CHEC opens Ilford ophthalmology hospital

Community Health and Eyecare (CHEC) opened its latest hospital in Ilford on Ilford Hill, which it said provided a central location for patients.

Jose Bailey, CHEC commercial director, said: ‘Patient choice, exceptional care and equity of access are central to CHEC’s operations and ethos, which is why we’re proud to collaborate with NHS partners nationwide, helping to keep waiting times to a minimum while delivering the very best quality of care.’

The Ilford hospital has one ophthalmology theatre and was now accepting ophthalmology referrals as part of efforts to help the NHS reduce waiting times by treating patients within four weeks.