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    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…

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    SpaMedica Liverpool receives glowing report from industry inspectors

    SpaMedica Liverpool – which was previously rated as ‘Good’ in 2019 – has now been given the highest possible rating, ‘Outstanding,’ following a second inspection at the end of last year.  In a report published this morning, inspectors from the Care Quality Commission gave the hospital top marks…

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    SpaMedica Poole graded as ‘outstanding’ by Care Quality Commission

    The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded SpaMedica Poole the highest possible rating – ‘Outstanding’ – following an inspection that took place in November 2022.  Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission gave the hospital top marks for being effective and responsive to people’s…

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    Does alcohol affect cataracts?

    03 / 01 / 23

    The primary cause of cataracts is aging, but lifestyle plays an important part, too. The same steps you would take to age well and stay healthy have an impact on many aspect of your health, but also your eyes, including the risk of developing cataract, too. Avoiding smoking…

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    The cost-of-living crisis and its impact on eye health

    16 / 12 / 22

    This winter, many of us will be feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. With energy, food, fuel and mortgage costs on the rise, it comes as no surprise that in September 2022, 87% of UK households reported that their cost of living had gone up from the…

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    Hallucinations – a common (but surprising!) side effect of vision loss

    16 / 12 / 22

    On 16th November, people from across the UK came together to mark Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Awareness Day and shine a spotlight on the condition, which is a relatively common symptom of vision loss, but one that’s rarely talked about.   Up to 50% of people with severe vision loss…

  • 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…

  • Senior patient checking vision with special eye equipment

    Top tips for looking after your eyes

    13 / 12 / 22

    Here are our top eye health tips to make sure your eyes stay in excellent condition all year round:  Visit your optician for an eye test every two years – eye tests are a great way of determining whether you need glasses or not, establishing the overall health…

  • Happy SpaMedica patient with face mask wearing eye mask in reception post surgery

    Clear sight is a ‘revelation’ for Yaxley resident following ‘life-changing’ cataract surgery

    12 / 12 / 22

    A Yaxley resident who started wearing glasses at the age of six has credited cataract surgery for ‘changing his life’. Steve Low, 73, had been struggling with his vision in both eyes due to worsening cataracts, and was referred for surgery following an eye test. After seeing an…

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    ‘Cataract surgery changed my life’ – now SpaMedica patient is back to doing the hobbies she loves

    11 / 12 / 22

    A grandmother with deteriorating vision – which meant she could no longer watch football on the TV or share her passion for reading with her grandchildren – says her quality of life has been restored, following successful NHS cataract surgery at SpaMedica. Jan Hobbs, 65, was struggling to…

  • 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…