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Founded in 2012, 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.

Though our 25+ community hospitals nationwide, CHEC makes specialist eyecare and endoscopy services more readily accessible in local communities by offering patients greater flexibility and reduced waiting times.

We work with thousands of Optometrists and GPs to deliver our shared care partnership model.

As a specialist provider of community ophthalmology and gastroenterology, we are pleased to have built a reputation of high quality, patient-focused care that ensures we always remain responsive and considerate to the needs of our patients.

This model is underpinned by our dedicated clinical and non-clinical teams across the country who continue to serve our patients by providing excellent end to end care for every eye condition, as well as supporting the NHS.

We consider this one of our USPs, setting us apart from other independent sector providers as we strive to work in partnership with providers to improve services for all.

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To make healthcare more readily available and accessible throughout local communities by offering patients greater choice, flexibility and reduced waiting times.

CHEC is committed to upholding standards in compliance with our Business Management System as evidenced within our ISMS and QMS Policy Statement which can be made available upon request.

Patient Testimonials

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    Thrilled

    I am thrilled with my 1st eye surgery and even happier to hear from head office the day after my post-cataract check offering me an appointment for my second eye surgery, especially after being told it may be 6-8 weeks. Everyone is friendly, and I can’t…

    Anonymous

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    Very pleased

    I am very pleased with the service at CHEC, it is absolutely first-class. From the receptionists, the way I was treated and having the operation done was good. Since having the operation my vision has been very good.

    Anonymous

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    Thank you

    Thank you to everyone for making Brian’s cataract operation go so smoothly, together with your kindness and support, we are sure Brian will be well on track soon to be able to see where his golf ball lands again. I will then be a golfing widow…

    Anonymous

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    Highly satisfied

    I had a cataract removed July of last year, very successful and the staff were excellent. I recently returned this July for a follow-up appointment, again the staff were excellent, but have to commend the young receptionist for her friendliness and manner, in which she welcomed…

    Diane Mellows

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    Fantastic experience

    The whole process has been very fast and exceeded my expectations. The staff are all very friendly and professional. I am very pleased with CHEC Northampton.

    Anonymous

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    Great practice

    I’m amazed by the quick, efficient service and ecstatic about the results. I now see car number plates, road signs, and TV text bright and clearly, with everything appearing detailed. This is the best birthday present ever. Thank you so much, please don’t change a thing.

    Marian Curran