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Cheshire resident ‘beyond grateful’ to cataract surgeon who restored her sight – and made vital tumour referral
A retiree from Cheshire is paying tribute to a Newcastle-Under-Lyme ophthalmic surgeon, who spotted mystery lumps on her eyes and took immediate action to help secure a diagnosis. Marion Taylor, aged 79, is now embarking upon treatment for the growth, after a biopsy at Leighton Hospital. The former…
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SpaMedica at the RCNi Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair in London
We were delighted to attend the RCNi Nursing Careers and Job Fair on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th September at the Business Design Centre in London. As one of the UK’s leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services, providing cataract surgery, AMD treatments and YAG laser capsulotomy, we’re constantly…
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A decade of outstanding service: SpaMedica duo celebrates double figures
Two SpaMedica employees are each celebrating a decade of service – having made a significant contribution to the company, which has grown from a team of 10 to over 1,580 staff, serving thousands of cataract surgery patients each month. Registered general nurse Helen Milligan was the very first…
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What are the 3 types of cataracts?
Cataracts are a highly common condition and occur naturally. In spite of this, you might not know exactly what they are and how they affect the eye. Read on if you want to know: What are cataracts and why do they appear? What are the symptoms of cataracts?…
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SpaMedica at the Association of Independent Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Conference 2022
Staff from SpaMedica were thrilled to attend the Association for Independent Optometry’s annual conference on 1st and 2nd October. The two-day networking and professional development event, which took place on 1st and 2nd October at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, attracts practising optometrists and optometry students from across the country. Attendees have…
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New eye hospital now open in Solihull
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in the West Midlands, SpaMedica Solihull. The new site will support patients with their treatment programmes for NHS cataract surgery, age-related macular degeneration and YAG laser treatment. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we’re accepting referrals for both…
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What role does a CEO play in the healthcare industry?
In this article, SpaMedica’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Woodward, provides some insight and reflections on his role. As SpaMedica’s CEO, it’s my responsibility to oversee every aspect of the business, making sure our day-to-day operations run smoothly, and helping to set the long-term plans and goals for our…
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Retired teacher urges others not to delay cataract surgery
Helen Banks hailed surgery at SpaMedica Peterborough ‘painless’ and ‘remarkable.’ A retired Spalding teacher is back behind the wheel with ‘complete confidence’ following two cataract surgeries – and is encouraging others to not put off the procedure. Helen, a grandmother of four who is still involved in school governance,…
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Cataract care at Preston eye hospital graded as ‘outstanding’ by industry inspectors
Patients who attend SpaMedica Preston for cataract treatment receive ‘outstanding’ care and benefit from ‘outstanding’ surgery, according to a recent inspection report published by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which states that outcomes for patients were “positive, consistent and exceeded expectations” and the hospital “consistently achieved…
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Eye on the ball: Lioness Lucy’s gran has sight restored following successful surgery
Ponteland resident – and grandmother of football star Lucy Bronze – says she is back to being able to enjoy reading just three days after successful NHS eye surgery. Gloria Stapylton now has her sights set on being there in person to give her granddaughter and the triumphant…
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New eye hospital now open in Doncaster
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in South Yorkshire, SpaMedica Doncaster. 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 and those…
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Cataract care at SpaMedica Widnes graded as ‘outstanding’ by industry inspectors
Patients who attend SpaMedica in Widnes for cataract treatment receive ‘outstanding’ care, according to a recent inspection carried out by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which showed the eye hospital “consistently achieved significantly better clinical outcomes for patients when compared to other similar services.” The CQC…
