Early Cognitive Concern Screener

This page is a supportive screening tool for possible early cognitive changes. It is not a diagnosis and it cannot confirm or rule out dementia. It is designed to help someone decide whether it may be sensible to speak to a GP or memory service.

For screening only Use this as a structured check-in, not a medical answer.
Best done honestly Answers are more useful when based on changes from the person’s usual self.
Urgent symptoms Sudden confusion, stroke-like signs, or rapid decline need urgent medical help.
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About the changes

These questions look at age, timing, and whether symptoms appear to be becoming more frequent or disruptive.

Result

Outcome

One or more urgent warning signs were selected. Sudden confusion, stroke-like symptoms, or rapid decline should be assessed urgently rather than left for routine screening.

Suggested next step

What this page looks at

  • Progressive change over time
  • Impact on daily function
  • Memory and attention
  • Language, visual-spatial, and behaviour changes
  • Movement and outside observations

Appointment notes

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This screener is intended to support a conversation with a healthcare professional. Cognitive or memory changes can also happen because of stress, anxiety, depression, poor sleep, menopause, thyroid problems, vitamin deficiency, hearing or vision loss, infection, alcohol, or medication effects.