CHEC achieves Investors in People status

Ophthalmology service provider Community Health and Eyecare (CHEC) achieved Investor in People status, with the company’s values and culture highlighted for being fundamental to its success.

The company, established in 2012, was commended for leading and inspiring team members, delivering a structured programme of work with ongoing performance management and creating sustainable success.

In 2022/23, CHEC consulted over 335,000 patients, with an average referral time of under four weeks, and increased its sites from 14 to 21 in the past 12 months, creating 135 new jobs.

CHEC chief people officer Amanda Williams, said: ‘People are at the heart of what we do. Our company mission originates in improving patient choice and wellbeing, but we know that to achieve that we must focus much of our attention on our team, ensuring they’re happy, safe, and supported at work. Achieving Investors in People status proves we are getting that right.’