Cognitive examination
A mental health nurse carries out a cognitive examination covering attention, orientation, memory and language, as well as visual perception and visuospatial skills.
Face-to-face at the clinic, or by video at home
Private memory clinic in London
Consultant-led dementia assessment at our clinic opposite Waterloo station. See our nurse and consultant face-to-face, or have most of your assessment by video at home. No GP referral needed.
We assess, diagnose, treat and advise. We do not provide home care or residential care.
Registered with the Care Quality Commission
No GP referral needed
What happens at the clinic
You can have one or both of your main appointments at the clinic, on separate days. The rest of the assessment is arranged around where you live.
Consultant appointment and diagnosis
Once your results are back, a consultant old age psychiatrist reviews them with you, confirms your diagnosis and advises on next steps.
Face-to-face at the clinic, or by video, on a separate day
The rest of the assessment
Blood test
A phlebotomist takes a blood sample at your chosen address.
Brain scan
An MRI or CT scan at one of over 200 scan centres across the UK.
24-hour heart rhythm monitor
Sent to your home and worn for 24 hours.
From booking to diagnosis typically takes 20 working days.
What happens at each appointmentPrices at the London clinic
Each price is for the full assessment, including every test and your diagnosis.
| How your appointments take place | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nurse and consultant appointments by video at home, with a brain scan near you | £2,999.00 |
How to find us
Clinic address
Suite 8.7 Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RTGetting there
Capital Tower is opposite Waterloo station, which has National Rail and London Underground services. Waterloo East and Southwark stations are also close by.
There is step-free access and parking through the underground service yard, with lifts throughout the building. Please report to the ground floor reception when you arrive and again after a scan. Reception will call up to your clinician, who will come down to meet you.
Clinic days
Clinic days vary, so please call us to check availability.
Our phones are answered 24 hours a day. Our clinical team is available Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00.
Who you will see
Your cognitive examination is with a mental health nurse. Your diagnosis is confirmed by a consultant old age psychiatrist, a doctor who specialises in dementia and mental health in later life. Each of our consultants is on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register.
Our clinic at Capital Tower is registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Meet the clinical teamNot in London?
Most of the assessment can happen at home by video. Your blood sample is taken at your chosen address, and brain scans take place at one of over 200 scan centres across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We can also arrange face-to-face appointments in other towns and cities, priced on request.
Our private memory clinic across the UK How the assessment worksQuestions about the London clinic
Where is your London clinic?
At Suite 8.7 Capital Tower, 91 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8RT, opposite Waterloo station.
Do I have to come to the clinic?
No. You can have your nurse and consultant appointments by video at home instead. Your blood test is taken at your chosen address, and your brain scan is at a centre near you.
How much does a face-to-face dementia assessment in London cost?
£3,499.00 with a face-to-face nurse appointment at the clinic, or £3,999.00 with face-to-face nurse and consultant appointments. The full assessment by video at home costs £2,999.00.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book directly with us, for yourself or for someone close to you. With your consent, we send your report to your GP.
Do you provide dementia care in London?
No. We assess, diagnose, treat and advise, but we do not provide home care or residential care. The organisations on our dementia support page can help with care and day-to-day support.
Where to get dementia supportBook at our London clinic
Call us to book a face-to-face appointment or to ask a question.
Phones answered 24 hours a day. Our clinical team is available Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:00.
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.