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  • SpaMedica Swansea

    New Swansea eye hospital officially opened by Lord Mayor

    17 / 04 / 23

    A new hospital specialising in NHS eye patient services has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Swansea, Councillor Mike Day. SpaMedica, based at Swansea Enterprise Park, Bon-y-Maen, will provide cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy to local NHS patients, helping to cut waiting times for those…

  • The exterior of the SpaMedica Oxford hospita

    New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Oxford

    01 / 04 / 23

    We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in the South East – SpaMedica Oxford.  The new site will support patients with their treatment programmes for NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser treatment.  As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we’re accepting referrals for both new patients…

  • SpaMedica Chester Hospital

    New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Chester

    30 / 03 / 23

    SpaMedica – one of the country’s leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services – has opened a new, state-of-the-art eye hospital in Chester. The hospital, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, will help to significantly reduce waiting times for local patients who require treatment to…

  • SpaMedica Peterborough hospital exterior

    Cataract care at Peterborough eye hospital rated ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission

    SpaMedica in Peterborough has been awarded the highest possible rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. Inspectors noted the high-performing eye hospital, which specialises in NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy, “consistently exceeded…

  • Amit Lynsey

    Looking out for his colleague: observant Amit’s rapid action helps Lynsey avoid serious sight damage

    23 / 03 / 23

    Senior optometrist Amit Nakum is committed to providing high quality care for patients at SpaMedica in Chelmsford, yet it was colleague Lynsey Chapman who benefited from his expertise when he noticed her worsening eye condition – and potentially saved her sight from permanent damage. Patient co-ordinator Lynsey, from…

  • Photo of SpaMedica Chelmsford team and Simon Shepherd (Chief Operating Officer)

    SpaMedica recognised by charity for its work in caring for patients with dementia

    02 / 03 / 23

    NHS cataract surgery provider praised by the Alzheimer’s Society for its efforts in becoming ‘Dementia Friendly’ The high level of care given to patients with dementia at SpaMedica has been recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society. SpaMedica’s Chelmsford hospital has received the charity’s ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ award,…

  • Woman holding guide book with consultant

    SpaMedica praised by health watchdog, as number of hospitals awarded ‘outstanding’ CQC rating hits double figures

    27 / 01 / 23

    All 27 SpaMedica hospitals inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have been rated as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’, consolidating the company’s reputation as a leading provider of NHS cataract surgery. SpaMedica’s hospitals in Liverpool and Poole are the latest to receive the CQC’s highest rating, taking the total…

  • Over 200 optometrists benefit from free training summit delivered by SpaMedica

    16 / 12 / 22

    Over 200 community optometrists joined SpaMedica in a free training summit, sharing the latest industry developments in optometry. The UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery took over the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, which saw more than 235 professionals attend upskilling sessions as part of their continuing professional…

  • Delighted SpaMedica patient waiting to have eye tested during pre assessment

    Cataract care at Gloucester eye hospital graded as ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission

    The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded SpaMedica Gloucester the highest possible rating following an inspection that took place in November 2022. NHS patients who attend the eye hospital for cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy receive ‘outstanding’ care, according to a recent…

  • Stockton MP Matt Vickers handing outstanding CQC certificate to Stockton hospital manager wit SpaMedica medical director and associate medical director in attendance

    SpaMedica Stockton welcomes Matt Vickers MP

    07 / 12 / 22

    SpaMedica Stockton-on-Tees was recently visited by Stockton South MP Matt Vickers, who congratulated the team on the outcome of their recent CQC inspection, where they achieved the highest possible rating – ‘Outstanding.’ After hearing of the hospital’s achievement, Matt Vickers MP visited the site for a tour of…

  • Delighted SpaMedica patient talking to a SpaMedica employee in diagnostics room

    Cataract care at Stockton eye hospital rated ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission

    The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded SpaMedica Stockton-on-Tees the highest possible rating following a recent inspection. Patients who attend the eye hospital for cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy receive ‘outstanding’ care, according to a report published by the Care Quality Commission…

  • sign reading SpaMedica Training Suite "The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you" B.B. King

    Giving back to the sector – with world-class technology and expertise: spotlight on SpaMedica’s training provision

    04 / 11 / 22

    SpaMedica’s surgery training services, which are open to NHS staff as well as the company’s own employees, have recently been extended with the launch of two new ‘pop up’ dry labs, ensuring that trainees up and down the country have access to facilities to develop ‘confidence and capability in…