For professionals

At RICE we welcome NHS and private referrals to our Memory Clinic. Patients are normally referred by their GP with a suspicion of memory problems. GPs are asked to check that a raft of blood tests is normal before they refer. These include B12, folate and TSH, as low levels of these can affect cognitive function. You can also check a full blood count, renal and liver function, calcium, and glucose and cholesterol levels. GPs may also order a CT head scan.

Current research projects open for patients

Evoke and Evoke+; Semaglutide

1. 55-85 years old
2. Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Alzheimer’s disease
3. MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) score of 22 or above
4. On stable dose of AChE Inhibitor (donepezil, galantamine or rivastigimine) for at least 3 months prior to randomisation, or not taking an AChE Inhibitor
5. Has a family member, friend or carer willing to act as Study Partner
6. Able to undergo MRI or CT scan

RE-AIM

This study will start in September and is using a web-based application to help people living with dementia to reflect on, and create goals for, their daily activities, social network, and any positive lifestyle changes that could be made to improve their quality of life. 

The inclusion/exclusion criteria are as follows-

Person with dementia:

• Aged 18 or over; there is no upper age limit. 
• Self-report a confirmed medical diagnosis for dementia of any type, including Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body type and mixed. 
• Able to engage with and participate in the intervention in the judgement of the investigator or designee.
• Able to give informed consent in the judgement of the investigator or designee.
• Able to read and communicate verbally in English.
• Access to the internet and computer/tablet if they choose the PRIDE-app intervention

Supporter:

• Aged 18 or over; there is no upper age limit. 
• Able to engage with and participate in the intervention. 
• Able to provide informed consent. 
• Able to read and communicate verbally in English. 

Exclusion criteria person with dementia and supporter:

• Living in institutional care.

Get in touch with RICE if you have any potential patients for these projects