Audiology professionals across the UK and Ireland are invited to join a new online CPD webinar exploring how sustainability can be integrated into hearing care – without compromising clinical outcomes.
Taking place 08:25-09:00 BST on Wednesday 10 June 2026, “Hearing for the Future: Sustainability in Practice” is thought to be the first ever CPD session focusing on sustainability aimed specifically at Audiology clinicians and brings together expertise from Helen Curran, Head of Sustainability at Specsavers, and Bethany Dean, Specsavers’ Clinical Performance Consultant for Scotland and the North.
AI in optometry: why clinician expertise remains at the centre of innovation
Specsavers experts, alongside Cascader’s Peter Thomas, discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance clinical decision-making in optometry.
The value of dispensing opticians in eye care
Patients always remember dispensing opticians from their visit, says Louise Stanton, optometry director at Specsavers Colchester and Stanway
Specsavers welcomes renewed focus on community care following Scottish election
Expanding NHS audiology in the community could help support the returning Scottish government’s healthcare ambitions, says Specsavers.
Specsavers supports paediatric eyecare diploma for dispensing opticians
Strengthening specialist skills to support children and families in community practice
Improving access to care for people experiencing homelessness
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.
Celebrating 100 years of Dispensing Opticians – ABDO President visits Barnet Specsavers
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.
Time for action on glaucoma
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.
Groundbreaking AI partnership with Specsavers and Cascader
Specsavers and medical technology company Cascader announce a partnership to harness AI in optometry as a tool for clinicians.
Ministerial visit to Kidderminster manufacturing and distribution sites shines spotlight on apprentices
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.










