Service details
Camden Memory Service
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The Camden Memory Service is an assessment and post-diagnostic support service comprised of Doctors, Nurses, Dementia Navigators, Psychologists and an Occupational Therapist.
The service aims to support individuals with a diagnosis of dementia to live well in the community.
- Borough(s): Camden
- Service Manager (s): Hannah Byers, Jessica Danson
- Email: nlft.camdenmemoryservice@nhs.net
- Age range treated: 65+
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Address:
1st Floor, The Peckwater Centre, 6 Peckwater Street, London, NW5 2TX
- Phone number: 0203 317 6584
- Service hours: 9am- 5pm, Monday - Friday
- Conditions treated
- How to access this service
- Who is this service for?
- What to expect
- Useful Information
Conditions treated
Treatment and on-going support are offered to individuals with a diagnosis of Dementia. This may include medication where appropriate, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), advice and signposting.
How to access this service
Referrals to the service are accepted from GPs, hospitals, and other secondary (specialist) healthcare teams.
Who is this service for?
Assessments
Assessments are offered to Camden residents over the age of 65 where there is a concern the person has a dementia.
Residents under the age of 65 should be referred to the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queens Square. However, we do offer assessments to residents under the age of 65 who have a severe and enduring mental health problem.
Post diagnostic support
This is offered to all Camden residents with a diagnosis of dementia who live at home.
What to expect
You will receive a phone call to arrange an appointment for an initial assessment, which may be with a doctor or nurse assessor. If you are housebound, or there is another reason why you cannot come to our clinic, we will see you at home.
You may be referred for further diagnostic tests such as a CT head scan.
We will arrange a further appointment to feedback your test results and diagnosis. If you receive a diagnosis of dementia, we will discuss a treatment plan, and you will be offered follow up appointments with a named worker every 9 to 12 months. Follow up appointments will be with a Clinical Specialist Nurse or Assistant Practitioner.
Useful Information
The Camden Memory Service operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding public holidays.
The service has well‑established links with local community resources including Age UK Camden Dementia Wellbeing Service and Camden Carers. Through its post‑diagnostic support pathway, the Camden Memory Service connects people to these services and signpost to further help as needed.
If you require urgent mental health support, please contact our older adults Home Treatment Team on 0333 200 7193. You do not need a GP referral to access this service.
