Are you worried about your own or a loved one’s memory?
Please make an appointment to see your GP to talk through any of your concerns. You may be referred to the memory service for further assessment and support.
Later Life and Memory Service
The Memory Assessment and Treatment Services support people with memory problems like dementia, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment across Wigan and Leigh.
Once someone has been diagnosed with a memory problem, they are also able to provide information, support and medication to help people manage symptoms associated with memory problems, and can arrange access to other local services that can help, such as home care or activity visits.
If you (or someone you know) are worried about your memory, make an appointment to see your GP and they will be able to talk through any symptoms and rule out any other causes of your problems. If they think the team can help, your GP will be able to make a referral to our service for an assessment.
- For more information about the Later Life and Memory Service call 01942 764462.
Dementia Buddies - Guardian Angel devices
Are you worried about a loved one with Dementia? Guardian Angel devices help to support families and carers with loved ones who are living with Dementia, helping them to live their life.
Look out for a badge, wristband, bag-tag or keyring, hold the back of your NFC enabled phone flat over the Guardian Angel device and the person’s first name and emergency contact number will be displayed, to help get the person home safely. To find out more information, you can:
The Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme introduced by the police in partnership with other agencies to encourage carers to compile useful information to help locate a vulnerable person if they go missing. It is a simple risk reduction tool to be used in the event of an adult with care and support needs going missing.
It consists of a form that contains vital information about a person at risk that can be passed to the police at the point the person is reported missing. It asks for a description and photos of the person, medication, family, plus favourite places they like/liked to visit.
Assistive technology
Assistive technology aims to improve the ability of individuals with disabilities or impairments to live independent lives. This includes:
- Tracking devices and alarms, so that loved ones can be located and contacted easily in an emergency
- Medication reminders and pill dispensers programmed to give exact doses at the right times
- Smart devices that can perform actions in your home, using simple voice commands.
Find out more about assistive technology for people with dementia.
Help for living at home
We know that staying independent is the best way to keep your health and wellbeing on track. We want to make sure that you can continue to lead an active and fulfilling lifestyle, while remaining safe and secure in your own home, whatever your care needs are.
John’s Campaign
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS trust have signed up to John’s Campaign, which is a national initiative for the rights of carers’ to stay with people in hospital. This allows the main carer to have open visiting.
Please ask the nurse in charge to give you a ‘carer’s passport card’. You will need to show the card when you first enter the ward. This prevents you having to explain each time you enter the ward outside visiting hours.
Do you or family member require a social care assessment?
A social care assessment is a free service. One of our team will come to see you to discuss your needs, either in your home or somewhere more suitable.
The assessment will identify what your specific needs are so that together we can decide whether you need support. Health and safety, your ability to manage personal and daily routines, your independence, your wellbeing and ability to make choices are all considered when we carry out the assessment
For more information visit Social care assessment.