January 9th 2015

Watch: What to Do if You Have a Complaint About an Optician

The OCCS have produced several short video guides for consumers to explain how to raise your concerns with your optician. Some of us are worried about making a complaint, and others appreciate guidance on how to ensure their complaint is made constructively.

The short video guides explain what to do initially and also how to contact us if the optician and the practice have not been able to resolve your concerns.

You can also call us if you would like to speak to one of our complaint mediators. 

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…
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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…
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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…
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