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The coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic temporarily halted Memory Clinics, where this is organised, and rate of dementia diagnosis has fallen. Despite increasing use of alternatives to face-to-face (F2F) consultations in other departments, it is unclear whether this is feasible within the traditional Memory Clinic model.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Aims<\/jats:title>\n The main aim of this service improvement project performed during the pandemic was to explore feasibility of telephone (TC) and videoconference (VC) Memory Clinic consultations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Consecutive patients on the Memory Clinic waiting list were telephoned and offered an initial appointment by VC or TC. Data extracted included: age, internet-enabled device ownership, reason for and choice of Memory Clinic assessment. We noted Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Blind (TC) and Addenbrooke\u2019s Cognitive Examination-III (VC via Attend Anywhere) scores, and feasibility of consultation.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Out of 100 patients, 12 had a home assessment, moved away, been hospitalised, or died. 45, 21 and 6 preferred F2F, VC and TC assessments respectively. 16 were not contactable and offered a F2F appointment. The main reason for preferring F2F was non-ownership, or inability to use an internet-enabled device (80%). VC and TC preference reasons were unwillingness to come to hospital (59%), and convenience (41%). Attendance rate was 100% for VC and TC, but 77% for F2F. Feasibility (successful consultations) was seen in 90% (VC) and 67% (TC) patients.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n For able and willing patients, remote Memory Consultations can be both feasible and beneficial. 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