Chec celebrates training cohort and donates to Opal

Community healthcare provider Chec celebrated the completion of its first cataract surgery training initiative for NHS registrars as a new intake began.

Over the course of 12 months up to February 2025, trainees gained proficiency in phacoemulsification surgery – the gold-standard technique for cataract removal.

Meanwhile, Chec Leeds reinforced its commitment to care in the community by donating £1,000 to Opal, a Leeds-based charity which supports people aged 60 and over, working to reduce isolation and loneliness.

Eleanor Rushforth, hospital manager, said: ‘Chec Leeds is incredibly proud to support Opal. Opal’s work is vital to our community, providing essential support to those who need it most.’