Private dementia and memory assessments for adults experiencing changes in memory, thinking, communication, behaviour or day-to-day functioning.
At ADHD Health Clinic, our consultant psychiatrists provide structured dementia and memory assessments for adults who are concerned about cognitive changes. Appointments are available online and in person, helping patients and families access timely clinical advice, a clear assessment process and practical recommendations for next steps.
Memory changes can feel worrying, particularly when they begin to affect confidence, independence or family life. A specialist assessment can help explore what may be contributing, whether symptoms suggest mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or another explanation, and what further support or investigations may be needed.
Not all memory problems are caused by dementia. Memory and thinking can also be affected by stress, low mood, anxiety, sleep problems, medication, physical health conditions, infections, thyroid problems or other medical factors. NHS guidance notes that dementia diagnosis involves ruling out other possible causes of memory problems, often including physical examination, blood tests and cognitive testing.
Further Information
Signs You May Need a Memory Assessment
A dementia assessment is a structured clinical appointment that explores memory, thinking, behaviour, functioning and wider health factors.
The assessment usually includes a detailed discussion about current symptoms, when changes started, how symptoms have developed, and how they affect daily life. Where possible, it is helpful for a carer, partner, relative or someone who knows the person well to attend, as they may be able to describe changes that the patient has not noticed or may find difficult to explain.
Your clinician may also consider whether cognitive screening, blood tests, brain imaging or further review is needed. Brain scans and memory tests can be part of the wider assessment process, although NHS guidance makes clear that brain scans alone cannot diagnose dementia and are used alongside other clinical information.
ADHD Health Clinic offers both online and in-person dementia assessments for adults.
An online dementia assessment may be suitable if you prefer to attend from home, find travel difficult, or feel more comfortable speaking from a familiar environment. The clinic’s online dementia assessment is a 90-minute appointment with a consultant psychiatrist and recommends attendance with a carer, relative or family member who knows the patient well.
An in-person dementia assessment may be preferred if a face-to-face appointment feels more appropriate, if symptoms are more complex, or if the patient and family would feel reassured by attending clinic.
Both appointment types are designed to explore memory concerns, cognitive changes and possible causes, then provide clear recommendations.
Before a dementia assessment, it is helpful to gather as much relevant information as possible.
This may include:
After the appointment, your clinician will explain their clinical view and discuss recommended next steps.
This may include:
The goal is to provide clarity for the patient and family, not simply to confirm or rule out dementia. Even when the outcome is not one simple diagnosis, the assessment can help identify what should happen next.
ADHD Health Clinic is not a crisis service. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 999 immediately. For urgent medical help that is not life-threatening, contact NHS 111.
For non-urgent enquiries during working hours, you can reach our admin team at admin@adhdhealthclinic.co.uk.
