Find trusted vets in Newham

Newham has a charity vet clinic in Canning Town for owners who can't manage private fees. Blue Cross and PDSA also run hospitals outside the borough that some Newham residents can use, each with its own eligibility rules.

Help with vet bills

Celia Hammond Animal Trust runs a clinic at 151-153 Barking Road, Canning Town. It's for owners who can't afford private fees and don't qualify for help elsewhere, and there's no catchment area. Your pet must be neutered or going to be neutered. The clinic does routine and emergency work. Call 020 7474 8811. Out of hours, the answerphone message tells you what to do.

Blue Cross's animal hospital in Victoria covers E6, E7, E12, E13, E15 and E16. You have to live in one of those postcodes and be on certain benefits. There's a consultation fee, you re-register every 12 months, and all the pets living with you can be registered.

The nearest PDSA hospital is in Bow. Whether you qualify depends on your postcode and the benefits you receive, so check on PDSA's website before going.

Emergencies out of hours

Out-of-hours arrangements differ from practice to practice, so ask the practices above where they send emergencies at night and at weekends.