June 2nd 2014

“Impressed” & “Highly recommended”…Some of the Feedback on OCCS

Since 1 April 2014, the Optical Consumer Complaints Service has been requesting feedback from consumers and optical professional.

Jennie Jones heads the service and commented: “The aim is to mediate a quick and fair resolution and I am pleased to hear that those coming to the service are impressed and feel we have helped. I am proud to hear that those using the service are ‘very satisfied’ and appreciate our quick communication by email and phone“.

May 1st 2025

Dementia Action Week 19-25 May - Opticians Evolution for an Increasing Ageing Population

Following on from Dementia Action Week by Alzheimer’s society the OCCS have looked at how the Optical Sector are looking to address the increasing aged-population’s access to optical services, without impacting the level of service…

April 1st 2025

Paul Chapman-Hatchett has joined the OCCS as our New Clinical Advisor Following the Retirement of Richard Edwards

Paul founded a domiciliary optical practice based in the South East of England in 1995, which grew into a nationwide chain of franchised domiciliary practices. As CEO, Paul used his professional and personal skills to…

April 1st 2025

Taking My Prescription Elsewhere – What to Know

Once we have had our sight test and recommended to update those spectacles, what do we do? Do we stick with the testing optician or do we twist to an alternative, whether that be price…