COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED demonstrates a payment profile skewed toward the 31-60 day window, with 54% of payments falling in this range and an average payment time of 45 days, indicating a consistent pattern of settling invoices beyond standard 30-day terms. Only 35% of payments are made within the preferred 30-day threshold, suggesting that extended payment timelines are the norm rather than the exception for this company. The 11% of payments exceeding 60 days, while relatively contained, points to occasional cash flow pressure or process inefficiencies that push a minority of invoices into a high-delay category.
With 22% of payments classified as late, nearly one in four invoices from this company will not be settled on agreed terms, representing a meaningful and recurring reliability risk for suppliers. The spread across all three payment bands indicates inconsistent payment behavior, making cash flow forecasting moderately difficult for businesses that depend on predictable receivables. The concentration in the 31-60 day band does provide some degree of predictability, suggesting payments are rarely severely delayed but should not be expected within standard terms.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED presents a moderate payment risk profile, suitable for suppliers who can accommodate a de facto 45-day payment cycle rather than a standard 30-day arrangement. Suppliers should consider revising contract payment terms to 45 days to align expectations with actual behavior, reducing the administrative burden of chasing late payments. To mitigate residual risk from the 11% over-60-day segment and 22% late payment rate, suppliers should implement proactive invoice reminders at the 30-day mark and consider credit limits proportionate to their exposure.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 45 | 35% | 54% | 11% | 22% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Community Health & Eyecare (CHEC) standard payment terms are 30day EOM. Any credits due to CHEC will be offset against the next available payment. Terms may vary in accordance with individual agreements made with suppliers
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Community Health & Eyecare Ltd (CHEC) is committed to maintaining fair and timely relationships with its suppliers, ensuring that any disputes are resolved promptly and transparently. Suppliers will issue credit notes when required. While this may result in a technical late payment, resolution is agreed with the supplier and payment is made in the next available run. Disputes are managed by our Procurement and Accounts Payable teams, who work diligently to address and resolve any outstanding concerns.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Community Health and Eyecare Limited is a private limited company operating in the health and eyecare sector. The company's name indicates a focus on delivering community-based health and eyecare services to individuals and local populations.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 07296068 and holds active status on the Companies House register. Incorporated on 25 June 2010, the business has its registered office at 1-6 Star Building, Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, and operates within the North West region of the United Kingdom.
Businesses of this type in the UK typically provide a range of community optometry and primary eyecare services, including sight testing, prescription eyewear, and eye health assessments. Such organisations often work in partnership with NHS commissioners to deliver locally accessible eyecare and health services to communities, including enhanced and specialist eyecare provision for patients who may have difficulty accessing traditional high street opticians.
With over a decade of operation, Community Health and Eyecare Limited represents an established presence within the North West's community health and optometry landscape, serving patients and healthcare partners across the region from its Preston base.