Welcome to Newmarket House Clinic

Introduction

Newmarket House Clinic was founded in 1996 as an independent residential clinic dedicated solely to the treatment of eating disorders. It continues to be a dynamic, developing service, striving to achieve the highest standards and recognition in this field. The Clinic works closely with the NHS as a provider of a 'niche' resource to both local East Anglia Trusts and to purchasers in other parts of the country.

The Clinic is a sixteen-bedded unit occupying two spacious Victorian family houses set in large gardens one mile from the centre of Norwich. The original building, Baskerville House, houses the acute stage of treatment. In 2002 the Clinic acquired the adjacent building, Chesham House, where the emphasis is on rehabilitation. Both buildings are spacious, well appointed and maintained and retain the ambiance of family houses. 

We offer patients

  • a philosophy based upon a person-centred approach
  • a calm, optimistic environment within a climate of honesty and openness
  • safe and effective treatment for eating disorders
  • a programme designed to reinstate both physical and psychological well being
  • the opportunity to explore and rediscover their sense of identity
  • the chance to develop and practise living skills
  • close support for their families and carers
  • a respect for individual cultural and religious backgrounds
  • supportive aftercare
  • flexible discharge planning, to ensure continuing recovery

We believe that the comprehensive and seamless nature of the treatment we offer leads to a minimised risk of relapse, thus avoiding the 'revolving door syndrome' that is common in the treatment histories of those with severe eating disorders.

"We have monitored the performance of the organisation over the years, in this very difficult area of clinical work. We have been impressed by the outcomes achieved by Newmarket House and the sensitive, caring and planned approach to the individual packages of care developed. The organisation works well with partner organisations in returning service users back to the community ... The clinical input to the service users, in my experience, is excellent ... The approach used with the service users is to work in partnership with them to provide care at a pace that is in keeping with the individual and to ensure that independence and not dependence is core to the therapeutic programme". (Commissioner)

Newmarket House Clinic is committed to the principles of clinical governance, maintaining the highest standards of care and staff training. Baskerville House is registered as a Private Voluntary Hospital with The Healthcare Commission. Chesham House is registered as a Care Home with The Commission for Social Care Inspection. From April 2009 The Care Quality Commission is taking over the work of these two commissions.