Canterbury welcomes new NHS community hospital Post Date : February 19, 2025 News 2 minutes read CHEC’s new Canterbury site set to reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice CHEC has confirmed it will be opening a new hospital in Canterbury. Based in central Canterbury, the conveniently located facility will help reduce NHS waiting times and increase patient choice by providing access to ophthalmology, ENT, and dermatology services in the community. The new hospital will be located at The Riverside in Canterbury city centre. With free underground parking and excellent public transport links, CHEC is currently fitting out its new building into a state-of-the-art clinical facility complete with one ophthalmology theatre. Working with the NHS, CHEC has more than 30 community hospitals and 90 community clinics nationwide. The addition of CHEC in Canterbury strengthens its existing Southern England stronghold, which already includes hospitals throughout Berkshire, London and Hertfordshire. “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,” explains Jose Bailey, Chief Commercial Officer at CHEC. “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 Canterbury community. 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 we will provide at our Canterbury site, please contact engagement@chec.uk.