Dementia information Accurx text templates
For healthcare professionals
We've created a series of text message templates to help healthcare professionals connect people affected by dementia with trusted, evidence-based information from Alzheimer's Research UK.
The templates are available through Accurx and are designed to support people at key points in the dementia pathway.
Our information is PIF TICK accredited and developed with clinical input and regular evidence review.
These templates may be useful for GP reception teams, GPs, physician associates, practice nurses, other primary care professionals, and memory clinic teams.
Who are these text messages for?
These text messages can be sent to:
- People who have recently raised concerns about memory or thinking.
- People who are waiting for an assessment by a Memory Assessment Service.
- Family members and friends supporting somebody with dementia.
Dementia information text message templates for patients
Search "ARUK" in the Accurx template library to find templates you can share with your patients.
Memory concerns text template
Template title: ARUK | Memory concerns - Prepare for your GP appointment
Message content: While you wait for your appointment, find out what to expect, how to prepare and where to get trusted advice on memory concerns: alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/getting-a-dementia-diagnosis/gp/
Size: 2 fragments
Send recommendations: This template is intended for people who have contacted their GP practice about concerns with memory, thinking or other symptoms that could be caused by dementia.
We recommend sending this template when a patient submits an online consultation or requests an appointment relating to memory concerns. It can help people understand what to expect from their GP appointment and how to prepare for it.
Referred to a Memory Assessment Service text template
Template title: ARUK | Referred to a Memory Assessment Service
Message content: Your referral to a Memory Assessment Service has been sent. Learn what happens next, how to prepare for your appointment and where to find trusted advice while you wait: alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/getting-a-dementia-diagnosis/memory-clinic/
Size: 2 fragments
Send recommendations: This template is intended for people who have been referred to a Memory Assessment Service.
We recommend sending the template when a referral is made. It can help people understand what happens next, what a memory assessment involves, and how they can prepare while waiting for their appointment.
Supporting someone with dementia text template
Template title: ARUK | Supporting someone with dementia
Message content: Supporting someone with dementia can feel overwhelming. Find practical ways to help, trusted information and organisations that can support you and your family: alzheimersresearchuk.org/dementia-information/need-to-know-more/support-for-carers/
Size: 2 fragments
Send recommendations: This template is intended for family members, friends and carers supporting somebody living with dementia.
We recommend sending this template following a diagnosis, when a carer or family member is identified, or whenever somebody requests information about supporting a loved one with dementia.
The template provides practical information about dementia and signposts to organisations that offer support for carers and families.
Help shape future templates
We're currently piloting these templates and would love your feedback.
If there are information gaps, pathway moments or template ideas you'd find useful, please get in touch.
Help shape future templates
