What do we do?
SMADSS provides assessment, diagnosis, and support for individuals experiencing memory difficulties across Derbyshire. Timely and accurate diagnosis of dementia is essential to ensure people can access appropriate treatment, information, advice, and support to help them remain as independent and well as possible.
Following assessment, where a diagnosis of dementia is made by our service or has been confirmed elsewhere, we offer a range of post-diagnostic interventions, including educational and therapeutic groups designed to support both individuals and their families in understanding and living well with dementia.
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialist doctors, psychologists, non-medical prescribers, nurses, and nursing assistants. We are also committed to supporting the future workforce and regularly provide learning opportunities for medical and nursing students.
We are aligned with the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Dementia Strategy 2025-30
Contact details
Our operating hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
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Contact details for individuals accessing our service in the North of the county (Chesterfield, High Peak and Glossop, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales) |
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For queries regarding memory assessments or medication being prescribed by us |
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For queries regarding our educational or therapy groups |
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Contact details for individuals accessing our service in the South of the county |
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For queries regarding memory assessments or medication being prescribed by us |
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For queries regarding our educational or therapy groups |
01332 866980 opt. 1 |
Our services are offered at sites throughout the county. Telephone or video call appointments are also available for memory assessments and follow up appointments.
