Please note, our Romford clinic will be closed for Christmas from 25 Dec and reopens 6 Jan
The London Orthotic Consultancy (LOC) operates a clinic in Romford, located within Best Health Suites in Hornchurch. This modern and therapeutic facility provides a comfortable environment for health professionals and patients alike.
The Romford clinic is led by Saeed Hamid, Dip OPTEC MBAPO, and George Coles, BSc (Hons) MBAPO. The Romford clinic specialises in personalised orthotic solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
The clinic provides advice and treatment for the following conditions:
Treatments Offered at Romford:
Please note that patients requiring lower limb braces will need to come to our Kingston clinic for fitting.
There is NO parking directly outside the clinic. These spaces are reserved for residents. The nearest parking can be found at Billet Lane public pay & display opposite Queens Theatre, a 2-minute walk from the clinic.
Alternatively, there is free parking at Sainsbury's car park (2hrs) approx. 5 mins walk to the clinic.
LOC Romford
Best Health Suites
58 Billet Lane
Hornchurch, Essex
RM11 1XA
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To make an appointment at LOC Romford, please call: 020 8974 9989 or email [email protected]
We have the following facilities and amenities at our Romford location:
Parking:
There is NO parking directly outside the clinic. These spaces are reserved for residents.
The nearest parking can be found at Billet Lane public pay & display opposite Queens Theatre, a 2-minute walk from the clinic.
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Clothing worn is dependent on which clinic you are attending. You will be sent a letter detailing what clothing to wear along with all other details prior to any appointment at the clinic.
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