Specsavers began 40 years ago with the vision of two optometrists, Doug and Mary Perkins, who set out to provide best-value eyecare to everybody. Their passion for optometry has led Specsavers to become the largest privately-owned optical group in the world, delivering high-quality, affordable optical and hearing care in 11 countries. And it continues to shape the lives and experience of around 41,000 colleagues who are developing their careers with us across the globe.
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From ‘damp squid’ to ‘escape goat’, we’ve teamed with Gyles Brandreth to help banish the misheard sayings that are plaguing our nation’s conversations. Together we can put an end to mishearing and make sure every conversation is heard, as intended 🦑🐐
We’re excited to invite you to our CPD Masterclass in Swansea on Monday 23rd September 📆 Earn 3 CPD points and gain practical experience in getting the most from CPD sessions. This is a great opportunity to network with your peers and prepare for the next CPD cycle. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! #Optometry #CPDEvent #ProfessionalGrowth #CLO #DO #clinical
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We’re excited to invite you to our CPD session “Masterclass in CPD Facilitation” in Chester on Monday 16th September 📆 Earn 3 CPD points and gain practical experience in getting the most from CPD sessions. This is a great opportunity to network with your peers and prepare for the next CPD cycle. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today 👇 #Optometry #CPDEvent #ProfessionalGrowth
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Everyone hears differently and hearing health is everyone’s business. We’re looking forward to joining the conversation about the future of hearing care services. #hearinghealth #hearingcare #audiology
EVERYONE IN AUDIOLOGY CAN BE PART OF THE SOLUTION! Join the second face-to-face discussion on the Specsavers 'Time to Talk About Hearing' report. BSHAA Members and guests are warmly invited to the BSHAA Belfast Roadshow and to ensure cost is not a barrier, registration is completely free! Whether you're working in the audiology sector, or studying this is YOUR chance to contribute to the conversation on the future of patient services in hearing care across the UK. Share YOUR solutions before the report is presented to Parliament in November. READ THE 'IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT HEARING' REPORT HERE: https://lnkd.in/e4694Fgs Register for BSHAA's Belfast Roadshow here: https://lnkd.in/eqFgGu5h Thanks to Audiology World News for informing their readership of this important opportunity - https://lnkd.in/evQvZD_f #BSHAA #BSHAAMembers #AudPeeps #Audiology #PatientCare
Our Bristol Merchant Street store was the first to trial an out-of-hours homeless clinic that we're now piloting across 44 locations 🤝 Find out more about our clinics below from Optometrist Director, Sarah McGowan and Optical Assistant, Karin Ferrandi 👇
'This is a landmark moment,' says Kirsteen Newman, senior manager for dispensing and accredited training at Specsavers. Kirsteen chaired the trailblazer group that played a key role in developing the new dispensing optician apprenticeship, and stated that it opens up dispensing optician careers to more people, helping meet the profession’s workforce challenge, which will benefit patients 👏
ABDO has received approval from the General Optical Council (GOC) to begin delivering its Level 6 Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship from September 2024.
Why Siv Skovgaard is Studying to Become an Optometrist Life is a continuous journey, and it's never too late to pursue your dreams. Siv’s career started at Specsavers / Louis Nielsen, where she began as a retail assistant. Today, she's on her way to becoming an optometrist, blending her passion for eye care with her commitment to helping people. 👓✨ “Siv is incredibly dedicated and a quick learner, always eager to acquire new knowledge. I have no doubt she will excel in her career as an optometrist.” – Michael Skov, Retail Partner, Louis Nielsen 💚 #OptometryJourney #CareerGrowth #Inspiration #Specsavers #LouisNielsen #LifeAtSpecsavers #GreatPlaceToWork
It's crucial that music lovers protect their hearing 👂 Repeated exposure to high decibel levels can lead to permanent damage, such as sound-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. We're proud to work in partnership with the Night Time Industries Association and see the launch of this charter. #hearingcare #hearinghealth #tinnitus #hearingprotection #audiology
New NTIA Listen for Life Charter Launches to Safeguard Workforce and Consumer Hearing ‘Over half of gig goers and over 90% of workers say they think loud music has damaged their hearing’ Half (50%) of regular gig goers think that loud music has damaged their hearing, a figure that climbs to an astonishing 92% for those who work in venues, a new poll reveals. It comes as a new Night Time Economy Charter launches to help music venues better look after the hearing health of colleagues and customers. The charter, developed by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), the trade body which represents the UK’s clubs, bars and pubs, is only one element of the NTIA’s Listen For Life Campaign. This campaign was launched last October to raise awareness and advocate on the importance of hearing protection, and to advise and provide resources to achieve safer listening environments. The charter sets out a 10-point-plan for businesses, which is in accordance with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Standard on Safe Listening Venues and Events. It includes supplying employees with hearing protection, raising awareness of hearing health, and creating quiet zones designed to give people a break when they need one. Partnering with Specsavers, the NTIA has launched this charter as part of a new report called ‘It’s time to talk about hearing’, saying it’s worrying how common hearing loss and tinnitus are for those working in the night time industries. https://buff.ly/4cGgxlX
It's officially International Self Care Day, a day which serves as a reminder to prioritise self-care and recognise its benefits 💆♀️ At Specsavers, we see self care as doing something that works for you, in a way that makes sense to supporting your own health and happiness. For some that could mean going for a run and for others, it could mean getting some life admin ticked off ✅ Taking care of yourself helps you to be your best! As the adage goes…you must always put on your own oxygen mask before helping others. If you aren’t sure where to get started with self care, check out our tips below and comment to let us know what your top self care tip is 👇 #SelfCare #InternationalSelfCareDay
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This Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’re celebrating an emotional reunion. David, a chordoma patient, was put back in touch with the optician who started his life-saving journey thanks to the remarkable efforts of the BBC 🧡 After experiencing double vision in January 2020, David visited his local Specsavers for an eye exam and was urged to visit A&E the same day for further investigation. With the quick action and diligence of his optician, doctors discovered a 23mm tumour near David’s cranial nerve, and his treatment started quickly. David’s story is a reminder of the important role that healthcare professionals play in the diagnostic journey of primary bone cancer patients, and we are committed to working with opticians to raise awareness of the red-flag symptoms so that more patients survive and thrive. Watch the heartwarming BBC clip by visiting: https://ow.ly/O3zE50SHr9I #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #EveryPatientMatters #Awareness #UntilTheresACure