Specialist ophthalmolgy services provider and the largest provider of NHS cataract surgery in the UK.
SpaMedica is a specialist ophthalmology services provider and is the largest provider of NHS cataract surgery in the UK. Our mission is to provide the highest quality eye care to our patients, in a safe and comfortable environment, at a convenient location. We strive to ensure patient satisfaction is of the highest level, and are continuously improving our services with the help of valuable patient feedback. All SpaMedica hospitals have specialist consultants and ophthalmology teams, so you can be confident your care is being delivered by highly qualified and experienced professionals, at every step of your journey with us. SpaMedica is registered with the Care Quality Commission, and we are fully compliant with the requirements of the regulatory bodies that monitor the standard of healthcare provision in the UK, including the National Care Standards Commission guidelines. If you wish to be seen at a SpaMedica hospital, please visit your Optician for an eye healthcare check and ask them to refer you. For any further assistance, please call our patient advisory team on 0330 058 4280 or email us at contact@spamedica.co.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help you.
18/12/2025
We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Ophthalmic Diagnostics and Treatment Centre in Guildford 🎉
Our new eye centre in Guildford offers cataract and YAG Laser Capsulotomy services, with everything you need under one roof — from pre-surgery assessment and surgery, to the follow-up care.
We’re here to make high-quality, accessible eye care simple and convenient for you.
Ask your optician for a referral today!
🔗www.spamedica.co.uk/location/guildford/
17/12/2025
As we head into the festive season, we want to make sure all our patients feel supported and informed. ❤️✨
SpaMedica will be closed on the following dates:
25th December (Christmas Day)
26th December (Boxing Day)
1st January (New Year’s Day)
If you need urgent help during this time, please don’t worry - our Emergency Helpline is open every single day of the year. You can reach us on 0161 838 0883 whenever you need us.
16/12/2025
Eyes on 2025 👁️
As the UK’s largest independent provider of ophthalmic care, we’re proud to be loved by our patients and trusted to deliver thousands of life-changing eye procedures every month.
In 2025, we expanded access to our services, upgraded our facilities, and continued supporting patients with expert, compassionate care...Here's to 2026!
12/12/2025
An AMD diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. 💛
At SpaMedica, our AMD clinics provide more than just treatment — we support you every step of the way:
👁️ Expert eye care tailored to your specific condition
🧡 Practical and emotional support from our friendly Eye Care Liaison Officers
🔍 Advice on assistive technology and lifestyle changes to help you stay independent
📣 Clear updates about your progress, so you always know what’s happening
Our goal is to help you protect your vision and maintain your quality of life — with care, support, and guidance at every stage.
Our teams are rocking festive knits - all in support of a great cause. It’s a fun reminder that small actions can spark big impact. From sparkles to snowmen, the jumpers are out in full force.
If you’re taking part too, let’s see those jumpers! 👇
10/12/2025
We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Community Diagnostics and Treatment Centre in Macclesfield! 🎉
Our new purpose-built centre is here to make eye care easier and more accessible for patients across the North West. We provide:
👁️ Pre- and post-operative cataract assessments
💧 Timely treatment for Wet AMD
🚐 Free transport to and from our sites for cataract patients
Cataract surgery will continue at our main SpaMedica sites, including Sale and Widnes, but your appointments before and after surgery can now take place closer to home at our Macclesfield centre.
Find out more about SpaMedica Macclesfield
🔗www.spamedica.co.uk/location/macclesfield
08/12/2025
It is National Christmas Tree Day, and across our hospitals and offices, the trees are up and the decorations are glowing. 🎄
Moments like these remind us how teamwork, care and small acts of kindness bring warmth to every part of the year - for colleagues, partners and patients.
As the festive season begins, we want to thank everyone we work alongside across the UK for helping us make every patient experience brighter.
Here’s to working together, supporting one another and sharing a little light this December.
05/12/2025
It's been one year since SpaMedica Sale opened it's doors! 🎉
In the last 12 months, our caring and experienced team have delivered effective, timely NHS care for cataracts, glaucoma and posterior capsule opacification.
We’re proud to have supported this local community, helping people regain clarity and confidence in their sight. The feedback from our patients reminds us why we do what we do every day. 💙
04/12/2025
It is Illumination Street Week, a time to celebrate the glow, colour and sparkle that brighten our streets each winter.
For many of our patients, cataract surgery means rediscovering those festive lights in all their brilliance. Seeing the colours more vividly. Enjoying the sparkle more fully. ✨
This season, we are celebrating every moment that is made clearer through expert care.
Here is to seeing the lights and seeing the difference. 👁️
02/12/2025
"Nothing was brown or yellow anymore. Everything was completely clear." ✨
Cataracts don't just blur vision - they can make colours look dull or washed out. After cataract surgery at SpaMedica, Rob is seeing the world in full colour again, from the bright blue sky to the smallest details at home.
We’re proud of the life-changing impact our cataract surgery has. Every day we help thousands of patients see clearly and live confidently. 👁️
01/12/2025
The festive season has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate kindness, connection and all the things that make life brighter.
At SpaMedica, we’re proud to care for thousands of patients every week, helping them see the world more clearly and enjoy moments that matter most.
Wishing all our patients, colleagues and communities a wonderful start to the festive season.
Here’s to a December filled with warmth, joy and clearer vision. ✨
28/11/2025
Your pre-surgery assessment is your very first visit to your chosen SpaMedica hospital — and we’re here to make sure it’s a calm, comfortable and reassuring start to your journey ⭐
At this appointment, our experienced clinicians will:
👁️ Carry out gentle eye examinations and scans
✔️ Review your general health
📈 Measure the exact lens strength needed for your surgery
💬 Answer any questions you may have before helping you book your surgery date
Our warm, friendly team will guide you through each step, making the process smooth and easy to understand — because your comfort and confidence always come first.
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SpaMedica is one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of NHS eye healthcare services, and the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider.
We strive to provide the highest quality eye care to our patients, in safe and comfortable environments, whilst giving individuals the best advice and choices to help improve their vision. We work in partnership with thousands of community optometrists to care for each of our patients.
Our teams are honoured to support the thousands of patients that come to SpaMedica each year. We are devoted to growing our reach across the UK, drastically reducing waiting times for treatment, delivering the highest quality care and empowering more patients to achieve better vision.
Our services include Cataract Surgery, YAG Capsulotomy for PCO (Posterior Capsule Opacification), Vitrectomy Surgery and Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) treatments.
If you wish to be seen at a SpaMedica hospital, please ask your GP or optician to refer you. We have hospitals located in Birmingham, Bolton, Bradford, Chelmsford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newton-le-Willows, Sheffield, Wakefield, West Lancashire, Widnes and the Wirral.
If you’re a patient, optometrist, GP or have a question regarding SpaMedica, we have a friendly team ready to support you and answer any questions you may have. Please call on 0330 058 4280 or email us, and a member of our team will be happy to help you.
