CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology services in the UK, has marked a clinical milestone after treating its first surgical eye patients at the recently opened Stockport Exchange site.
Working in partnership with the NHS, CHEC is helping to reduce waiting times in Stockport and the surrounding areas by making essential treatments more accessible in the community.
“The waiting time for cataract surgery in Stockport is currently 21 weeks. By choosing CHEC, patients can access treatment within just four weeks,” explains Jose Bailey, Commercial Director. “Patient choice and care are front and centre of our operations at CHEC, and we’ve developed a wide range of initiatives to make it easier for people to access the healthcare services they need. But the most rewarding part is seeing the impact our community-based healthcare has on people like Mr Thompson.”
The state-of-the-art community care facility was opened by Cllr Colin MacAlister, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration and Housing last year, and has already seen over 650 patients for diagnostic appointments.
To learn more about the community-based treatments CHEC provides in partnership with the NHS, please visit www.chec.uk
