People you may meet There is a wide range of health and social care services that support people with dementia and their families. For some people, meeting so many new professionals in a short space of time can feel overwhelming, so it may be helpful to know who they are and what they do.
The professionals may be employed by the NHS or local authority, private businesses or voluntary organisations. Here are details of just some of the professionals you may meet.
GPs The local GP will probably have been your first point of contact. The GP is the one who may offer a diagnosis of dementia, refer you to a consultant doctor or a memory clinic, or consider your health needs as a carer.
CONSULTANTS Every day can be different when someone has dementia, don’t assume it will be the same.
www.carechoices.co.uk/dementia
These are doctors who have had extensive training and experience in a particular area. There are different types of consultants, and who people are referred to will depend on their symptoms and how the services in the local area
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