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If you or a loved one in Liverpool is worried about memory issues, taking the first step is important. Please schedule an appointment with one of our clinicians to discuss your concerns.

What to Expect:

  1. Discuss Your Concerns: Our clinicians will listen carefully to understand your specific situation.
  2. Initial Assessment & Blood Tests: If further investigation is needed, we will arrange blood tests to explore potential underlying causes of memory problems.
  3. Referral to a Local Memory Clinic: If indicated, we will refer you to a specialist memory clinic in the Liverpool area for a more comprehensive evaluation.

Ongoing Care and Support After a Dementia Diagnosis:

Receiving a dementia diagnosis means you’re not alone. Our practice offers:

  • A Named GP: For consistent and personalized care.
  • Annual Health Reviews: To monitor your overall health and well-being.
  • A Dementia Care Navigator: Providing regular support and guidance for both you and your carers.

Supporting Individuals with Communication Difficulties:

For individuals with dementia, delirium, or other communication challenges, familiar routines and understanding are key.

  • “This is Me”: This document can be a valuable tool for sharing important information about the person with new caregivers or in unfamiliar settings. It helps professionals understand the individual’s preferences, history, and needs. This is me | Alzheimer’s Society

  • NHS Dementia Care Planning Toolkit: The NHS provides a helpful toolkit with lots of information to support living with dementia. Dementia care planning toolkit

 

My House of Memories is a free and easy-to-use app from National Museums Liverpool, designed to help people explore objects from the past and share memories together. It’s a fantastic tool for individuals living with dementia and their carers, but can be enjoyed by anyone.

Browse fascinating objects from across the decades, brought to life with sounds, music, and descriptions. Save your favourite items to a digital memory tree, box, or timeline, and even upload your own photos to share personal memories.

Download the free My House of Memories app:

Start exploring memories and connecting with loved ones in Liverpool today!

Talk Liverpool: Offers psychological therapies for individuals experiencing low to moderate mental health needs, which can often co-occur with dementia or support coping with the condition. Call them at 0151 228 2300.

If you’re caring for someone with dementia in Liverpool, remember that support is available for you too. Taking care of your own well-being is crucial. Here are some local services dedicated to supporting dementia carers:

  • Tide (Together in Dementia Everyday): A UK-wide charity with a local presence, offering support and a voice for carers of people with dementia. Contact them at 0151 237 2669. Together in dementia everyday. When no one else was here for me, tide were beside me

  • Liverpool Carer Advocacy Service: Provides general advice and support to carers across Liverpool, helping you navigate the challenges of your caring role. You can reach them at 0151 298 2999. 

  • My Time: Provides valuable opportunities for carers to take a break and focus on their own well-being through activities, hotel breaks, spa days, and afternoon tea. Contact them at 0151 705 2327

  • Help and support for people with dementia – Dementia guide from the NHS: While primarily for those with dementia, this NHS guide also contains valuable information and resources that can be helpful for carers. Help and support for people with dementia – NHS

Remember, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Reach out to these services in Liverpool for support and guidance.

Here are some additional resources that can provide valuable assistance and information for individuals living with dementia and their carers in Liverpool:

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