Leicester South MP Shockat Adam has seen first-hand how opticians are changing the lives of people affected by homelessness. Marking World Homeless Day, he paid a visit to an eye health clinic operated by the charity Vision Care in his constituency.
Specsavers clinicians and teams named as Optician Awards 2025 finalists
Specsavers is celebrating after its clinicians and teams have been recognised across several categories in this year’s prestigious Optician Awards.
Improving access to care for people experiencing homelessness recognised
The dedication of community optometry and audiology to improving healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness has been recognised at a major retail awards event.
Unlocking the full potential of community optometry to support the NHS
A new report highlights that community glaucoma services, when commissioned, can cut hospital eye visits by roughly 50%, potentially freeing up 300,000 hospital appointments in England.
Expand NHS community eye and hearing care to boost patient access
Health leaders are urging the government to build on successful models of local care models to improve access to care for patients and support economic growth.
Understanding drop-free cataract surgery: benefits, risks, and clinical considerations
Benefits, risks and clinical considerations of ‘drop-free’ cataract surgery
Eye and hearing health championed at party conferences
Specsavers is highlighting the role of community optics and audiology at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative conferences – including joining forces with Glaucoma UK.
Degree level dispensing optician apprenticeship changing lives
The dispensing optician degree-level apprenticeship is already proving its worth – one year on from being officially launched.
Specsavers PAC 2025: Registration open for optics and audiology conference
The major clinical conference, which takes place at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre (ICC) on Sunday, 14 September 2025, provides a comprehensive CPD programme.
Practical tips on vision testing in domiciliary eyecare
A new distance learning module, “Change lives with Home Visits – a career that’s going places”, provides practical tips and demonstrations on vision testing in domiciliary eyecare.