A new community hospital is opening in Macclesfield.

CHEC, one of the UK's leading providers of community healthcare, has confirmed it will be opening a new hospital in Macclesfield.

Based in the Silkworks on Pickford Street, previously Jobcentre Plus, the facility will help reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice by providing access to ophthalmology and ENT services in the community.

Jose Bailey, chief commercial officer at CHEC, said: "Patient choice, exceptional care and equity of access are central to CHEC's operations and ethos, which is why we're proud to collaborate with NHS partners nationwide, helping to keep waiting times to a minimum while delivering the very best quality of care."

CHEC is currently fitting out the 8,102 square foot building into a state-of-the-art clinical facility.

The new hospital benefits from nearby parking and is within walking distance of Macclesfield bus and train stations.

Working with the NHS, CHEC has more than 30 community hospitals and 90 community clinics nationwide.

The addition of CHEC Macclesfield strengthens its existing North West stronghold which already includes Warrington, Stockport, and Manchester's Trafford Park.

"For well over a decade, we've been trusted by the NHS to deliver healthcare services free of charge, and we can't wait to open our doors and become part of the Macclesfield community," added Jose.

"In the meantime, we'd welcome any residents to get in touch and learn more about how we work with the NHS to make much-needed treatments more readily accessible."

Upon opening, treatments will be within four weeks of receipt of referral.

To register your interest in the services CHEC will provide at its Macclesfield site, please contact [email protected].