Liz Jarvis praises staff supporting NHS eye care services

Liz Jarvis, MP for Eastleigh, visited SpaMedica Southampton to see how independent providers are supporting NHS ophthalmology services and helping to reduce waiting lists.

Ms Jarvis said: "It was a pleasure to visit SpaMedica Southampton and meet their excellent clinical team delivering vital eye care to local NHS patients across Eastleigh and the wider area.

"Cataract surgery can transform people’s independence and quality of life, and it's essential that patients can choose where they're treated and get that care as quickly as possible, close to home."

SpaMedica, one of the UK’s largest independent providers of NHS-funded eye care, specialises in cataract surgery and YAG laser capsulotomy.

Tom Fellows, head of policy at SpaMedica, said: "We're grateful to Liz Jarvis for taking the time to meet our Southampton team, and learn about the work we doing to support the people and NHS patients in our local community."