In plain English
Content on dementia.co.uk is written and reviewed by the clinical team at The Dementia Service. The team includes consultant psychiatrists, a clinical psychologist, a specialist physiotherapist and mental health nurses, each registered with their UK regulator. Registration numbers and verification links are shown below.
The clinical team
The Dementia Service is a UK private memory clinic operated by Telesphorus Health Limited. The clinical team is responsible for diagnostic assessment, structured reporting and prescribing in the clinic, and for writing and reviewing content on dementia.co.uk.
Meet the clinical team
The clinicians below write and review the content on dementia.co.uk. Each is registered with the appropriate UK regulator; registration can be verified using the links provided. For specific clinical questions about treatment under The Dementia Service, the named clinician responsible for your care is identified in your assessment letter.
Dr Arpita Chakrabarti
Consultant Clinical Psychiatrist
MBBS, MRCP, MRCPsych, DCH, LLM, CCT (Old Age Psychiatry)
Dr Rohit Renjhen
Consultant Clinical Psychiatrist
MBBS, DPM, MRCPsych, FRSM, LLM (Medical Law and Ethics)
Victoria O'Donnell
Specialist Physiotherapist
HCPC registered specialist physiotherapist
Megan Deakin
Mental Health Nurse and Independent Nurse Prescriber
BSc (Hons), MSc, RMN, INP
Malcolm Roberts
Lasting Power of Attorney Consultant
BSc (Hons)
Craig Ward of Lundie
Trusts, Court of Protection and LPA Consultant
MSc, BA (Hons), TEP, AKC
David Lea
Estates and Wills Consultant
Doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), clinical psychologists and physiotherapists with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Legal and estates consultants support the practical and planning content and are not clinical staff.
Regulation
All clinicians on the team are registered with the appropriate UK regulator:
- General Medical Council (GMC) for doctors;
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for clinical psychologists and physiotherapists;
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurses.
The Dementia Service is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its regulated service activities.
Editorial roles
Each clinical page on this site is:
- Drafted by a clinician with expertise in the topic;
- Reviewed by a second clinician for accuracy and balance;
- Approved by an editor for plain-English readability and consistency with the rest of the site;
- Marked with the date of last review.
How to contact the team
For clinical advice about an individual:
- If you are a patient of The Dementia Service: use the clinic contact details on the clinic's website;
- If you are not a patient and have a clinical concern: contact your GP or NHS 111 for urgent advice;
- For general advice on dementia: the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Connect Support Line (0333 150 3456) or the Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Helpline (0800 888 6678).
For editorial enquiries or to suggest changes to a page, use the contact form.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see a specific clinician?
For private memory clinic appointments, the clinic offers consultations with named consultants. Contact The Dementia Service directly to discuss.
Are the clinicians UK-registered?
Yes. All clinicians on the team are UK-registered with the appropriate regulator, and the registration numbers above can be verified with the GMC, HCPC or NMC.
Can I get clinical advice through this website?
No. The website provides general information only. Individual clinical advice requires a clinical consultation.
References
- General Medical Council. https://www.gmc-uk.org
- Health and Care Professions Council. https://www.hcpc-uk.org
- Nursing and Midwifery Council. https://www.nmc.org.uk
- Care Quality Commission. https://www.cqc.org.uk
