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CHEC welcomes local communities to Eye Health Fair in support of National Eye Health Week

15 October 2024 | CHEC, industry news, private sector, National Eye Health Week, NEHW24, Galloways, Guide Dogs UK

CHEC Preston celebrated with patients whilst raising awareness of eye health and patient choice. CHEC, one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare, celebrated National Eye Health Week 2024 by welcoming local communities to a free Eye Health Fair,...

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...

‘The biggest jump in confidence’: SpaMedica officially launches STEPS development programme for NHS trainee ophthalmologists

17 July 2024 | industry, SpaMedica, infrastructure, trainees, ophthalmology, NHS, private, cataract

STEPS aims to provide registrars with experience of treating all types of cataracts.

SpaMedica extends its ophthalmic training programme, creating vital placements for NHS registrars

17 May 2024 | cataract, private, industry, training, NHS, trainee, surgery, education, independent

The UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery is already supporting 60 aspiring surgeons, and has recently appointed three staff members to further develop its training provision.

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.

CHEC Preston celebrates key milestone with 3000th patient

27 March 2024 | CHEC, private, community services, cataract, infrastructure, England

Community healthcare provider marks major milestone for patient choice and equitable access.

MP Andy Carter officially opens community healthcare clinic in Warrington

25 March 2024 | infrastructure, new hospitals, openings, CHEC, community services, private

Andy Carter, MP for Warrington South, has officially opened a brand new community ophthalmology hospital which promises to improve patient choice in the area.

Stoke Hospital commemorates fifth anniversary

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

CHEC marks five year milestone with community celebration.

Accrington Eye Hospital commemorates first anniversary

19 December 2023 | CHEC, Community, patient services, healthcare provider, private sector, NHS

CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.

Joined-up working across Worcestershire eyecare system provides best service for patients

18 December 2023 | NewMedica, Quality, Patient satisfaction, NHS, private sector, practice

The sight-saving work of an independent eye clinic has been praised for the high quality of service it provides for patients.

Optegra launches new junior doctor training

14 December 2023 | RCOphth, private sector, public sector, Cataract surgery, training, education

Eye hospital group Optegra has further increased its support of the NHS with a new training scheme for NHS junior doctors.

New YouGov data reveals that 2/3 British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times

10 November 2023 | insourcing, NHS, waiting lists, private sector, labour party, YouGov

New YouGov data reveals that two-thirds of British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times amid cross-party calls for NHS reform.