About Memory Clinic Wales

Memory Clinic Wales was founded by Dr Christopher M James.

Dr. Christopher M. James

He graduated from the Welsh National School of Medicine in 1984 becoming a member for the Royal College of Physicians in 1988. In 1990 he entered a research post jointly between the department of medical genetics and neurology which studying the epidemiology and genetics of motor neurone disease in South East Wales, leading to the award of MD from the University of Wales. In 1992, he became a lecturer in medicine at the University of Bristol, where he trained in dementia management. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in 1999.

Dr James is a Consultant Physician with an interest in medicine for the elderly at Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS trust, based at Withybush Hospital, Haverfordwest.

In 1998, he developed a memory clinic jointly with Age Care Psychiatry, for the diagnosis and management of patients of all ages with dementia. In 1995 he developed a service for patients with Parkinson’s disease, with specialist clinics based at Withybush and South Pembrokeshire Hospital. He has a special interest in younger people with dementia and Parkinson’s disease dementia.

He is actively involved in training both undergraduates and postgraduate trainees and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University School of Medicine.

Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Memory Loss

  • Is there significant memory loss?
  • Is it short- or long-term?
  • Can Alzheimer’s disease be ruled out in this case?
  • Are there any medical problems that might account for memory loss?
  • Are there medications that can be taken that could improve memory function?
  • What can be done to compensate for any loss?
  • What are the signs/symptoms that the condition is getting worse?