Opening times
- Monday - Friday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wakefield Memory Service
The Memory Service provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults experiencing ongoing memory problems. Referrals are usually made by a GP after other possible physical causes have been explored.
Contact details
01924 316973Age range
Adults experiencing ongoing memory problems where there is no physical health cause.
Key support offer
• Memory assessments.
• Dementia diagnosis where appropriate.
• Short-term support after diagnosis.
• Advice and signposting to other services.
What we don't offer
• Long-term follow-up after diagnosis.
| Category | Notes | Yes / No |
| Self Help | including guided self-help e.g. recovery college. | no |
| Community Based | GP practices, primary care team, live well social prescribing, Voluntary and community sector support. | no |
| Professional Referral | further info about local clinical teams, accessed by professional referral (SPA, info on CORE AND ENHANCED, IHBT MH Teams). | yes |
Website & Links
- https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/
Accessibility information for service
The service offers reasonable adjustments, including home visits for people who are unable to attend clinic appointments.
Waiting times & timescales
• Initial assessment: 2–6 weeks.
• Diagnostic appointment: Around 4–6 months, depending on scan results.
How to access - self or professional referral
Professional referral
Accessment process
Initial assessment – holistic assessment that gathers detailed information including background history, work, family, health, significant events, risks, strengths and current problems that have led to the referral. The assessment will determine if further memory investigations and a diagnostic appointment is required. Further tests may include a CT, MRI, or other scan dependent on age and presentation. Neuropsychology testing may also be considered. All this information will enable an informed decision-making process, diagnosis, treatment or signposting to other relevant services.
Key partners
The team works alongside Psychology Services, Admiral Nurses and the Alzheimer’s Society.
Signposting to services that can offer support if this service can't
The team will help signpost you to other services that can provide the support you need.
