100 years of the dispensing profession Specsavers PAC 2026 will celebrate the centenary of the dispensing profession with a dedicated programme recognising the contribution dispensing opticians have made to eye care over the last 100 years. The celebration at Specsavers’ flagship professional development conference takes place at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre on 13 September 2026. ‘Celebrating 100 years of the …
Thousands of people have enrolled in the Specsavers Cert 3 programme since its relaunch in 2023. The qualification has now received a Princess Royal Training Award, recognising its contribution to learning, skills development and career progression in optics.
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.
‘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.’
