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Up to 48 Boots Opticians stores could close as the company launches a consultation for a transformation plan in response to the impact of coronavirus

The support includes advice on the reopening of practices, and remains accessible as lockdown restriction ease

Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.

ONS data shows 'ophthalmic opticians' are among those occupations at a higher potential exposure to the coronavirus, based on typical exposure to disease and physical proximity to others

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

Most of the multiple’s practices remain open for urgent and essential care, Specsavers has confirmed

The webinar will look at building a financial blueprint for optical practices through the coronavirus pandemic

The tool will enable patients to identify practices delivering urgent eye care during the COVID-19 outbreak

Specsavers to run its MiniPAC event series as online learning for practitioners

The optometrist and founder of the Hakim Group has hosted a second webinar to provide business support for independent practices