Memory Assessment
From £2,499
- Led by Prof Arshad Rather
- Steps agreed after your enquiry
CONSULTANT-LED · COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT · HARLEY STREET
Memory Clinic
Specialist cognitive assessment for memory concerns on Harley Street, led by Prof Arshad Rather. Memory assessment from £2,499, arranged by enquiry.
Time20-30m
PriceFrom £2,499
AvailabilityBy Appointment
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Private memory clinic in London
Our private memory clinic at 117a Harley Street provides consultant-led assessment for persistent memory or thinking changes that affect daily life, whether you are enquiring for yourself or on behalf of a relative.
The service is led by Prof Arshad Rather, Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician (GMC 6035767).
Because memory difficulties are not always caused by dementia and can stem from treatable medical, metabolic or mood factors, a structured medical evaluation is valuable even when the outcome is reassuring.
Prof Rather takes a comprehensive clinical history, examines you when helpful, and designs the assessment around your symptoms and existing results, discussing any further investigations before they are arranged.
Consultant-led memory assessments at Medical Express Clinic start from £2,499, with the exact steps agreed after your initial enquiry.
Prof Rather explains all findings in clear, everyday language and agrees a practical plan for onward care, follow-up or GP liaison.
To arrange a visit at 117a Harley Street, London, send a memory clinic enquiry through the form on this page or call 0207 499 1991.
Your appointment options
Why have this assessment at Medical Express Clinic
Cognitive symptoms rarely sit in isolation from the rest of your health. As a Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician, Prof Rather looks at the whole medical picture: taking a detailed clinical history, reviewing every medication, examining you when helpful, and planning the assessment around your symptoms and personal background.
We coordinate your assessment under one roof so you are not left piecing together separate appointments on your own. If any further investigation would help clarify the diagnosis, it is explained and agreed with you before anything is arranged, leaving you and your family with a clear clinical view and a practical plan.
Care here
- Led by Prof Arshad Rather, Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician, GMC 6035767.
- Held in person at Medical Express Clinic, 117a Harley Street.
- Enquiries can be made for a Memory Assessment Consultation, Cognitive Screening, or Dementia Risk Assessment.
- Appointments are scheduled following your enquiry, guided by clinical need and diary availability.
What happens after you enquire
Memory assessment at Medical Express Clinic starts from £2,499. Because some patients come to us at the very first sign of forgetfulness while others already hold GP blood results or previous letters, we agree the exact structure of the assessment after your enquiry. You do not need a firm diagnosis before getting in touch.
Who the assessment is for
Sending a memory clinic enquiry is the starting point for consultant-led evaluation of memory or thinking concerns, including dementia and Alzheimer's assessment where clinically appropriate.
Once we receive your enquiry, our team contacts you to:
- confirm whether the appointment is for you or a relative, and understand the main concern;
- arrange a consultation time with Prof Rather at 117a Harley Street;
- outline what the assessment is likely to cover in your specific situation;
- note any GP letters, medication lists or test results you already have available.
Please bring any previous clinic letters or test results with you on the day, as they prevent unnecessary repetition and allow more time for discussion.
Where specific tests or investigations would help answer the clinical question, Prof Rather discusses them with you as part of planning your care.
What happens from enquiry to follow-up
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Send the enquiry
Choose Memory Assessment Consultation, Cognitive Screening, or Dementia Risk Assessment on the enquiry form, or call 0207 499 1991. Our team will contact you to schedule the visit.
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Meet Prof Rather
Prof Rather takes a thorough history with you, and welcomes a relative or carer into the room when you agree that is helpful. He performs any relevant physical examination and advises what further evaluation is needed.
03
Assessment planning
No single score or test tells the whole story on its own. Your assessment plan combines your history, examination findings and existing results, with any additional steps explained clearly before they go ahead.
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Results and follow-up
How and when findings are reviewed depends on which investigations are part of your plan. Prof Rather walks through the conclusions in plain English and arranges follow-up where clinically appropriate.
Or call our reception team on 0207 499 1991.
When to consider a memory specialist
Everyone misplaces keys or searches for a word from time to time. A specialist memory assessment becomes worthwhile when cognitive changes form a persistent pattern that affects day-to-day confidence, or when relatives notice that familiar tasks have become noticeably harder.
Signs that warrant a conversation
- memory lapses that affect work, household finances, medication routines or safety at home;
- growing difficulty planning ahead, following conversations or making everyday decisions;
- repeated disorientation around familiar places, dates or times of day;
- shifts in mood, personality or social behaviour that feel out of character;
- concern from a partner, relative or close friend that changes go beyond normal ageing.
By contrast, sudden confusion that develops over hours or days, or any acute neurological symptom, requires urgent medical attention rather than a planned memory clinic visit.
How findings are discussed
Because every patient's evaluation is shaped around their clinical presentation, there is no single fixed turnaround time for every case. Some questions can be answered clearly during the initial consultation, while others depend on further information gathered afterward.
Prof Rather explains every finding in straightforward, jargon-free language and agrees a practical plan with you and your family, whether that involves further investigation, onward referral, clinic follow-up, or shared communication with your regular GP.
When this clinic is not the first step
Sudden-onset confusion, acute fever, severe illness, chest pain, stroke symptoms (facial weakness, arm weakness or slurred speech), or any situation where someone is acutely unwell is a medical emergency. Call 999 or go straight to A&E rather than sending a memory clinic enquiry.
Other routes
For urgent medical concerns that are not immediately life-threatening, contact NHS 111.
A GP consultation (£150) is often a sensible first step if you want an initial general medical check, routine blood tests for reversible causes, or a GP review before committing to a full specialist memory assessment, whereas our memory clinic provides consultant-led assessment with Prof Rather at Medical Express Clinic.
Where the primary concern is low mood, anxiety, burnout, ADHD or a psychiatric condition rather than progressive memory change, our psychiatry consultation service is usually the better fit.
If you only want laboratory blood tests to check for nutritional, thyroid or metabolic factors, see our standalone blood tests. Keep in mind that blood results still require clinical interpretation alongside your symptoms and do not replace a memory assessment.
Prof Arshad Rather
Prof Arshad Rather is Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician at Medical Express Clinic and leads our private memory clinic on Harley Street. You can read his full biography on our meet the team page.
Your clinician
- Prof Arshad Rather, Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician
- GMC 6035767
- Memory clinic, 117a Harley Street, London
- Telephone 0207 499 1991
Medical Express Clinic is CQC-registered and has looked after patients at 117a Harley Street since 1984.
Send a memory clinic enquiry
If you or a relative are concerned about persistent memory or thinking changes and want a thorough consultant opinion with a clear plan, send an enquiry above and our team will contact you to arrange your appointment with Prof Rather.
Memory assessment · From £2,499
Prof Arshad Rather, GMC 6035767. Consultant-led assessment on Harley Street. By appointment after enquiry.
Send a memory clinic enquiry using the form above, or call 0207 499 1991.
Memory Clinic Enquiry
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Sources & References
- GMC registration 6035767 can be checked on the GMC register. — General Medical Council register[Link]
- Care Quality Commission location record for Medical Express Clinic, 117A Harley Street, London, W1G 6AT. Telephone (020) 7499 1991. — Care Quality Commission location contact[Link]
- Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening emergencies. NHS 111 can advise on urgent symptoms that are not life-threatening. — NHS: when to call 999[Link]
Clinical lead
Prof Arshad Rather
Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician • GMC 6035767
“Prof Rather is a consultant geriatrician and general physician who treats older adults with complex medical conditions. He is head of geriatric medicine at University College London Hospitals and an honorary clinical associate professor at UCL Medical School, with over a decade of consultant experience.”
Service information reviewed 26 August 2026.
Guides from our clinicians
Written by Mr Stephen Lingam and reviewed by a named, GMC-registered doctor.
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Memory clinic FAQs
How much does a private memory assessment cost at Medical Express Clinic?
A consultant-led memory assessment at Medical Express Clinic starts from £2,499. Send a memory clinic enquiry through the enquiry form or call 0207 499 1991, and our team will contact you to discuss what the assessment will involve and arrange your appointment.
What happens after I send a memory clinic enquiry?
Our team reviews your enquiry and contacts you directly to arrange a consultation with Prof Arshad Rather at 117a Harley Street. You can let us know whether the appointment is for yourself or a relative, and tell us about any GP letters or test results you already hold.
What is included in a private memory assessment?
Your assessment is led by Prof Arshad Rather, Consultant Geriatrician and General Physician (GMC 6035767). Because cognitive concerns vary widely, the exact steps are tailored to your symptoms, medical history and existing results rather than sold as a rigid one-size-fits-all bundle, and any further tests are discussed with you during planning.
When should I worry about memory loss?
Specialist review is sensible when memory or thinking difficulties start to affect daily life, work, medications or personal safety, or when relatives notice persistent confusion or disorientation. Sudden-onset confusion, high fever, severe headache, one-sided weakness or slurred speech is a medical emergency: call 999 or go to A&E immediately, or use NHS 111 for urgent concerns that are not life-threatening.
Is dementia the same as Alzheimer's disease?
Dementia is an umbrella clinical term for a pattern of symptoms that affect memory, reasoning and everyday independence, rather than a single disease. Alzheimer's disease is the most common underlying cause of dementia, alongside several other medical conditions. A proper clinical assessment looks at the whole picture rather than assuming a single diagnosis from symptoms alone.
Should I see a memory specialist or my GP first?
A GP consultation (£150) can be a very helpful first step if you have a new symptom and want a general medical check or baseline blood screen first. This memory clinic enquiry is for patients and families who want a dedicated consultant-led cognitive assessment with Prof Rather on Harley Street.
When should I choose psychiatry instead of the memory clinic?
If the primary concern is low mood, anxiety, stress, ADHD or psychiatric symptoms without progressive memory decline, our psychiatry consultation service is usually the better starting point. Choose the memory clinic when memory loss, confusion or cognitive change is the main issue.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Call our reception team on 0207 499 1991 or send an enquiry for current availability. Appointments are arranged following your enquiry according to clinical need and Prof Rather's Harley Street timetable.
