‘The MiniPAC series is just one example of Specsavers commitment to continuing professional development for our clinicians. ‘A consistent theme was the development of Trusted Experts, encouraging confidence in clinical decision-making and a strong focus on evidence-based, patient-centred care.’ ‘The strength of MiniPAC lies in its blend of learning, collaboration and real-world application, helping clinicians deliver better outcomes for patients.’
Through its homelessness programme, Specsavers works with charity partners including Crisis and Vision Care for Homeless People to help remove barriers to eye and ear care for people affected by homelessness, delivering support in stores, community settings and partner-led clinics.
Specsavers experts, alongside Cascader’s Peter Thomas, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance clinical decision-making in optometry.
Patients always remember dispensing opticians from their visit, says Louise Stanton, optometry director at Specsavers Colchester and Stanway
Strengthening specialist skills to support children and families in community practice
The partnership between Specsavers and Vision Care has been recognised as a finalist in the Third Sector Business Charity Awards, which celebrate impactful collaborations that help change lives.
Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) president Kevin Gutsell and Carina Hummel, managing director, optics at Specsavers, have visited Specsavers Barnet to recognise the vital role dispensing opticians play in local communities.
The visit forms part of ABDO’s year long centenary programme, which is celebrating 100 years of the dispensing optics profession. It is shining a light on the invaluable contribution dispensing opticians make across community practice, education and clinical care.
To mark this year’s World Optometry Day (23 March), Specsavers is shining a light on how its incredible optometrists are providing access to care across the globe.
In the UK, optometrists play a key role in supporting Specsavers homelessness programme. They are helping people experience homelessness access eye and hearing health services.
As World Glaucoma Week (8–14 March) shines a light on one of the fastest‑growing threats to sight, leading clinicians are calling for urgent action to address what some are describing as a looming ‘tsunami of glaucoma’ in England.
With multiple CPD sessions, recruitment and partnership opportunities for those seeking new Optom and Dispensing Optician roles and main stage presentations there was plenty to learn, share and celebrate.
