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 engagagement@chec.uk.  


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CHEC's headquarters in Preston, United Kingdom

This department specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions and diseases.

Ophthalmology Division

The Clinical and Medical Team at CHEC is responsible for delivering high-quality ophthalmology and gastroenterology services across the UK. This team of specialized professionals, including Ophthalmologists, Nurses, Optometrists, and Theatre Practitioners, ensures patients receive timely and effective treatments such as cataract surgeries, colonoscopies, and glaucoma management. They work collaboratively to provide expert care, reduce waiting times, and maintain the highest standards of patient safety and satisfaction in community hospital settings.

Clinical and Medical Team

The Healthcare Management team at CHEC is responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of our community hospitals, ensuring the efficient delivery of ophthalmology and gastroenterology services. This team coordinates patient care, manages hospital facilities, and supports healthcare professionals to provide timely, high-quality treatments to patients in local communities.

Healthcare Management

This department provides vision care and eye health assessments through professional optometric services.

Optometry Services

The Human Resources team at CHEC plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and staff well-being across our 20+ community hospitals nationwide. The team is responsible for talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. By supporting staff recruitment, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction, they help CHEC maintain high standards of care and operational efficiency in providing timely and specialized Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology services.

Human Resources

The Leadership Team at CHEC is responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring the operational excellence of the company. Comprised of executives specialized in key areas such as commercial operations, medical services, technology, nursing, human resources, and finance, this team works collaboratively to enhance patient care, expand service offerings, and maintain strong partnerships with the NHS. Their collective expertise drives the organization's mission to provide accessible and timely community healthcare throughout the UK.

Leadership Team

This department oversees the operational management and coordination of healthcare facilities and services.

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