Investment in the community eye workforce is vital to meet patient need, notes Specsavers 2026 Access to care report.
Devolved nations show path for England on community eye care access
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are providing invaluable examples of how to make fuller use of community optometry – that England can draw upon, according to Specsavers 2026 access to care report.
Expanding community eye and hearing care would improve access to care – AND save the UK £2.91bn a year by 2040
Greater use of community eye and hearing care services could save the UK £2.91 billion annually by 2040, a sum equivalent to the cost of 70 million GP appointments, according to a new report.
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.’
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.
More than 600 apprentices joining each year – Specsavers commitment to strengthening communities
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.
Eye health sector urged to back parliamentary glaucoma proposals
Specsavers welcomes proposals to require DHSC to direct ICBs to commission uniform glaucoma services delivered by qualified community optometrists.
Glaucoma cases forecast to increase, according to new report
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,
Next Steps for Optometry: Development, Digital and Diagnostics with AI
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.
Utilising community eye and hearing care to achieve national health goals
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.