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.’
Specsavers directors share why volunteering matters during Volunteers’ Week 2026
Through its homelessness programme, Specsavers works with charity partners including Crisis and Vision Care for Homeless People to help remove barriers to eye and ear care for people affected by homelessness, delivering support in stores, community settings and partner-led clinics.
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.
Optometry making a difference globally – celebrating World Optometry Day
To mark this year’s World Optometry Day (23 March), Specsavers is shining a light on how its incredible optometrists are providing access to care across the globe.
In the UK, optometrists play a key role in supporting Specsavers homelessness programme. They are helping people experience homelessness access eye and hearing health services.
Specsavers at 100% Optical 2026 – CPD, awards and announcements
With multiple CPD sessions, recruitment and partnership opportunities for those seeking new Optom and Dispensing Optician roles and main stage presentations there was plenty to learn, share and celebrate.
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.