October 23rd 2014

OCCS Meeting with Optical Professionals at National Optical Conference

Jennie Jones, Fiona Spinks and Richard Edwards of the OCCS are attending the National Optical Conference, today in Birmingham to meet with optical professionals. In addition to attending the conference presentations on the future of optics and the role of opticians as primary health care providers, the team are inviting practitioners to come and discuss the industry’s, and their own approach to consumer complaints. By engaging with optometrists and dispensing opticians, the service can share insight  into complaints handling by practices and give advice on resolving complaints. The team are also happy to explain the mediation process used by the OCCS which in over 96% of complaints concluded has helped the consumer and practitioner to find an agreeable resolution.

If you are attending the NOC and would like to speak to OCCS, please visit us at stand 24 or contact Jennie at jennie.jones@opticalcomplaints.co.uk.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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