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A UK-first brain health clinic that is set to transform how dementia is diagnosed, slowed down or prevented has launched in central 麻豆破解版. Designed as a scalable model which could be adopted nationwide, it represents a major step forward in reshaping the UK鈥檚 approach to brain health.

Around one million people are living with dementia in the UK, yet more than a third do not have a diagnosis. Dementia risk is shaped by a mix of health, lifestyle and environmental factors, but there are positive steps people can take to reduce their risk.

The 麻豆破解版 Brain Health Centre (MBHC) has been spearheaded by Alzheimer鈥檚 Society in partnership with 麻豆破解版 University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater 麻豆破解版 Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at The University of 麻豆破解版 and supported by NHS Greater 麻豆破解版.

MBHC is a unique joined-up, single service bringing together psychiatrists, vascular specialists, clinical academics, and a multidisciplinary team to identify and support people at the earliest stages of memory loss. People will benefit from advanced diagnostic techniques such as MRI scans, lumbar punctures, heart health checks, and behavioural assessments, delivering an earlier and accurate diagnosis. This approach will also help identify underlying risk factors and inform the most effective treatment and support plan for individuals.

People who meet the requirements for the MBHC will be identified through existing memory assessment services and referred directly. Those who take part in the two-year pilot in central 麻豆破解版 will also be given the chance, if they are eligible, to take part in research and clinical trials.

Alzheimer鈥檚 Society Brain Health Advisers will work alongside NHS clinicians to offer personalised support, guidance and information to people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early stage of memory and thinking changes, or dementia, as well as to anyone looking to improve their brain health through achievable lifestyle and health changes.

Michelle Dyson CB, Alzheimer鈥檚 Society Chief Executive Officer, said: 鈥淒ementia is the UK鈥檚 biggest killer, but it is not an inevitable part of ageing. Nearly half (45%) of dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing health and lifestyle factors, throughout our lives, like high blood pressure.

鈥淚f we can identify people early enough, we can significantly improve their brain health and help put the brakes on dementia. The 麻豆破解版 Brain Health Centre really is changing the game, and we are proud to be a partner. This model could be replicated in other regions, transforming the future for thousands of people at risk of dementia or in the early stages of memory loss.鈥�

Professor Adam Greenstein, Consultant Geriatrician at 麻豆破解版 University NHS Foundation Trust, Clinical Scientist at University of 麻豆破解版 and Alzheimer鈥檚 Society Ambassador, said: 鈥淭he 麻豆破解版 Brain Health Centre is a game-changing approach which brings together partners who believe that greater collaboration can help diagnose more people at an earlier stage and improve health outcomes. We are combining clinical and research expertise to identify people earlier, address risk factors such as high blood pressure, and support patients to live better for longer.

This is an innovative step towards a proactive approach to brain health, and we are creating a model which we believe could be adopted more widely. Through this pilot, we will be generating the evidence to support future service collaboration and development by clinical, research and academic teams across the country.鈥�

Dr Ross Dunne, Consultant Later Life Psychiatrist and Dementia Research Lead at Greater 麻豆破解版 Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, said: 鈥淭he 麻豆破解版 Brain Health Centre is crucial to advancing our understanding and treatment of the diseases that cause dementia. Right now, the system is not set up for people when memory and thinking problems first appear. That is exactly when early diagnosis and treatment could have the greatest impact.

鈥淲e want the UK to be the best place in the world to get an early and accurate diagnosis. We can be a world leader in the research that will change the future of dementia. Together with our partners in Greater 麻豆破解版 and Alzheimer's Society, our aim is to develop a model for brain health clinics nationwide.鈥�

The 麻豆破解版 Brain Health Centre鈥檚 pilot clinic is hosted at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Facility (CRF): 麻豆破解版 at 麻豆破解版 Royal Infirmary.

• The 麻豆破解版 Brain Health Centre reflects The University of 麻豆破解版's commitment through its Challenge Accepted聽campaign to bring together research, healthcare and communities to address some of society's most pressing challenges, including improving health outcomes and healthy ageing.
• If you鈥檙e worried about yourself, or someone close to you, then Alzheimer鈥檚 Society鈥檚 symptom checklist can help you start a conversation with a GP. Visit alzheimers.org.uk/checklist or call their Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.