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Mental Health & Addictions Service
Programmes
Memory Service
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Non-acute specialist mental health community services
- Regions
Waikato
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
GP
Referral Process
There is an expectation that the Map of Medicine Midland Regional Dementia Pathway will have been used prior to referral to specialist services.
Entry Criteria:
1. People with a primary complaint of objective/observed non-rapid progressive cognitive impairment, unexplained by a pre-existing medical, surgical or psychiatric condition, with a complexity that requires Specialist assessment. i.e.
a) A multi-disciplinary approach to assessment is needed. AND/OR
b) The person meets at least one of the following ‘Red flag’ criteria on the Midland Regional Dementia Pathway.
a. Less than 65 years old
b. History of head injury now presenting with progressive cognitive impairment
c. Culture and/or language is a barrier to assessment by Primary Care.
d. Major Psychiatric disorder. (An assessment by Mental Health Services may be requested prior to acceptance of the referral.)
e. Major Personality change
f. Atypical cognitive decline
g. Strong family history of neurodegenerative disorder
Exclusion Criteria:
1. People with a confirmed intellectual disability: Refer to the Intellectual Disability Dual Diagnosis Service (IDDDS).
2. People currently abusing alcohol or drugs without commitment to change.
3. A referral to Neurology is more appropriate for
a) People younger than 50 years old AND/OR
b) Where there are new or unexplained neurological symptoms e.g. abnormal gait and/or movement disorder.
Description
Provision of assessment and diagnosis, treatment and advice to people, of any age, suffering from a non rapid progressive cognitive impairment.
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Contact Details
Waikato Hospital
Waikato
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 839 8603
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Fax
(07) 839 8737
Website
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
Waikato Hospital, Gate 3
214 Pembroke Street
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
Waikato Hospital, Gate 3
214 Pembroke Street
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
Mental Health Service for Older People
Level B1, Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building
214 Pembroke Street
Private Bag 3200
Hamilton 3240
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This page was last updated at 11:47AM on February 10, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Mental Health Service for Older People | Waikato | Te Whatu Ora.