The Memory Information Support Team

Our Memory Information Support Team (MIST) support carers and family members experiencing early memory issues.

Who is the Memory Information Support Team for?

The Memory Information Support Team (MIST) help carers and their loved ones at any of the following stages of early memory issues:

  • We have general concerns around a loved one’s memory but unsure where to begin or who to speak with

  • We have spoken with with GP/ referral made to the Memory Treatment Service (OPCMHT) at St John’s Hospital

  • We’re on a waiting list to be seen by Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) or Dementia Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)

  • We’ve completed a Memory Assessment & Treatment Service (MATS) assessment/ home visit

  • We’re on a waiting list to be seen by consultant

  • We have received a formal diagnosis and we’re on a waiting list to access Post Diagnostic Support (PDS)

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What support does MIST offer?

We offer emotional and practical support which includes:

  • someone to talk to

  • breaks from your caring role

  • future planning

  • signposting and referrals to other services

  • training and workshops for carers

The support MIST offers primarily focuses on the carer however we can offer home visits to ensure individuals remain independent and well at home. Carers are also welcome to join our monthly support group with the person they care for where our partners at Cyrenians OPAL provide a relaxed and friendly environment for them, while you can attend the group.

MIST Support Group

First Thursday of every month, 1pm until 2:30pm, Blackburn Partnership Centre.

An open and friendly peer support group for all carers registered under the MIST service. It's open for you to attend on your own as a carer and we will also provide a separate space for the person you care for to get support via Cyrenians OPAL.

Please get in touch (below) if you’re interested in attending.

Have a look at our calendar for all our MIST events, or get in touch to find out more.

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Our MIST Resource Booklet

Our Memory Information Support Booklet includes everything you need to know about your journey through your loved one’s memory difficulties. This includes the steps you may find yourself taking, important contacts and how to plan for the future.

Download a copy

About our Memory information Service

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