Memory Clinic - North Tyneside

Specialist Support for Memory Concerns
Providing assessment, diagnosis and guidance for individuals aged 65+

We are part of the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP), offering specialist support for those experiencing memory difficulties.

Our team includes:

Mental Health Nurses & Healthcare Assistant
Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Team
Clinical & Assistant Psychologists
Occupational Therapists
Administrative & Domestic Support

What We Do

We offer person-centred assessments for people with memory problems who do not already have a dementia diagnosis.

Our aim is to:

Understand the nature of memory concerns
Provide appropriate diagnosis
Offer guidance and referrals for further support

We work closely with:

Community Mental Health Teams
Younger Person’s Dementia Service
Nursing Home & Inpatient Teams

Referrals are usually made by your GP, but can also come from other health professionals.

What the referral should include:

Details of memory concerns (onset, duration, symptoms)
Any known risks or safeguarding issues
Your consent to be referred
A recent cognitive screening (e.g. 6CIT or GPCOG)
Blood tests completed in the last 6 months:
- FBC, ESR, CRP, U&Es, Calcium
- HbA1c, LFTs, TFTs, B12, Folate

Referral forms are available to professionals via the Trust intranet.

We aim to meet the national standard of 6 weeks from referral to diagnosis.

While this is our target, please note that demand for the service may occasionally impact this timeframe. All referrals are triaged based on clinical need, and we do our best to prioritise urgent cases.

For up-to-date information on waiting times, please contact the clinic directly.

After referral, you’ll be offered an appointment for a memory assessment. This may involve:

Talking to you (and family, if appropriate)
Cognitive tests and questionnaires
Medical and psychological assessments
Feedback and follow-up planning

Memory Clinic
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane, North Shields
NE29 8NH
Located near the Diabetes Resource Centre, beside Ward 20.
Limited parking available nearby.

Contact Us
Tel: 0191 293 2777
Monday – Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (excluding bank holidays)