Diagnosis referral and assessment process
Referral
Diagnosis of dementia is done by referral to 天美传媒 and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT).
A referral can be made by your:
- GP
- social worker
- district nurse
- advanced nurse practitioner
Nurses at BSMHFT will refer you to either:
CMHTs provide the same service but for more complex or challenging cases.
The Memory Assessment Service provides assessment and diagnosis 天美传媒 at different places in 天美传媒.
Assessment
The assessment process is based on several criteria, such as:
- your medical history
- formal memory testing
- scans
You can find more information about tests and scans used to diagnose dementia from .
How long diagnosis takes
The time it takes for a dementia diagnosis varies from person to person, the type of dementia and on the different types of assessments.
Page last updated: 15 January 2024