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The Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Nursing Service provides the following services:
- Post Diagnostic Support
- Memory Clinic
| Service Manager/Lead: | Debbie MacRae, Community Mental Health Nurse Manager |
| Service Manager/Lead contact details: | Health Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PS. |
TEAM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION |
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| Team/Service Name: | Post Diagnostic Support Service |
| Overview: | The Post Diagnostic Support service offers support for people who have been newly diagnosed with dementia. All assessments are now completed in the home environment. The service aims to help you self manage symptoms, encourage independence and plan for the future. People usually stay with service for a year and a named worker will manage your case. If you, or a family member or friend are experiencing memory difficulties please contact your GP initially so they can give you a health check to rule out any treatable causes for the cognitive impairment. |
| Target group: | People who have been diagnosed with dementia within the last 12 months |
| Services offered: | We offer:
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| Location: | Clinics are usually be offered at patient homes. |
| Referral method: | You should be offered referral to this service by your diagnosing clinician. If this has not been offered referral can be made by your GP, social worker or other health and social care professional. |
| Contact us: | Health Centre, Springfield Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PS. |
| Useful service information: | |
| Useful links: | Alzheimers Scotland Lewis & Harris Services
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