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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…
Patients who attend SpaMedica in Romford for cataract treatment receive ‘outstanding’ care, confirms the hospital’s first inspection by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The recent assessment – which granted the hospital the highest possible rating – reported that “outcomes for patients were significantly better than expected…
Patients who attend SpaMedica in Bromley for NHS cataract treatment receive ‘outstanding’ care, confirms the hospital’s first inspection by industry regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The recently published inspection report – which awarded the hospital the highest possible overall rating – reported that “the hospital exceeded expectations…
If you or a loved one are concerned about developing cataracts then it’s natural to have a few questions about them. Despite how common they are among the elderly, cataracts continue to be a mystery for a lot of people. So, why do cataracts happen? Can they be…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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,…