The cost of a private dementia assessment
One price for the full assessment, from your first appointment to your diagnosis and written report.
Full assessment and diagnosis
£2,999.00
By video at home, with a brain scan at a centre near you. Payable in two equal instalments.
Registered with the Care Quality Commission
No GP referral needed
- Cognitive examination with a mental health nurse
- Blood test taken at your chosen address
- Brain scan (MRI or CT) at one of over 200 centres across the UK
- 24-hour heart rhythm monitor, sent to your home
- Consultant appointment with a consultant old age psychiatrist, who confirms your diagnosis
- Written report and care plan, sent to your GP with your consent
Prices by type of appointment
Every option includes the full assessment. Face-to-face appointments cost more.
| How your appointments take place | Price |
|---|---|
| Nurse and consultant appointments by video at home, with a brain scan near you | £2,999.00 |
| Face-to-face nurse appointment at our London Waterloo clinic | £3,499.00 |
| Face-to-face nurse and consultant appointments at our London Waterloo clinic, on separate days | £3,999.00 |
| Face-to-face appointments in other towns and cities | Priced on request |
Our London Waterloo clinic is at Suite 8.7 Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RT.
About our London clinicPaying in instalments
The assessment is payable in two equal instalments.
The first instalment is due when you book, to start your assessment. The second is due before we book your clinical interview with the consultant.
Private and NHS costs
NHS memory assessment services are free to use, usually through a GP referral, and waiting times vary by area.
A private assessment is a different route to a diagnosis. With your consent, we send your report to your GP, so your care can continue through the NHS or privately.
Private and NHS assessment compared137 days
Median NHS wait from referral to diagnosis at memory assessment services in England, Wales and Jersey, 2025.
Source: National Audit of Dementia, Survey of Memory Assessment Services, Royal College of Psychiatrists, published 11th June 2026.
Questions about cost
How much does a private dementia assessment cost in the UK?
Our full assessment costs £2,999.00, payable in two equal instalments. With a face-to-face nurse appointment at our London Waterloo clinic it costs £3,499.00, or £3,999.00 with face-to-face nurse and consultant appointments.
How much does a dementia test cost?
There is no single test for dementia. Our full assessment, which includes every test and your diagnosis, costs £2,999.00.
How much does an Alzheimer's assessment cost?
Our dementia assessment looks at whether dementia is present and what may be causing it, including Alzheimer's disease. It costs £2,999.00.
Does the price include the brain scan?
Yes. The brain scan, at one of over 200 centres across the UK, is included, as are the blood test, the heart rhythm monitor and your consultant appointment.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. The assessment is payable in two equal instalments.
Can I have an interpreter?
Yes. We can arrange an interpreter for your appointments for an extra £500.00.
Will my health insurance cover the assessment?
Some health insurance policies may cover a private assessment, but every policy is different. Please check with your insurer before you book.
Can I add a p-tau217 blood test?
Yes. A p-tau217 blood test, which measures a protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, can be added to your assessment for £500.00. We do not offer it as a test on its own.
More about the assessment
Book your assessment
Call us to ask about cost or book your first appointment.
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Clinically reviewed by Dr Arpita Chakrabarti (GMC 5180513) and Dr Rohit Renjhen (GMC 5209302), consultant old age psychiatrists. Last reviewed 6th October 2026. Next review 6th October 2027. Prices correct at 10th October 2026.