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Private memory assessment across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire

Written and reviewed by Dr Pravin Jha, Consultant Geriatrician & Memory Specialist (MBBS, MD, PgDIM, PgDGM, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), MBA). Last reviewed: 28 September 2026.

I am a consultant geriatrician based in Sheffield. If you live outside the city, there are three ways to arrange a private memory assessment with me: a home visit if you live within a 50-mile radius of Sheffield, a video consultation, or an appointment at one of my three Sheffield locations. No GP referral required. I do not hold clinics outside Sheffield; for families further away, the home visit is how I come to you.

Three ways to be seen

  • At home. I visit patients at home within a 50-mile radius of Sheffield, often on the same day as the request. This suits people who are frail, find travel tiring or would be unsettled by a hospital setting. Details are on my home visit page.
  • In clinic in Sheffield. Appointments at Spire Claremont Hospital, Circle Thornbury Hospital or the LivingCare Diagnostic Centre are usually available within 24–48 hours.
  • By video. A video consultation is also usually available within 24–48 hours. It works well for taking the history with the family, for going through results and for follow-up.

Private memory assessment at home across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire

Within the 50-mile radius, this includes Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Worksop, Wakefield and north Derbyshire. If you are not sure whether your address is within the radius, contact me before booking. If you live further away, a video consultation followed by a clinic appointment in Sheffield is usually the practical route.

How a memory assessment at home works

A home assessment follows the same structure as a clinic assessment, carried out in familiar surroundings. I ask a relative or someone who knows the person well to be present, because their account of how things have changed is central to the diagnosis. I take a detailed history, carry out cognitive testing and a physical examination, and review every medicine in the house, including those bought over the counter.

Seeing someone at home also shows me things a clinic cannot: how they manage day to day, the layout of the home, and any risks such as falls. I assess memory as part of a comprehensive geriatric assessment, looking at physical health, mood, mobility and medicines as well as thinking, because several of these can make memory worse and are treatable. If blood tests or a brain scan are needed, I arrange them and explain where they will be done.

The full process, from the questionnaires completed beforehand to the written plan afterwards, is set out on my private memory assessment page.

Coming to a clinic in Sheffield

If the person is able to travel, a clinic appointment is often the simplest option. I see patients at:

  • Spire Claremont Hospital, 401 Sandygate Road, Sheffield S10 5UB
  • Circle Thornbury Hospital, 312 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S10 3BR
  • LivingCare Diagnostic Centre, Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield S9 3TL

When you book, tell me how the person is travelling and whether they need help with mobility, so that the appointment time and location suit them.

Your GP and local NHS services

Wherever your GP practice is, with consent I send them a full report with the diagnosis and a clear plan, so that they know what has been found and what happens next. If a medicine is recommended, the report explains how it will be started and reviewed; my dementia treatment guide describes how prescribing works after a private diagnosis.

Every area also has an NHS memory service, which people can be referred to through their GP. Choosing a private assessment does not stop anyone using local NHS services, and many families use both.

Fees

Fees depend on where the assessment takes place. For home visits, a travel charge applies beyond 10 miles from Claremont Hospital. All fees, including the travel charge, are listed on the fees page.

Common questions from families outside Sheffield

Can you assess someone at home who will not travel?

Yes. A home visit is often accepted when a hospital appointment is not, and it lets me see how the person manages in their own surroundings. A relative should be present if possible.

Do I need a GP referral?

No GP referral required. You can contact me directly, and with consent I will write to your GP afterwards.

How quickly can you visit?

Often the same day, within a 50-mile radius of Sheffield. Clinic and video appointments are usually available within 24–48 hours.

What if we live more than 50 miles away?

I do not offer home visits beyond the 50-mile radius. A video consultation for the history, followed by a clinic appointment in Sheffield, is usually the practical alternative.

Is this a substitute for the local NHS memory service?

No. It is an alternative route to an assessment, and it does not replace the NHS services in your area. You can use both.

Arranging an assessment

To arrange a home visit, a clinic appointment or a video consultation, call 07855 740098, email admin@geriuk.com or use the contact page. For more background on dementia, see my dementia guide for families.

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