News

Welcome to our news section where we bring you industry updates and insights from our worlds of optics and audiology. Stay informed with reports on our latest sector and CPD events, updates on recent Specsavers campaigns, and the growing activity around our Access to Care agenda.

News

Stay informed with reports on our latest sector and CPD events, updates on recent Specsavers campaigns, and the growing activity around our Access to Care agenda.

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“It felt like the perfect fit”: Malaika’s journey from apprentice to Optical Assistant

10 February 2026
For Malaika Khan, choosing an apprenticeship at Specsavers was more than just about starting a career- it was about finding a path that matched her strengths and passions.
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10 February 2026
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More than 600 apprentices joining each year – Specsavers commitment to strengthening communities

AUDIOLOGY NEWS
9 February 2026
The 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England in 2025 was a milestone. But inconsistent NHS commissioning is a barrier to unleashing the full potential of our sector. Here’s what Specsavers is doing to improve access to care for patients.
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9 February 2026
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Improve access to audiology community services, parliamentarians urged

5 February 2026
Gordon Harrison, Specsavers’ Chief Audiologist, spoke about the benefits of local hearing care at the launch of Tinnitus UK’s latest research report in Parliament.
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5 February 2026
Back the bill supporting community glaucoma services

Eye health sector urged to back parliamentary glaucoma proposals

27 January 2026
Specsavers welcomes proposals to require DHSC to direct ICBs to commission uniform glaucoma services delivered by qualified community optometrists.
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27 January 2026
Paul Morris, Specsavers director of professional advancement

Glaucoma cases forecast to increase, according to new report

GENERAL NEWS
21 January 2026
Paul Morris, Director of Professional Advancement at Specsavers, comments on new research that sets out how and why glaucoma cases are predicted to increase in the coming decades,
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21 January 2026
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Next Steps for Optometry: Development, Digital and Diagnostics with AI

GENERAL NEWS
19 January 2026
THE role of AI in optometry will be the spotlight at 100% Optical – with leaders from Specsavers joined by AI pioneers on the main stage.
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19 January 2026
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting with Giles Edmonds at the Specsavers stand at the 2025 Labour party conference.

Utilising community eye and hearing care to achieve national health goals

AUDIOLOGY NEWS
19 December 2025
The 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England in 2025 was a milestone. But inconsistent NHS commissioning is a barrier to unleashing the full potential of our sector. Here’s what Specsavers is doing to improve access to care for patients.
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19 December 2025
Specsavers scoops three apprenticeship awards

Specsavers scoops three apprenticeship awards

GENERAL NEWS
15 December 2025
Specsavers has claimed multiple honours at the 2025 Regional and National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, underlining its position as a leader in vocational training.
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15 December 2025
VR headset simulating sight loss at parliamentary drop-in clinic.

Eye and hearing health clinic in Parliament

AUDIOLOGY NEWS
9 December 2025
Community optometrists and audiologists staffed the drop-in clinic, using an OCT machine, a virtual reality headset simulating sight loss, a hearing screener and a digital otoscope.
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9 December 2025
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