- New centre will expand CHEC’s community-based services in the South of England
- Launch coincides with news that NHS waiting list hits 7 million
CHEC, one of the largest providers of community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy services in the UK, has announced the opening of a new treatment centre in Basingstoke.
The clinic will be CHEC’s first site in Hampshire, expanding CHEC’s services across England. Its strategic location in the centre of Basingstoke will make it easily accessible for patients in the local community.
The launch follows news that the waiting list for hospital treatment has hit a record high of seven million, with hospitals currently carrying out 12% fewer operations and treatments than before the pandemic. The launch of CHEC’s new site will assist the NHS by providing care for a proportion of the half a million people currently waiting for ophthalmic treatment, freeing up the NHS to focus on other crucial services.
The site is due to open in December and will follow CHEC’s recent opening in Accrington, making it CHEC’s 17th site in England. This year, CHEC has already made significant efforts to expand its offerings in the North West and Midlands, and this Basingstoke launch demonstrates CHEC’s dedication to making healthcare equally accessible across the country.
Jon Dore, Chief Operating Officer at CHEC, said: “The expansion of our services across the South will help us reach more patients that are in urgent need of efficient, high-quality eye treatment and diagnostic endoscopy services. As NHS backlogs are continuing to rise, it’s vital that we provide the services to support patients in as many locations across the UK as possible. As always, we look forward to welcoming the Basingstoke community to our new facility and supporting them with their healthcare needs.”
