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GP referral

Diagnostic Memory Clinic (Newham)

The Newham Memory Clinic is a specialist service for adults living in Newham. We assess people who report memory and thinking problems which are getting worse and are having an impact on everyday life. The team consists of specialist nurses, an occupational therapist, support workers, psychologists and a psychiatrist. We also have specialist administrators who support the delivery of our care to you.

We work closely with the Community Mental Health Team for Older People, GPs and other agencies. Click on the link for more information on Support available in Newham.

Getting here
You can take bus numbers 241, 325 or 678 and get off at Balaam Park Health Centre. We are a few minutes walk from there in First Avenue Resource Centre. Alternatively, enter postcode E13 8AP into sat nav devices.

To find out more about us and some of the work we are part of, please watch this video below

Address

103 First Avenue
Plaistow
London
E13 9AP
United Kingdom

Opening hours
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
Telephone number
020 8821 0900

To find out more information on the process of assessment, diagnosis and support please read our following leaflet. People may need this service if they are:

  • Experiencing increasing changes in thinking and reasoning
  • Getting muddled with finances, paying bills etc
  • Having difficulties following conversations Having issues with remembering day-to-day things

The service screens for conditions such as Dementia, which is an umbrella term for progressive brain changes such as Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia and others.

Please email elft.firstavenueadmin@nhs.net who will provide you with details on how to refer.

We accept referrals directly from GPs and other services such as:

  • Care of the Elderly
  • Neurology
  • Parkinson's Clinic as well as Long Covid Clinic. 

We also accept referrals directly from care homes and social services. If you are worried about your memory or thinking and would like to discuss with our team please contact us on the number above and we can offer further advice.