May 18th 2015

First Year Success at the Optical Consumer Complaints Service

Following release of the 2014-15 report at the General Optical Council meeting on 13. May 2015, the OCCS are proud to share details of the complaints resolution activity in 2014-15.

As reported in Optometry Today Positive performance from the OCCS, the OCCS has resolved over 98% of enquiries received, and helped over 600 consumers and practitioners to find a resolution to a consumer complaint.

For full details please see our publication “Customer Care at the heart of Optics
August 18th 2025

Meet the Team - Louisa Coulson

Louisa joined the OCCS in September 2023 as the Mediation Services Apprentice. She works in mediation support helping both clients and practices with their initial enquiries and assisting them through the first stage of the…
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August 18th 2025

National Wellness Month - Healthy Habits for Good Eye Health

The OCCS share some good tips to take care of your eye health: Balance Diet A balanced diet rich in certain nutrients is vital for maintaining good eye health. Ensure to include vitamins A, C, and E,…
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July 15th 2025

OCCS Summer Newsletter - Including the Latest Trends in Complaints

Welcome to the summer newsletter for the Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS). Here we share the highlights from our 2024-25 annual report, plus the details of a case we mediated in which started with a…
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