Haringey Memory Service
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Haringey Memory Service provides clinic-based memory assessment of Haringey residents to diagnose and treat Dementia.
The Service is made up of a team of Psychiatrists, Nurses, Memory Practitioner, Admiral Nurse, Dementia Navigator, Mental Health Practitioner and a team of Administrators.
- Borough(s): Haringey
- Email: beh-tr.victoriareceptioninbox@nhs.net
- Age range treated: 65+
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Address:
Victoria Unit, St Ann's Hospital, St Ann's Road, London, N15 3TH
- Phone number: 020 8702 6300
- Service hours: 9am-5pm
- Conditions treated
- How to access this service
- Who is this service for?
- What to expect
- Service manager(s)
- Useful Information
Conditions treated
Dementia
How to access this service
Referral to our service should be made by a GP or local hospitals also Queens Square Neurology Department – UCLH.
Who is this service for?
People aged over 65 experiencing memory difficulties for the first time and those of any age with an existing Dementia diagnosis.
What to expect
Assessment with either a Doctor or a Memory Practitioner.
Following diagnosis Haringey Memory Service provides a variety of post-diagnostic support for both carers and people with dementia including:
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) - A short-term course proven to help with memory difficulties.
- Tom’s Club - A social group held in the community for carers and people with dementia to attend together.
- Carers Information and Support Programme - An information programme for carers who wish to learn more about Dementia and support available in Haringey.
- Admiral Nurse - Specialist nurse who are focussed on the needs of carers.
- Dementia Navigator – provides support to patients and carers within the community.
Service manager(s)
Sophie Boateng-Manu
Useful Information
Please see this leaflet for more information about the assessment process and what to expect at your appointments: Haringey Memory service [pdf] 185KB
You may also find the following organisations helpful:
- Dementia UK
- Alzheimer’s Society
- The Haynes Dementia Hub
- Cypriot Centre
- Grace Day Centre
- Jacksons Lane
- Winkfield Resource Centre
- Multi Agency Care Coordinating Team
