The NHS is urging West Sussex residents struggling with ongoing memory issues to contact their GP for a memory assessment.
Healthcare providers in West Sussex say they don't want the pressure of dealing with Covid to stop them helping people worried about memory loss.
There are currently delays in assessments by the Dementia Assessment Service due to the pandemic but the service is working hard to contact people as soon as they can.
Bikram Raychaudhuri, Clinical Lead for Dementia at the Sussex NHS Commissioners said:
"We can all experience memory problems from time to time, for example forgetting where you have left your keys or forgetting why you went into a certain room. For the most part these are not things to be too concerned about.
"However, if you or someone you know begins to experience regular memory loss and disorientation, or subtle changes in personality over a prolonged period, especially if it is impacting your daily activities such as difficulty in cooking, cleaning or taking medication, then it is a good idea to speak to a GP. Family, friends or carers may often recognise these changes before the person affected."
Due to coronavirus, the way that you access services may be different to what you are used to.
To protect people, NHS staff and prevent the spread of coronavirus, initial appointments may be online or by phone.
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