Coronavirus
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Boots UK has been supporting the Government’s drive to provide coronavirus tests for NHS staff, with Boots Opticians employees among some of the first volunteers
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Airways Optical, Vision Labs, IGS and Hi-Spec Lenses will close until further notice on 1 April
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The company has seen an impact on business conditions as the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe
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OT has spoken to the owners of two practices in England who have temporarily closed but are offering emergency care if required
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In light of Government guidance around limiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), a number of frame suppliers and eyewear brands have temporarily closed or modified operations
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Imran Hakim encourages practitioners to come together to support each other as they find themselves having to make “unprecedented” business decisions
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced further measures to protect jobs during the outbreak including a scheme to help pay wages and tax deferrals
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The supplier has seen increased demand for products such as slit lamp breath shields and chin rest paper as a result of the outbreak
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Practice owners are invited to join Imran Hakim online tonight (19 March)
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The 2020 Budget has set out measures to support businesses and self-employed individuals through the disruption resulting from COVID-19