PAC 2026 – Audiology keynote speakers announced

PAC 2026 – Audiology keynote speakers announced

Professor Gaby Saunders, Director of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD) and a leading expert in hearing health and rehabilitation, will deliver the opening audiology keynote at this year’s Specsavers Professional Advancement Conference (PAC) on Sunday 13 September.
Registration is now live for PAC, one of the UK’s largest conference for audiology clinicians. Returning to Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC), PAC is open to everyone working in audiology, regardless of employer or qualification.

Specsavers trusted experts in eye care through CPD | MiniPAC 2026

Specsavers trusted experts in eye care through CPD | MiniPAC 2026

‘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.’

CPD webinar helps audiology professionals embed sustainability into everyday clinical practice

CPD webinar helps audiology professionals embed sustainability into everyday clinical practice

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.

Celebrating 100 years of Dispensing Opticians – ABDO President visits Barnet Specsavers

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.