The Memory Assessment Service (MAS) assesses people in Derbyshire who have memory and other cognitive difficulties that might relate to a form of dementia. Diagnosing dementia accurately helps to ensure that people can access the treatment, support and advice they need to stay well and live independently for as long as possible.
The MAS service is run by two teams – one in the north of the county and one in the south and the aim of both teams is to provide high-quality diagnostic assessments. This service is delivered by our specially trained health professionals who are able to provide a diagnosis once an assessment has taken place and that assessment has been reviewed and discussed with the teams’ consultants and speciality doctors. If a diagnosis of dementia is found our health professionals will be able provide advice and guidance to the individual and their families as well as being offered the opportunity to attend the ‘Living Well with Dementia Programme’ that is available through our specialist day services.
Our health professionals work alongside dementia support services and they are able to get in touch with these services to request further support for those individuals that have given their consent. These services are provided by Making Space (for Derby City) and the Alzheimer's Society (for Derbyshire County).
