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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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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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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…
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Patient survey shows cataract surgery drastically improves quality of life
As part of our commitment to patient care, SpaMedica recently carried out a large-scale patient survey to obtain feedback about what we do well and what we could do even better. Over 3,100 NHS patients responded to our survey, where we asked them to rate our quality of…
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New eye hospital now open in Leeds
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in West Yorkshire, SpaMedica Leeds. 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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Quality of cataract care at SpaMedica endorsed, with over 99.5% of patients complication-free, surpassing national average
Latest audit from Royal College of Ophthalmologists confirms high quality treatment across SpaMedica’s 40 hospitals. The fifth National Ophthalmology Database (NOD) Audit, which assesses quality of cataract care, has once again reported that SpaMedica has complication rates well below the national average, at just 0.47%, endorsing the high-quality treatment…
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New eye hospital now open in Oldham
We’re delighted to open our latest state-of-the-art eye hospital in Greater Manchester, SpaMedica Oldham. 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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SpaMedica Skelmersdale is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission
Patients who attend Skelmersdale’s SpaMedica hospital receive outstanding care, confirms a report by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which highlights short waiting times for treatment, and the compassion and kindness of staff. The CQC awarded the Skelmersdale hospital the highest possible overall rating, praising how the…
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100% Optical Event
SpaMedica was thrilled to exhibit at 100% Optical – the UK’s largest optical event – last month. The three-day event, which took place from 23rd-25th April at London’s ExCeL arena, attracts over 9,000 UK and international visitors and showcases the very best of optical services, solutions and technology. We…
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‘Relatively’ speaking, patient care is a family affair at Newcastle-Under-Lyme eye hospital
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, mum and daughter Lisa Moors and Hannah Young won’t have to wait until Sunday 27th March to spend time together – as the pair work side-by-side, caring for hundreds of cataract surgery patients each week in Staffordshire. Hospital manager Lisa began…
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SpaMedica celebrates International Women’s Day by putting the spotlight on Professor Christine Purslow, Director of Optometry
International Women’s Day strives for a gender equal world – one free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination, where difference is valued and celebrated. To mark the day, in this special interview we speak to Professor Christine Purslow, SpaMedica’s Director of Optometry. With 30 years’ experience in the eye…
