Type
Memory Assessment ServiceMany people experience problems with declining memory. Northamptonshire Memory Assessment Service (MAS) covers the whole of Northamptonshire providing diagnosis and on-going information and support, working with other specialists and services to achieve the best outcome for you.
The memory assessment team consists of psychiatrists, speciality doctors in old age psychiatry, community psychiatric nurses, occupational therapists, community support workers and clinical and assistant psychologists.
Who is this service for? People over the age of 65.
Access how: Referral is by the GP or hospital specialist.
Available Locations
Useful resources
Memory Assessment Service Information leaflet
Memory Monitoring Clinic leaflet
Use of antipsychotic medicines in treating people with dementia
Living Well With Dementia Groups
Living well Dementia Group - Berrywood
Living well Dementia Group - Wellingborough and East Northants
Living well Dementia Group leaflet - Daventry
Living well Dementia Group leaflet - Kettering/Corby
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Resources
NHFT Mild cognitive impairment leaflet
Age UK - information on exercise and local exercise groups
0800 0556112
Age UK - befriending service
0800 0556112
Age UK - classes and courses
0800 0556112
Alzheimer's Society - Memory aids, tools and strategies
0300 2221122
First for Wellbeing - Get involved
First for Wellbeing - Adult Learning in Northamptonshire
0300 126 1000
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire - Get involved
01604 637522
The Silver Line - a free confidential helping providing information, friendship and advice to older people
0800 470 8090
Gov.uk - Get involved in your local community
Mental Health Foundation - Mindfulness
Future Learn - new skills online
NHS Choices - strength and flexibility podcasts
NHS Choices - How is my alcohol consumption?
NHS Choices - How healthy is my heart?
NHS Choices - Are you at risk of Type 2 Diabetes?
NHS Choices - Do you have a sleep problem?
NHS Choices - Could I be depressed?
NHS Choices - Twelve week weight loss guide
NHS Choices - One You easy meals App
NHS One You Website - helping you to get fit
Positive Psychology Programme - Nine positive exercises
BBC Horizon - Rainy Brain/Sunny Brain