CHEC Eyecare Hospital in Fulwood. An eye clinic based in Fulwood is celebrating this year’s National Eye Health Week by welcoming local communities to a f
In pictures: BBC Radio 2 In The Park Sunday music and radio stars as Pet Shop Boys close festivalThousands tough out the rain as Radio 2 in the Park weather fails to dampen spiritsFulwood, one of the UK’s leading providers of community healthcare, aims to raise awareness of the importance of eye health on Saturday 28 September which coincides with Eye Health Week which is from 23 to 29 September.
Antonia, Hospital Manager at CHEC Preston, said: “The Eye Health Fair is a great opportunity for us to engage the local community with the importance of eye health, what we can do to protect our eyes and offer our advice to those who need it. Based in Broughton Business Park, Fulwood, CHEC Preston opened its doors in 2021 and has since welcomed thousands of ophthalmology patients, offering local residents increased choice and access.The Eye Health Fair will allow residents to look behind the scenes of the community hospital, participate in games tailored to various visual and sensory needs, enjoy refreshments including coffee and cake, and enter giveaways and prize draws.
CHEC’s Eye Health Fair is free to attend, and open to all ages. Residents do not need to sign up and are welcome to visit the Preston Eye Hospital between 10am and 2pm.
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