We're excited to announce that we've been named finalists for the prestigious "Service Business of the Year" and "Business of the Year" awards by BIBA. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional service and exceeding our patients' expectations. We are honoured and proud of this achievement. North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce #BIBAawards #BIBA #lancashire #serviceexcellence #award #businessaward #finalists #patientcare #patienthealth #businessexcellence #awardfinalists #recognition #honoured #proudachievement #communityhealth #ophthalmology #gastroeneterology #awardsceremony #teamwork #chamberofcommerce
CHEC
Hospitals and Health Care
Preston, England 5,603 followers
Healthcare for local people
About us
CHEC is one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare. For more than a decade, CHEC has been working in partnership with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide access to timely care and treatment locally. Through our 20 community hospitals nationwide, CHEC makes specialist Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology services more readily accessible in local communities by offering patients greater flexibility and reduced waiting times. NHS Ophthalmic treatments provided: • Cataract surgery • Eyelid surgery • YAG laser • Medical retina • Glaucoma management • Ocular hypertension monitoring • All non-specific general ophthalmology conditions NHS Gastroenterology treatments provided: • Consultant triage • Colonoscopy • Gastroenterology outpatient assessment • Gastroscopy • Flexi- sigmoidoscopy • Upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) • Therapeutic treatments including simple biopsies, polyp removal (1cm max), haemorrhoid removal Locations To meet the growing demands of our patients and partners, we are consistently rolling out new hospitals throughout the country. Put simply, we want to ensure that we can provide as many patients as possible with the convenience of local care, along with short waiting times of 1-4 weeks. Please visit our website www.chec.uk for more information, or email [email protected].
- Website
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http://www.chec.uk
External link for CHEC
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Preston, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- ophthalmology, cataract surgery, YAG laser eye treatment, General Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Monitoring Service, Ocular Hypertension, Wet Macular Degeneration (wAMD), Glaucoma, Eyecare, Community Health, NHS Providers, optometrist, ophthalmologist, Patient care, and endoscopy
Locations
Employees at CHEC
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James Wilson
CTO & SIRO | Leading Healthcare Innovation
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ANDREEA STIR
CQC Hospital Manager/Business Development
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Rob Kelly
Financial Controller; Finance Management, Cash Flow, Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Statements, Auditing, Risk Management, Accounting, Financial…
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Carolyn Sherwood
Patient Coordinator at Community Health & Eyecare (CHEC)
Updates
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Join us this Summer for our biggest ever webinar, with 5 interactive CPD points up for grabs! Complete a visual recognition test and engage in our comprehensive two-part webinar led by our esteemed panellists. 📆 Wednesday, August 7th 🕖 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 📍 MS Teams Register for your FREE place: https://lnkd.in/eXzainNX #CPD #webinar #ophthalmology #optometrists #CPDpoints #5CPDpoints #interactive #eyecare #CPDevent #optometry #visualrecognitiontest #cataractsmanagement #cataracts #intraocularlense #EDoFlens #annualwebinar #virtualevent #communityhealth #professionaldevelopment #healthcareeducation #supportingtheNHS #freeevent #summerevent
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We recently held brilliant CPD events in CHEC Chesterfield and Sheffield! It was a great opportunity to connect with our valued Optoms with CPD points up for grabs. Thank you to all the professionals who attended. Keep up with our latest upcoming events here: https://lnkd.in/edrDka8D #CPDevent #CPDpoints #CPDjourney #chesterfield #sheffield #july #CPD #learninganddevelopment #optometrists #optoms #ophthalmology #eyecare #eyehealth #dispensingopticians #workingwiththeNHS #supportingtheNHS #healthcare #patienthealth #patientcare #OCT #macularOCT #wetAMD
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We are looking forward to sponsoring on Sunday ✨
Award winning Optometrist/Professional Services Manager Menicon/LOC Chair/CPD Author/Vision Express MCoptom Prof Cert Glauc
Can't wait to see you all on Sunday!!! Our first Locum Professional Network CPD Day We have sent everyone information so please check your inbox! Just wanted to thank our sponsors CHEC, SCOPE Eyecare & Healthcare and Menicon UK - they all genuinely want to support the locum community. Priority in Sunday is to connect and have fun!
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Did you know, we provide comprehensive Gastroenterology services, including: - Gastroscopy (Upper GI Endoscopy) - Colonoscopy (Lower GI Endoscopy) - Flexi-Sigmoidoscopy These minimally invasive procedures enable accurate diagnosis of conditions ranging from inflammation and lesions to early signs of cancer, ensuring timely care and management for your patients. At CHEC, patient care is our priority, with appointments available within just 0-4 weeks. Our state-of-the-art hospitals and friendly staff are dedicated to ensuring your patients feel comfortable and cared for during their appointments. Explore treatments and learn more about our gastroenterology services here: https://lnkd.in/eFgY-XKz #supportingtheNHS #workingwiththeNHS #patientcare #patienthealth #communityhealth #GPs #PCN #LMC #gastroenterology #endoscopy #patientchoice #healthcare #timelycare #shortwaitingtimes #colonoscopy #flexisigmoidoscopy #gastriccare
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Are you looking to enhance your Optometrist career? With CHEC’s Independent Prescribing Clinical Placement, you can develop your skills in patient assessments, diagnosing conditions, and issuing prescriptions with confidence. As a leading community ophthalmology provider, we offer placements tailored for IPs. Gain invaluable experience in general ophthalmology clinics and learn from our specialist doctors. Visit our website to register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/ehGNKkgp #optometry #independentprescribing #ophthalmology #optometry #optometrists #clinicalplacement #career #learninganddevelopment #careeradvancement #patientcare #patienthealth #supportingtheNHS #ophthalmiccare #learning #careerdevelopment #eyecare #eyehealth #CHECacademy #education
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We were delighted to host CPD events at both the Rotherham & Barnsley LOC AGM and the Accrington LOC AGM. Thank you to all Professionals who attended! If you missed out, don’t worry! We have more events coming up. CHEC them out here: https://lnkd.in/edrDka8D #CPD #CPDevent #rotherham #barnsley #accrington #LOC #AGM #optometrists #healthcareprofessionals #workingwiththeNHS #supportingtheNHS #patientcare #patienthealth #northwest #CPDlearning #learninganddevelopment #ophthalmology #ophthalmiccare #sponsorship
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We're happy to present to you... Our latest Annual Quality Report! As a leading provider of NHS community-based Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients across England. With over 90 treatment centres, including outpatient facilities and hospitals, we are proud of all we have achieved. The report highlights our commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare services closer to home for our patients nationwide. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ezGqDKUe #qualitycare #healthcareexcellence #NHS #ophthalmology #gastroenterology #patientcare #communityhealth #annualqualityreport #AQR #CHEC #patientsafety #healthcareproviders #supportingtheNHS #workingwiththeNHS #AQR2024 #patienthealth #ophthalmiccare #gastriccare #glaucoma #cataracts #YAGlaser #generalophthalmology #achievements #report #healthcare
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We are delighted to welcome our first patients for cataract surgery with our new premium lenses! CHEC is proud to offer patients the choice of premium Extended Depth of Focus (EDoF) lenses free of charge, enhancing their quality of life. Your patients can enjoy everything from browsing on their laptop to recognising faces across the room with ease. Our premium EDoF lenses are now available at all 25 CHEC hospital locations nationwide! If CHEC's premium lens option seems suitable for your patients, find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dJZWhCRe #premiumlens #EDoF #clearvision #ophthalmology #caractactsurgery #vision #improvedvision #communityhealth #eyehealth #newlaunch #workingwiththeNHS #supportingtheNHS #patientcare #patienthealth #ophthalmiccare #GPs #optoms #patientchoice #shortwaititimes #free #freeofcharge #extendeddepthoffocus #firstsurgerylist #firstpatients
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