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The latest developments in optics on the High Street

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Telling a story, making connections, and addressing value

A panel at 100% Optical reviewed key consumer trends for 2024 and discussed ways optical businesses can respond

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“The smiles on their faces have been the motivation”

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Specsavers Watford hosts visit from local MP

A group of professionals pose outside of Specsavers Kingswood including the Shadow Health Secretary, Karin Smyth, optometrist and director of the practice, Neil Foster, and Specsavers clinical services director, Giles Edmonds

Shadow Health Minister visits Bristol practice

The visit from the MP for Bristol South, Karin Smyth, was an opportunity to highlight the role of optometrists and practice teams

Bayfields appoints sustainability manager

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Clapham Optical merges with Leightons in Totton

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MiniPAC returns

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Campaign highlighting community optometry named finalist for public affairs award

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Optometrists and dispensing opticians now eligible for Blue Light Card

OutsideClinic celebrates integration of Bloom Hearing Specialists

Long reads

Telling a story, making connections, and addressing value
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Five consumer trends heading into 2024
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Specsavers publishes Access to care report
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Boots Opticians launches new advertising campaign

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“The team are proud to be part of such a big milestone”

Hakim Group HQ team members are participating in a walking and running challenge throughout November in support of Shine Coaching, an organisation supporting men’s mental health

Walking boots on: Hakim Group hosts fundraising challenge

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Five consumer trends heading into 2024

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