The platform, established by LOCSU and Primary Eyecare Services, aims to help optometrists to source and order supplies of personal protective equipment

The company donated the Systane Eye Drops to support frontline NHS, care home and hospice workers

The upskilling programme aims to incentivise eye care professionals to take part in the training, with monetary credits for completion of each webinar

Amidst the global shortage and increased demand for PPE, a number of companies have redeployed their resources

Independent practice owner and specialist optometrist, Simon Berry, on the decision to close for routine appointments and the desire to help in the crisis

Practice owner, Drew Thompson, on supporting customers remotely and producing face shields for keyworkers

Practice manager and dispensing optician, Jordan Pretty, shares her experience of volunteering in the Boots COVID-19 testing centres for frontline NHS staff

CEO Robin Totterman talks to OT  about receiving the award for a second time, the impact of coronavirus, and how Inspecs has been supporting PPE provisions

Nicola Gatehouse, director of Ball & Gatehouse Opticians, shares how a government support grant could help the practice to see through the difficult times ahead

The supplier has seen “huge” demand for its slit lamp breath shields as well as disposable products as practices continue measures to keep employees and patients safe