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  • Patient Stories

    “My eyes felt like slits” – cataract patient Beryl had ‘no idea’ NHS eyelid surgery could further restore her sight

    20 / 04 / 26

    For years, Shropshire resident Beryl Snow found herself returning again and again for new glasses that never quite worked. “I couldn’t use my laptop properly, and every prescription still didn’t feel right,” she recalls. It was only when a new optometrist in her hometown, near Ludlow, identified cataracts…

  • Richard Woodward

    Trekking for Sight: SpaMedica CEO Richard Raises Over £3,000 for the Macular Society

    27 / 10 / 25

    When our CEO, Richard Woodward, set out on a challenging 10-day trek across the stunning Fann Mountains of Central Asia, he wasn’t just chasing adventure — he was walking with purpose. His mission? To raise awareness and vital funds for people living with macular disease, a condition that…

  • Terry Clarke Reflects on Ten Years at SpaMedica

    12 / 09 / 25

    Terry Clarke – a porter at our Bolton hospital and Head Office – recently celebrated his ten-year anniversary at SpaMedica. As a former patient driver, Terry has always played an important role in making sure our patients feel welcome and comfortable during their time here, and he has…

  • Cavell

    Outstanding Care Shines as Leicester Healthcare Worker Wins Cavell Star Award

    08 / 08 / 25

    We are proud to share that one of our colleagues at SpaMedica Leicester has been recognised with a prestigious Cavell Star Award for her exceptional dedication to patient care. Honouring Lucy’s Dedication Healthcare Technician (HCT) Lucy Struthers, 28, was “completely shocked” to receive the award when she arrived…

  • Yuen Lambert with daughter

    Still Leading at 70: Yuen Lambert’s Journey from NHS to National Nursing Mentor

    23 / 07 / 25

    Yuen Lambert – Principal Ophthalmic Nurse at SpaMedica – reveals how her passion for eye health means she has no plans to clock off at aged 70. In fact, Yuen has embarked upon a new chapter of her career as part of the SpaMedica family. Appointed initially as…