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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12 February 2026
When Jessica Firrell finished sixth form, she wasn’t sure what came next. With no clear subject interests and only just passing business and media, university didn’t feel like the right fit. Instead, she turned to apprenticeships, hoping to find something more hands-on and fulfilling.
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12 February 2026
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11 February 2026
Specsavers is launching its first ever graduate development programme for recently qualified audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.
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11 February 2026
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11 February 2026
Stephanie Whittall’s journey with Specsavers began over eight years ago on the optical shopfloor. But it was her curiosity about the hearing side of the business that sparked a new direction.
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11 February 2026
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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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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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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
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
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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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
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