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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Gaynor is now on the other side of the desk as a Patient Co-ordinator, following her NHS cataract surgery at SpaMedica Newcastle-under-Lyme resident Gaynor Price was so impressed with the ‘amazing service’ offered to her when attending her local SpaMedica eye hospital that she applied for a job…
The independent regulator of health and social care in England has awarded SpaMedica Stockton-on-Tees the highest possible rating following a recent inspection. Patients who attend the eye hospital for cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy receive ‘outstanding’ care, according to a report published by the Care Quality Commission…