers Hub Service (CHS) is a free and confidential service that supports unpaid Carers living in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire.

 

Planning ahead (Alzheimer's Society)