July 5th 2017

OCCS in the Press – Optician Online

View from FODO: This new guidance moves us forward
Read more hereThe OCCS is mentioned in Optician Online regarding the rare occasions when trust breaks down between patient and clinician or provider.

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…