Welcome to the Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS)

The Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) is an independent and free mediation service for consumers (patients) of optical care and the professionals providing that care. The service is funded by the General Optical Council who regulate opticians, optometrists and dispensing opticians.

All opticians and optometry practices will have their own internal complaints procedure to deal with any complaints raised by consumers. Most concerns are normally resolved informally. If a consumer and the optical practice cannot resolve the complaint within the practice, the Optical Consumer Complaints Service is here to help by offering mediation to find a resolution acceptable to both.

The service is provided by Nockolds, meaning that it is completely impartial and therefore each complaint is considered fairly and importantly for everyone involved, efficiently so that you can move on.

Latest Articles

July 2nd 2024

What Optical Professionals Can Learn from the OCCS Annual Report 2023-24

The Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) Annual Report for 2023-24 provides valuable insights that optical professionals can leverage to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction. Here are key takeaways from the report that can inform…
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July 2nd 2024

Trends and Insights from the Latest OCCS Annual Report

The Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) Annual Report for 2023-24 highlights several significant trends that provide valuable insights into the state of the optical sector and consumer experiences over the past year. Here are the…
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June 26th 2024

Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) Annual Report 2023-24 Highlights Growth and Innovation

The Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) has published its Annual Report for 2023-24, revealing a year marked by significant achievements and a continued commitment to excellence in complaint resolution within the optical sector.
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