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.





Specsavers and Cascader have announced a partnership exploring use of AI in community optometry.
6 March 2026
Specsavers and medical technology company Cascader announce a partnership to harness AI in optometry as a tool for clinicians.
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6 March 2026
Specsavers urges national action on integrated primary care at NHS Confederation Conference
24 February 2026
Specsavers hosted a powerful breakout session at this year’s Care Closer to Home Conference, bringing together leaders from primary care to challenge current system design and make the case for a truly integrated, community based model of care.
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24 February 2026
Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, to Lens Online and International Glazing Services (IGS) as part of National Apprenticeship Week
18 February 2026
A VISIT by Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, to Lens Online and International Glazing Services (IGS) as part of National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February) has showcased the important role an apprenticeship can play in ongoing career development.
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18 February 2026
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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
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