Locum digest “Being self-employed means looking after yourself” Four locum optometrists tell OT how they protect themselves and their finances 10 min read Practitioner stories
I could not live without… The decision to sell my optometry practice 5 min read Practitioner stories 8
A day in the life of a business owner Still steering the ship after five decades in practice John Fried, owner of six independent practices, talks OT through his day – from breakfast with grandchildren to evenings spent with his wife of 53 years Practitioner stories
World Health Organization survey into the COVID-19 experiences of rehabilitation workers live Health services
World Health Organization survey aims to collect optometrists' experiences of COVID-19 Health services
A day in the life of a business owner “Having longer appointments gives us scope to take things at a slower pace” Sofia Fazal, owner of Wolverhampton’s Bushbury Eyecare, talks OT through her day, from morning breakfast club drop-offs to homemade evening curry 7 min read Practitioner stories
Practice team digest Ensuring wellbeing across the whole practice team 10 min read Business management
“There was an acute emphasis on our teams taking breaks and spending time in nearby green spaces” Health services
Perspectives “A positive working environment is created through happy colleagues and a happy team” Business management
My career advice “Optics lends itself to flexible working” Frances Rus, managing director at Duncan and Todd, and Julie Mosgrove, retail director, on why flexibility is key at the Scottish independent optometry group Career development
Eyes on wellbeing To look after yourself, first look after your finances 5 min read Practitioner stories
How do I… Mentally prepare for retirement? Optometrist Peter Greedy, a personal development and leadership coach, explains why there’s more to retirement planning than succession and financial questions Career development
