How it works

From a quiet worry to a clear conversation.

Ahead turns the small changes you notice in someone you love into one clear record — ready to share with a GP whenever you are. Here's the whole flow.

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Notice something

A repeated question, an unpaid bill, a wrong turn on a familiar road. When something gives you pause, open Ahead and pick the area it touches — there are nine everyday categories to choose from.

Ahead app: adding an observation — date, time of day and nine change categories

Record it in seconds

Jot what happened, when, and how often — a sentence is plenty. Each note lands in your change journal, building a quiet history you can look back on. No forms, no jargon, no scoring.

Ahead app: Margaret's change journal with dated entries grouped by category

Watch the pattern form

One moment proves nothing; a pattern tells a story. Ahead lines your notes up over weeks so you can see whether things are steady or shifting — turning scattered worries into something you can actually see.

Ahead app: family summary dashboard — 11 observations over 9 weeks, summary ready

Share when you're ready

When it's time to see a GP, Ahead pulls everything into one clear summary, organised by area and date. Share it with a 4-digit PIN-protected link — you control who sees it, and you can stop sharing any time.

Ahead app: protecting the GP summary with a 4-digit PIN before sharing

Built for families

Private, and yours to share on your terms

Every observation you record builds toward one clear picture — ready whenever it's time to loop in a GP, or anyone else you choose.

You do the recording

Quick notes from your own visits and calls — no forms, no app for anyone else to learn.

Private by design

Your records are yours. Sharing happens only when you choose, by PIN-protected link you can switch off.

One source of truth

A single, dated record beats scattered memory or half-remembered phone calls — for you, and for the GP.

Good to know

Common questions

Does Ahead tell me if it's dementia?

No. Ahead never diagnoses or scores symptoms. It organises what you've observed so a doctor can interpret it. Many changes have other, often treatable causes — only a GP can work out what's going on.

How long does it take to record something?

Seconds. Pick a category, write a line or two about what happened and when, and you're done. It's designed to be as quick as sending a text.

Do I need the person's permission?

Where you can, involving your loved one is kind and usually goes better than keeping it hidden. Ahead is a tool for families coordinating care, and we encourage openness with the person at the centre of it.

What does it cost?

Ahead is free to use. See Pricing for the one optional paid extra.

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Notice. Record. Be ready.

It takes a minute to set up and seconds to add your first observation. Free to use, no diagnosis, no pressure.

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