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CHEC expands transformative MIGS service

23 September 2024 | industry, private sector, glaucoma, MIGS, surgery, healthcare, Minimally invasive

CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services on behalf of the NHS, has announced the expansion of its minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) service. MIGS is an innovative approach combining glaucoma treatment with cataract surgery, utilising advanced techniques...

Surgeons can lead the way in transforming global health

31 May 2024 | global, international, surgery, doctors, surgeons, healthcare, NHS

Surgeons must provide leadership in transforming healthcare across the Global South – by integrating surgery into the global health agenda and advocating for simple and cost-effective surgical procedures that support overall health system strengthening.

Healthcare Science (Ophthalmic Imaging) Degree Apprenticeship for Employers

16 May 2024 | imaging, healthcare scientist, allied, profressions, education, study, opportunities, vacancies

Hear from the team at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and about how degree apprenticeships from University of Gloucestershire have helped their department.

Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB accredits CHEC as a system provider of gastroenterology services

2 May 2024 | CHEC, community, eyecare, healthcare, services, private, industry

CHEC Stevenage, a community-based hospital, aims to increase patient choice and maintain short waiting times.

Stoke Hospital commemorates fifth anniversary

11 March 2024 | CHEC, community, services, eyecare, cataract, private, healthcare

CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration.

£1 million boost for wireless innovations to improve patient care

29 February 2024 | NHS, patient care, infrastructure, funding, technology, healthcare

Trials of new wireless technologies to help improve patient care and strengthen connectivity in A&Es and ambulance bays are set to launch across seven NHS trusts, following new funding from NHS England.

Ilford ophthalmology hospital opens doors

8 February 2024 | infrastructure, new hospitals, CHEC, community services, healthcare

CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

Birmingham welcomes new ophthalmology hospital

25 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, healthcare, infrastructure, hospital

CHEC’s new Kings Norton site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

Milton Keynes ophthalmology hospital opens doors

17 January 2024 | CHEC, community services, healthcare, hospital, infrastructure

CHEC’s new site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice.

The Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers closes 2023 with 9 new liverymen and 1 new court assistant

12 January 2024 | awards, organisation, healthcare professional, allied professions, livery, collaboration

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers brought a successful 2023 to a close with the admission of 9 new Liverymen at its December Court Lunch.

AOP update on new GOC e-service for statutory notices

11 January 2024 | infrastructure, digitisation, registration, healthcare professional, optometry

The GOC intends to introduce email communication for statutory notices with consent.

Most UK doctors experiencing moral distress, survey shows

10 January 2024 | healthcare professional, wellbeing, mental health, stress, NHS, waiting lists, infrastructure

Nearly four out of five (78%) family doctors across the United Kingdom are experiencing moral distress while caring for their patients.

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