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. 

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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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…
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