Enfield Memory Service (EMS) provides cognitive assessment, treatment and support to people experiencing memory problems.

The service is accredited by Memory Service's National Accreditation Programme, and consists of a multidisciplinary team which includes nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, an associate mental health worker, an admiral nurse and administrators.

EMS provides comprehensive assessment and a range of interventions depending on the outcome of assessment and diagnosis, and aims to see people within six weeks of referral.  

Following a diagnosis of dementia, the service offers a variety of post-diagnostic treatment and support, which may include:

• pharmacological treatments, as per NICE guidelines
• cognitive stimulation therapy
• referral to Age UK for memory navigation and other services
• post-diagnostic carers group and admiral nurse input for carer support
• referral to Enfield Adult Social Care
• signposting to Enfield Carers Centre.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• Enfield residents aged 65+
• experiencing memory problems
• not previously had a diagnosis of dementia
• delirium ruled out.

Exclusions

• for Enfield residents aged <65, consider referral to the Cognitive Disorders Clinic at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

How to Refer

Locations

Enfield Memory Service