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.
AI and audiology
AI is transforming audiology – helping prevent, diagnose, and treat hearing issues. Specsavers chief audiologist Gordon Harrison considers the implications.
Earwax removal: improve access for patients
Action is needed to improve access to earwax removal and regulation to ensure patients can access high-quality care closer to home, says report.
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.
Looking to the future of audiology now
Audiologist Sonam Sehemby looks back at Specsavers Professional Advancement Conference 2025, which was open to all clinicians and dedicated to professional growth, clinical innovation, and shared purpose.
Community optometry and audiology well placed to support NHS shift
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting has signalled a shift for the NHS, moving from hospital-based care to high street services.
From Pardon to Can You Repeat That. How much did you hear?
70% of people admit they have at some point pretended to understand conversations.
Specsavers commissioned some research to coincide with World Hearing Day (03 March 2025).
Tinnitus UK Ring The Alarm
A record number of households facing homelessness.
Specsavers team up with Crisis to bring 15 clinics across the United Kingdom.