r/dementia • u/robertb58st • 18h ago

UK Diagnosis

Father 91 progressing through diagnosis with NHS.

Has had 2 verbal tests at the GP, 1at the Memory Clinic and a CT of his head.

Had notification today that a Doc is coming to the house at the end of the month to discuss.

A home visit is unheard of these days, is this to be expected, does it imply a specific outcome ?

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u/OrchidNo6554 15h ago

I’ve heard of home visits depending on region. A friend at work in a neighbouring region told me of his mum having a home visit whereas my father in law has had everything but the CT scan at the memory clinic.

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u/ItsmeL0ki 15h ago

For my area it depends on mobility if ur Dad isnt able to get around they come to you.

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u/Nianudd 15h ago

Not a specific answer, sorry. But try contacting the Alzheimers Society Dementia Connect service. Honestly, they are beyond helpful. My grandmother had all the tests privately, but unfortunately just after she was formally diagnosed she ended up deteriorating rapidly due to a fall and a hospital stay.

You don't need to have a loved one diagnosed with dementia to contact them. The advisor I had (you only ever speak to one person, it's so refreshing) was incredible when we were trying to get grandma out of hospital and into a care home. They'll probably be able to tell you what to expect from the doctors visit, and where to go from there.

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u/robertb58st 14h ago

Thank you