October 13th 2017

OCCS Articles in Optometry Today

What I Have Learned

Optical Consumer Complaints Society head, Jennie Jones, shares her customer service insight with OT

The workload of the Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) has increased by 45% in the past year. OT talks with Jennie Jones about the activity seen at the OCCS and common themes in its caseload.

The Workshop: Dealing with a Complaint

OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month we look at dealing with customer complaints in practice.

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…

April 1st 2025

Return of the Tested Patient/External Prescription Dispense – What to Do

In these tough economic times, it is not surprising more people are looking to save costs on all purchases, including optical care. Consumers have many reasons to take their prescription elsewhere, whether this be choice…