Kensal Communtity Clinic
Working To Support the Community
Kensal Community Clinic (KCC) is a not-for-profit organisation conceived in 2012. It purpose is to provide 'Open Access' Osteopathic healthcare to people in the wider community of North West London.'Open Access' describes the patient criteria for attending Kensal Community Clinic.
The service(s) provided by Kensal Community Clinic is ultimately targeted to those individuals or social groups who are most in need. This includes those experiencing financial, social or educational disadvantage in healthcare provision due to their hardships. It also includes those living with the effects of chronic pain or a long-term health condition which prevents them from normal work or occupations. We also recognise the challenges faced by full time carers who need support in looking after their own health and those they care for.
Kensal Ccommunity Clinic will principally provide low cost osteopathic & complementary healthcare treatments along with healthcare advice to individuals and families who would not normally be able to access or afford the cost of these treatments in private practice.
Kensal Community Clinic (KCC) is a not-for-profit organisation conceived in 2012. It purpose is to provide 'Open Access' Osteopathic healthcare to people in the wider community of North West London.'Open Access' describes the patient criteria for attending Kensal Community Clinic.
The service(s) provided by Kensal Community Clinic is ultimately targeted to those individuals or social groups who are most in need. This includes those experiencing financial, social or educational disadvantage in healthcare provision due to their hardships. It also includes those living with the effects of chronic pain or a long-term health condition which prevents them from normal work or occupations. We also recognise the challenges faced by full time carers who need support in looking after their own health and those they care for.
Kensal Ccommunity Clinic will principally provide low cost osteopathic & complementary healthcare treatments along with healthcare advice to individuals and families who would not normally be able to access or afford the cost of these treatments in private practice.
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"Kensal Community Clinic is dedicated to becoming the largest provider of Osteopathic healthcare services which are accessible to the North & West London community. The service is provided independent of inequalities in financial resources that individuals may face".
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Our Aims
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To increase access to Osteopathic and holistic health/well being treatment approaches to individuals who would not normally have access to or could afford the cost of such therapies through private practice. We believe that our role in the community is to complement the care already given by other healthcare providers/NHS, particularly in the management of the pain and disability of long term chronic pain/health conditions. To help promote Osteopathy to individuals who may not be familiar with this model of healthcare. To allow individuals the opportunity to see if Osteopathy would be suitable or if they would benefit from the treatment. |
To improve the health & well being of individuals/social groups etc who may be experiencing inequalities in healthcare provision through the provision of Osteopathy and other complementary therapies. By offering access to affordable/low cost Osteopathic treatment we also aim to empower individuals to take proactive and positive steps towards greater well being and healthier life styles. To provide a low cost clinic on a weekly basis |
Patient Criteria for accessing Kensal Community Clinic |
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The service(s) provided by Kensal Community Clinic ultimately targets those individuals or social groups who are most in need. This may be due to financial implications, lack of appropriate healthcare facilities, inequalities in (appropriate) healthcare provision and those living with the effects of chronic pain or a long-term health condition. Therefore patients accessing the community clinic will be likely to fall into one of the following groups ; 1) Those individuals who are unemployed. 2) Individuals receiving state benefits (proof of benefits will need to be shown) 3) Individuals who are experiencing financial hardship e.g; Single parents on income support; full time carers unable to work; elderly who qualify for pension credit; people who have suffered redundancy now receiving income support; those on minimum/ very low income 4) Individuals who are long term carers for someone in their family with a long term disability i.e. receiving attendance allowance. 5) People who have accessed our service via relevant patient health groups/associations/community health groups who have long term conditions but do not have access to, have not been offered or have finished standard NHS treatments e.g. physiotherapy etc 6) Individuals who may not have heard of Osteopathy or unsure if it would be suitable/benefit them (regardless of whether they fall into the clinic criteria). To be used as an introduction service only; For these individuals one session would be offered and if they are suitable and have the financial means to pay for treatment i.e. do not fall into one of the 'criteria groups' then their treatments are to carry on in the 'main osteopathic clinic' i.e. paying full treatment prices. 7) Appropriate referrals from G.Ps and other health & social care professionals |
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Kensal Community Clinic, Tay Buildings, Clinic Unit 18 2a Wrentham Avenue, Kensal Rise, London, NW10 3HA |
Who will deliver the service?The Osteopathy service will be provided from the registered Osteopaths who work at Brent & Camden Osteopaths. In addition to Osteopathy, other therapies will also be available on a monthly rotating basis from other therapists who practice from Kensal health works e.g. Homeopathy, Western Herbalism/Naturopathy, massage |
When is the service available? |
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The low cost/community clinic is offered on Monday & Tuesday mornings (09:00-13:00).
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Suggested Donation |
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£25.00 for the first appointment (up to 45 mins )
£20.00 for further follow up treatments (up to 30 mins) |
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Proof of benefits/unemployment will need to shown on the first appointment (Please bring an original which we will copy for our records). Patients can self-refer to the clinic or be referred by another healthcare or social practitioner. If you are unsure if you qualify for treatment at KCC, please contact us by email or phone and we will do our best to clarify this for you.
We look forward to being of service to you & your family. Warm regards, Gillian & Kensal Community Clinic team |