Tiverton Memory Clinic - Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Tiverton Memory Clinic - Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Tiverton Memory Clinic - Devon Partnership NHS Trust
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How to contact us<br />
If you would like an assessment of your<br />
memory ask your GP to refer you to the<br />
<strong>Tiverton</strong> <strong>Memory</strong> <strong>Clinic</strong>.<br />
<strong>Devon</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong><br />
<strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Trust</strong><br />
A member of the team will then contact you to<br />
arrange a convenient appointment to attend a<br />
memory assessment.<br />
If you would like to talk to a member of the<br />
team or require further information please<br />
contact:<br />
<strong>Tiverton</strong> <strong>Memory</strong> <strong>Clinic</strong><br />
Melrose Unit<br />
<strong>Tiverton</strong> Hospital<br />
Kennedy Way<br />
<strong>Tiverton</strong><br />
EX16 6NT<br />
Telephone: 01884 235601<br />
Making contact<br />
If you would like to know more about us,<br />
need information in a different language<br />
or format or have a concern, compliment or<br />
complaint, then please contact our PALS Team:<br />
PALS Team<br />
<strong>Devon</strong> <strong>Partnership</strong> <strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Trust</strong><br />
Wonford House Hospital<br />
Dryden Road<br />
Exeter EX2 5AF<br />
Freephone: 0800 0730741<br />
Email: dpn-tr.pals@nhs.net<br />
You will also find useful information about<br />
our services and issues related to mental<br />
health and wellbeing on our website at<br />
www.devonpartnership.nhs.uk<br />
<strong>Tiverton</strong><br />
<strong>Memory</strong><br />
<strong>Clinic</strong><br />
Information for people<br />
worried about memory loss<br />
Reference: 326/10/12
Your memory<br />
• Are you worried about your memory<br />
• Are you over 65<br />
• Do you live in the <strong>Tiverton</strong> area<br />
If you answer yes to the above questions then<br />
the <strong>Tiverton</strong> <strong>Memory</strong> <strong>Clinic</strong> is here to help you.<br />
• Where did I leave my car keys<br />
• I came in here to do something, now what<br />
was it<br />
• I suddenly couldn’t find my way home<br />
• Is a family member or friend worried about<br />
you<br />
Do you frequently ask yourself similar<br />
questions If you do the <strong>Tiverton</strong> <strong>Memory</strong><br />
<strong>Clinic</strong> is here to help you.<br />
What service is provided<br />
There are many potential causes of memory<br />
loss and many people in our community<br />
experience memory difficulties.<br />
Our aim is to identify the cause of your<br />
memory problem through an assessment that<br />
is tailor made to suit your needs.<br />
We will also aim to provide you with possible<br />
treatments and offer you and your family<br />
ongoing support and advice.<br />
Over the course of a two hour clinic<br />
appointment we will provide a comprehensive<br />
assessment, treatment pathway and care plan.<br />
Your assessment will be treated with the<br />
strictest confidence and your privacy and<br />
personhood maintained.<br />
To access the necessary resources your<br />
assessment will normally take place at <strong>Tiverton</strong><br />
Hospital. However, it may be possible to<br />
arrange this at home in certain circumstances.<br />
We will aim to be as flexible as the service<br />
allows ensuring your individual needs are met.<br />
What will happen<br />
If you would like an assessment of your<br />
memory ask your GP to refer you to the<br />
<strong>Tiverton</strong> <strong>Memory</strong> <strong>Clinic</strong>.<br />
Your GP will conduct a range of blood tests<br />
and undertake a physical examination. The<br />
memory clinic consultant may arrange for you<br />
to have a scan of your brain, before coming to<br />
see us.<br />
A detailed medical and personal history will be<br />
taken and all your concerns and observations<br />
noted.<br />
You and your relative/friend will then meet<br />
with the consultant to discuss your diagnosis<br />
and possible treatment options.<br />
Following your assessment in the memory clinic<br />
we will develop a plan with you to tackle any<br />
memory problems we find. We have a range<br />
of support to offer, including medications for<br />
memory, one-to-one support and access to our<br />
groups to help manage memory problems.<br />
The memory clinic team<br />
The team is made up of specialist professionals<br />
who have experience working with memory<br />
related ill health. They are able to offer a<br />
range of assessments, treatment, support and<br />
advice depending on your identified needs.<br />
The team consists of:<br />
• Community Psychiatric Nurses<br />
• Community Support Workers<br />
• A Consultant Psychiatrist<br />
• A Psychologist and Assistant Psychologist<br />
• Occupational Therapists.<br />
You may be seen by some or all members of<br />
the team throughout your assessment.<br />
We use your records to help plan and guide<br />
your care. They also help to ensure:<br />
• doctors and nurses and other health<br />
professionals working with you have<br />
accurate and up-to-date information<br />
• full information is available if you see<br />
another doctor, or are referred to a<br />
specialist or another part of the <strong>NHS</strong><br />
• there is a good basis for assessing the type<br />
and quality of care you have received<br />
• we can investigate your concerns, if you<br />
have a question or need to complain.