Worksop
The Dukeries, 31-33 Retford Road, Worksop, S80 2PU
Ophthalmology services in Worksop
The Newmedica Worksop eye health clinic and surgical centre operates from operates from the Dukeries, Worksop and provides services for both NHS and private patients. The clinic is led by consultant ophthalmologists, Alex Brent, Sundeep Singh Deol, Moneesh Patel and James Tildsley, alongside operational director, Neil Bowman.
We cater for eye services across the region, including Worksop, Retford, Newark, Gainsborough and the surrounding area.
Making private cataract care more affordable to more people
We offer a range of high quality lenses for distance and intermediate vision starting from just £2295 per eye, so you can get back to doing what you love as quickly as possible.
Quality care provided at convenience for you
Ophthalmology services from our Worksop clinic offer personalised care, quality lenses, and short wait times.
For nearly 20 years, we've provided ophthalmology services and expert care to thousands of individuals across England. As industry leaders in ophthalmology, we know just what it takes to provide the right level of support to protect people’s sight, so they can get back to doing what they love.
5 reasons why we’re the right choice for you
Our clinics are owned and led by the consultant doctors who care for you. For them it’s personal. The whole team are dedicated to understanding your needs so they can provide you with the best possible experience and we know this also results in measurably better outcomes.
Our personalised patient care will make you feel comfortable and at ease. We’ll give you a warm welcome, hold your hand if you’re nervous and be there for you throughout your time with us.
Our short waiting times means you’ll have your first appointment within a couple of weeks, and we aim to complete treatment within eight weeks of your referral.
We choose to use the highest-quality lenses which means you’ll get the best clinical outcomes, including some that can reduce your dependence on glasses. Importantly, we’ll always give you a choice and explain the options.
State-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment, and free parking ensure you can focus on you when you come to visit us.
★★★★★
Great reassuring welcome from the staff that was continued with friendly chat and competent actions throughout
Visited February 2023
Conditions we treat
Getting referred to Newmedica
If you think you have an eye condition, you should see your optician or GP for a detailed assessment. They’ll go through all the options available and tell you where you can have your treatment.
The referral process will differ slightly depending on whether you want to be an NHS or private patient. You’ll find all the information you need on our NHS and private patient pages.
Private patients
Find details about our private
options and how to get started.
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Self-referring? Call 01246 739005
Meet our consultants
We offer patients access to leading consultants who are also partners in the business, meaning they’re directly involved in setting our high standards of care.
How our patients rate us
We’re proud to have consistently high ratings from our patients on NHS.co.uk and Google.
We are actively collecting and monitoring our reviews and feedback for Worksop to ensure our patients receive the best possible care.
Fully regulated by the CQC
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer NHS treatment?
Yes, at Newmedica, we offer NHS-funded treatment, to all those people who live in England.
The NHS offers you the choice of where you’d like to receive your NHS-funded treatment from, so you can choose Newmedica for your eye-care services.
How do I get referred to Newmedica?
If your optician or GP suspects you have an eye condition, they’ll explain all available options and where you can receive care from. If you want to choose Newmedica, just let them know and they can manage the referral for you.
How can I refer a patient to Newmedica?
If you want to refer a patient to Newmedica, just follow the steps in our referral guide.
Do you offer private treatment?
Our range of private treatments and services are available for people who opt to cover the cost of their treatment cost of their treatment themselves or have covered by their private medical insurance.
If you are interested in receiving private treatment, please visit our private-patient webpage for more information.
Contact us
Phone us on 01246 739005 or email us at worksop@newmedica.co.uk
How to get to us
By car
Please note this is a shared service building – we are not located within the hospital complex.
The building is located on Retford Road in the Manton area of Worksop, only half a mile from the town centre and within 2 miles easy access of the A1. Junction 30 off the M1 is a 6-mile drive away. We are located next door to the McDonald's on Retford Road.
The clinic provides plenty of free parking with disabled spaces and convenient drop-off areas for ambulances or transport. Please note this is a shared service building – we are not located within the hospital complex.
By bus
The number 42 / 43 buses cover travel between Retford and Worksop including via Manton.
By train
There is an East Coast main line railway station at Retford 8 miles away. The Robin Hood Line links Worksop with Mansfield and Nottingham.
By free transport for those who need it
If you're having trouble getting to your appointment or surgery, we can help. We offer free transport for NHS cataract patients who need it.
We'll send a private hire vehicle to collect you from your home - early enough to make sure you arrive on time - and then take you back after. It's free of charge to you and to the NHS.
To book, you'll first need to check the eligibility criteria below, and then ask for the service when you book your appointment with us.
To be eligible for the free transfer service you must:
1. Be attending Newmedica Worksop for an appointment, or to receive treatment, for cataract surgery as an NHS patient
2. Have no alternative means of getting to your appointment or treatment, through family, friend, hospital transport, community transport or public transport
3. Live closer to Newmedica Worksop than any other Newmedica clinic
4. Be able to get yourself to and from, and in and out, of the supplied vehicle without assistance, or you're able to provide a carer or family member on the day of the transfer to support you getting to and from, and in and out, of the supplied vehicle
5. Be able to move your appointment or treatment to a Wednesday or Thursday from 12:00pm to enable the availability of the transport service.
We'll not be able to provide you with transport if any of the following apply:
1. You need to be transported to a location (including other hospitals) other than Newmedica Worksop or your home
2. You require specialised equipment during the journey
3. You need to be closely monitored during the journey
4. You have a medical condition or have undergone major surgery (such as an organ transplant) where the potential side effects are likely to require assistance or monitoring during your journey
5. You have a medical condition or disability that could compromise your dignity or cause public concern in a private hire vehicle
6. You have a communicable disease with which travel on public transport or in a private hire vehicle is not advised
7. You have been clinically determined as at risk from using public transport due to being immunocompromised
8. You have cognitive/sensory impairment (such as dementia or some mental health illnesses)
9. You have significant motility/mobility impairment requiring specialised or adapted vehicles
10. You have safeguarding concerns in relation to travelling alone
11. You are unable to access existing free community transport options
12. The private hire company is unable to provide a vehicle due to a lack of available/suitable vehicles
13. Our availability of 10 transports per week have been booked by other suitable patients.
This service is delivered at Newmedica Worksop by North Derbyshire Newmedica Limited, a joint venture partnership company within the Newmedica Group. North Derbyshire Newmedica Limited is registered with the Care Quality Commission, provider number 1-6223266860
Directors: Mr Alex Brent, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Sundeep Singh Deol, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr Moneesh Patel, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Mr James Tildsley, Consultant Ophthalmologist; Neil Bowman, Operational Director.
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