CHEC Accrington clinic opens

The Community Health and Eye Care (CHEC) provider announced the opening of its Accrington clinic, which will begin providing ophthalmology and endoscopy services to patients in October 2022.

CHEC said this will provide crucial support in tackling growing NHS backlogs for elective care, giving treatment to half a million patients currently waiting in the North West region. Prior to admitting patients, it has planned two CPD events, one virtual and one in-person, with teachings on the clinic and how community-based care can support the NHS in addressing growing regional backlogs.

This has been part of wider plans for a continued roll out of new centres across the North West, including in Preston and Blackpool.