Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Rochdale

11/12/2025

Our Excellence Awards 2025 winners were announced at a recent event held at The Landmark London. We are proud to announce that our very own Patient Services Manager, Rebecca Hunt won Newcomer of the year. 🎉🥳
Congratulations Rebecca from all at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Rochdale!

31/10/2025

We’re delighted to share that our Secondary Care division- our hospitals, surgical centres, UTCs, and CATS and diagnostic services- is to move under new ownership with Narayana Health, an Indian healthcare company that shares our passion for making high quality healthcare accessible for all.🤝

Narayana Health provide multi-specialty care, with one of the world’s largest cardiac, renal and oncology programs. They are regarded globally as having one of the most efficient healthcare models in terms of quality and costs of care.

The business will be led by Ross Dowsett, who steps up into the Chief Executive position with Jim Easton as Non-executive Chair, while Jim remains at the helm of our Health in Justice and Integrated Urgent Care divisions.🙌

15/09/2025

Practice Plus Group Secondary Care has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious LaingBuisson Awards! 🏆

This incredible achievement is a reflection of our teams’ dedication, innovation, and commitment to delivering outstanding care. Congratulations to everyone who has made this possible! 👏

Our nominations are:
✨ Hospital Group of the Year – celebrating 20 years of unlocking access to surgery, innovative pathways, and outstanding results.
✨ Public Private Partnership – recognising our NHS collaborations that are reducing waiting times and widening access for patients across the country.
✨ Best Healthcare Outcomes – highlighting projects that improve safety, reduce delays, and deliver life-changing results like same-day joint replacements with 98% patient satisfaction.

We can’t wait for the awards ceremony on 20th November – wish us luck! 🍀

11/09/2025

📢 Don't miss out on our virtual CPD event next week - Tuesday 16th September!🎓

Join Optometrist Darren Kirton for an expert-led session on 'Facilitating Precise Patient Referrals for YAG Capsulotomy'.

🔗Register for free here: https://bit.ly/3Xu0jXz

11/08/2025

📢 Join our virtual CPD event - 16th September! 🎓

Enhance your expertise in precise patient referrals for YAG capsulotomy with Optometrist Darren Kirton!

✅ A must-attend for all eye care professionals looking to refine their YAG referral process! Register for free here: 🔗https://bit.ly/3Xu0jXz

06/08/2025

💡 Did you know you don’t always have to pay upfront for private surgery?

With Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group, you can spread the cost of your treatment with flexible monthly payment plans — helping you get the care you need without the financial strain!🙌

Find out how it works here 👉 https://bit.ly/4mC4KK5

Did you know you can pay monthly for private surgery in the UK? Find out how to access surgery through our monthly payment plans here.

26/06/2025

Join our virtual CPD event next week – 30th June! 🎓👁️

Iftab Akram, Professor Yit Yang, and Marco La Malfa take an expert-led session on Sedation to Sleep: Optimising Anaesthesia for Every Cataract Patient.

💡Gain valuable insights into best practices for cataract anaesthesia and patient care.

Secure your spot for free and stay at the forefront of cataract care!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4bvNOQT

11/06/2025

📢 Join our virtual CPD event – 30th June! 🎓

Explore the latest advancements in cataract patient care with "Sedation to Sleep: Optimising Anaesthesia for Every Cataract Patient". Led by expert speakers:
🗣️ Iftab Akram – Lead Optometrist
🗣️ Professor Yit Yang – Consultant Ophthalmologist
🗣️ Marco La Malfa – Medical Director

Don’t miss this essential CPD session for all eye care professionals!
🔗Register for free here: https://bit.ly/4bvNOQT

06/06/2025

This week, we’re shining a light on Cataract Awareness Month at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Rochdale.👁️

Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss — but the good news is, they can be treated with a simple, life-changing procedure. 💫

Our Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mr Charles Kanavati, shares some powerful reminders:
✨Cataracts are common, but vision loss does not have to be. Awareness is the first step.
✨Blurry vision is not just aging, get your eyes checked for cataracts. You do not have to live in a fog, cataract surgery can bring back the colours of life.
✨Cataracts do not have to cloud your life. Early detection restores sight and confidence. See the world clearly again, cataract surgery can give your life a new focus.
✨It is not just your vision, it is your independence. Cataract treatment gives both back. Vision restored. Life transformed. Cataract surgery changes more than just how you see.

Don’t wait - book your cataract surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Rochdale.
📞03330 609 141
🔗 https://bit.ly/3Hurtbs

Mr Kanavati is a consultant ophthalmologist specialising in advanced technology cataract, IOL implant, retinal & laser surgery. Enquire today.

05/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Practice Plus Group has been named Private Hospital Group of the Year at the 2025 HealthInvestor Awards! 🏆

This recognition reflects a year of incredible growth and innovation through our Wellsoon private healthcare service, and continued dedication to supporting the NHS.
From launching a new hospital in Birmingham, expanding surgical services, and improving patient access to care — to welcoming thousands of new private patients through Wellsoon — we’re proud to be making healthcare more accessible and patient-focused than ever! 🙌🤗

Thank you to our amazing teams and partners who make it all possible! 💛

02/06/2025

Join our virtual CPD event this Thursday!🎓💡

👁️Join Gavin Sampson, Lead Optometrist, on 5th June for an in-depth discussion on Cataract: From Referral to Discharge. This session will cover key aspects of cataract management, including post-op complications and case-based discussions.

Don’t miss this valuable learning opportunity - secure your spot for free here:
🔗https://bit.ly/3Dgh6GB

20/05/2025

Our 1st prize winner! 🏆👏

At 100% Optical earlier this year, we turned up the fun with our Cyclone Gamification challenge — where players raced against the clock to grab as many green, purple, and blue balls as they could in just 30 seconds inside our glass tube! 🎉💨💥
We’re thrilled to announce our 1st prize winner, Richard Wilson with an impressive 84 points, who won a 2-night castle escape for two!🏰🎁

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the fun — and congratulations again to all of our winners! 🙌