Bolton MP meets with SpaMedica clinical experts delivering vital local eyecare

Bolton MP meets with SpaMedica clinical experts delivering vital local eyecare

Kirith Entwistle, MP (Right in pic) for Bolton North East, visited SpaMedica Bolton on Monday to discuss how SpaMedica is providing critical care to local NHS patients and supporting NHS ophthalmology services.

SpaMedica is one of the UK’s largest independent providers of NHS-funded ophthalmology care, specialising in cataract surgery as well as Glaucoma, AMD, and YAG laser capsulotomy, delivering industry-leading outcomes for patients and best-in-class patient satisfaction scores.

Headquartered in Bolton with more than 200 staff across two city locations, SpaMedica is playing a vital role reducing NHS waiting times and widening access to eye care services in Greater Manchester. It is also providing valuable savings for the NHS through its unique approach to patient triaging, which matches patients with complex needs to experienced clinical specialists.

Entwistle met SpaMedica’s experts delivering care to local residents, and learned how SpaMedica’s services are enabling more patients to be safely treated in the community while alleviating pressure on local NHS hospitals.

Cutting Bolton waiting lists

SpaMedica Bolton, rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, treated 4,500 patients in 2025 – of which approximately 30% came from deprived neighbourhoods in the local area. SpaMedica Bolton employs a dedicated local team, supporting jobs and community health in the region.

During discussions, SpaMedica highlighted how the NHS could better utilise independent sector resources to deliver a wider range of high-value community care for the NHS, while cutting waiting lists and improving health outcomes for patients.

Kirith Entwistle MP said:

 “Quality health care really matters and I was pleased to visit SpaMedica Bolton and meet the team responsible for delivering treatments that make an enormous difference to people’s quality of life. I was especially pleased to hear about SpaMedica’s efficient model for NHS patient care and we went through the patient experience from start to finish. It’s great to have such an important partner for our NHS based here in Bolton delivering high quality and essential care, and I love their patient focused approach which is embedded in every aspect of the organisation.”

Tom Fellows, Head of Policy at SpaMedica, said:

“SpaMedica is proud to be a long-term partner to the NHS, helping to reduce waiting times and expand access to high-quality eye care. Our model delivers scalable capacity in community settings, supporting Trusts, improving patient access and ensuring value for taxpayers.” 

Alex Silvester, Chief Medical Officer at SpaMedica, added:

“Our team is dedicated to delivering safe, efficient and compassionate care to NHS patients in Bolton. We are committed partners of the NHS and look forward to continuing to work with them to deliver high-quality patient care for residents across Bolton”.