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    SpaMedica opens new eye hospital in Taunton

    13 / 09 / 24

    Thousands of cataract patients in Somerset will soon be able to see clearly again, as SpaMedica officially opens the doors to its new Taunton eye hospital. The brand new, state-of-the-art clinic is based at Portland House on Deane Gate Avenue. It provides cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy…

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    Patients in Portsmouth will benefit from high quality care and quick access to treatment at new SpaMedica hospital

    30 / 08 / 24

    Residents of Portsmouth can access NHS cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy closer to home, thanks to the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital. SpaMedica, one of the country’s leading providers of NHS eye health services, is welcoming patients to its new hospital at Shore House,…

  • SpaMedica's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Alex Silvester, presenting at an optometry conference held by SpaMedica in November 2023.

    Eye health professionals invited to Manchester for cataract surgery conference

    28 / 08 / 24

    SpaMedica to host over 200 optometrists and ophthalmologists at the Hilton Deansgate this September An event which aims to bring together leading professionals in the field of optometry to share innovative techniques, best practices, and the most recent developments in cataract surgery is now open for bookings.    The…

  • Picture of SpaMedica optometrists delivering a talk to retirement communities

    North West retirement communities welcome SpaMedica eye experts, as part of a regional tour demystifying cataract surgery

    06 / 08 / 24

    Residents of retirement villages across the North West were visited by eye experts from SpaMedica recently, for an interactive discussion on cataracts – the leading cause of vision impairment and blindness. The sessions were part of a tour called ‘Life Through the Lens’ and addressed how to spot…

  • Picture of Jamie Hanson, SpaMedica's Director of Central Operations

    Jamie Hanson steps into Director of Central Operations role at SpaMedica

    06 / 08 / 24

    Leading NHS eye health provider SpaMedica has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Jamie Hanson, in the newly-created role of Director of Central Operations. Jamie joins the company’s board of directors from his previous role as Operations Director at Alliance Medical, and will take responsibility for…

  • Team photo of staff at SpaMedica Chesterfield

    New SpaMedica eye hospital opens in Chesterfield

    11 / 07 / 24

    People across Derbyshire will benefit from fast, high quality and personalised NHS eye care, thanks to a brand new, state-of-the-art eye hospital now open in Chesterfield. SpaMedica’s latest hospital will offer NHS cataract surgery to patients across the region – with over 12,000 Derbyshire residents estimated to live…

  • Joanna Ratcliffe and Simon Shephard presenting the IIP platinum award

    SpaMedica awarded top international HR accolade for employee support and development

    03 / 07 / 24

    Platinum accreditation from global industry body Investors in People puts company in top 7% of organisations worldwide Leading NHS eye health provider SpaMedica has been recognised for its ‘remarkable effort’ in supporting and developing its employees, receiving the highest possible rating from global HR body Investors in People…

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    Cataract Awareness Month: Expert Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

    04 / 06 / 24

    June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating people about one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness worldwide. SpaMedica is one of the country’s leading providers of NHS cataract surgery and we spoke to their Chief Medical Officer, Dr Alex Silvester, to address…

  • Image of SpaMedica nurse Irma Casale

    SpaMedica nurse returns from sight-saving assignment in Ethiopia with eye charity Orbis

    03 / 06 / 24

    Press release and photos are credited to Orbis UK / Adam Mengistu.Irma Casale, a nurse at SpaMedica, has returned from a one-week training programme in Ethiopia, using her annual leave to share vital skills with eye care professionals from across the country. In Ethiopia, it’s estimated that one…

  • Picture of NHS trainee ophthalmologist

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

    31 / 05 / 24

    Leading eye health provider SpaMedica officially launched its industry-leading training programme as the ‘STEPS’ scheme, at the recent Royal College of Ophthalmology Congress – formalising the company’s commitment to training the next generation of ophthalmologists. STEPS – SpaMedica Training and Education Programme for Surgeons – aims to exceed…

  • How hayfever and allergies affect your eyes – our eye experts explain 

    28 / 05 / 24

    If you are one of the millions of hayfever sufferers in the UK, you will know the symptoms – like red, dry, and itchy eyes – can make you miserable. But what you might not know is exactly how hayfever affects eyes, how you can help yourself when…

  • Smiling SpaMedica patient pictured with her dog

    Former footballer’s wife is living life in full colour following ‘marvellous’ cataract surgery at SpaMedica

    17 / 05 / 24

    Vision loss can be so gradual that it, ironically, often goes unnoticed. This was the case for 85-year-old Jennifer Hardwick, who lives in Yarm, North Yorkshire.   “I thought there was a problem with my washing machine,” she explains of her deteriorating sight. “I’d wash my jumpers, but when…