The Memory Assessment & Treatment Service (MATS) is an outpatient clinic, comprised of community mental health nurses, admin staff, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychiatrists and neurologists. There are close links with clinical research and third sector partners, such as Alzheimer Scotland.
MATS is a non-urgent service, designed to assess patients aged 65+ who present with cognitive decline. The aim is for early diagnosis and intervention. Where assessment results in a diagnosis of dementia, MATS serves to initiate and monitor newly commenced relevant medication. Onward referrals and signposting seek to ensure post-diagnostic support is facilitated; this is most often via an Alzheimer Scotland Link Worker.
The service covers the city of Edinburgh only. Patients must be able to attend clinic, and with someone able to support assessment, such as a close family member. Please note that MATS cannot make home visits.
From the 2nd December 2024, MATS will be based in the Craighall Centre:
Craighall Centre
210 Ferry Road
Edinburgh
EH6 4RB
Phone number: 0131 446 4500
