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Moving Out of Lockdown: What to Expect

As the British government announces its path out of lockdown it is important to understand what to expect when visiting your optician.

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  • September 11th 2023

    National Eye Health Week (NEHW) - The Link between Mental Health and Eye Health

    This month celebrates National Eye Health Week 2023 which looks at ways we can all improve our eye health. The organisers of National Eye Health Week (NEHW) are urging everyone in optics to get behind…
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  • July 27th 2023

    Complaint Focus: Goods & Services

    Recently, the OCCS published our latest insights report which quantifies and reviews all of the work that has been carried out by the OCCS. The Annual Report explores the various complaint types and work that…
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  • July 27th 2023

    The Right to a Refund

    With the cost of living crises affecting many across the country recent reports have been arriving at the OCCS in regards to refunds for spectacles. In today's blog, we outline your consumer rights into whether…
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  • July 5th 2023

    Mediation and the New Normal

    In today’s article, we share our latest report “Mediation and the New Normal” which reflects on the past 12 months - 2022 - 2023. In the report, we detail and offer an overview of the…
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  • July 4th 2023

    Alcohol Awareness Week 2023

    Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 3-9 July and is a UK-wide campaign that is organised by Alcohol Change UK which  raises awareness about the potentially damaging effects of drinking too much. In this article, we…
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  • June 12th 2023

    Managing Stress When it Occurs

    Saturday witnessed Global Wellness Day which was founded in 2012 and was the first global campaign to look at the overall concept of wellness. A big focus of the day looks into how we can…
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  • June 12th 2023

    Registration with the GOC - Why is it Important?

    Today’s article is a result of the ongoing support and collaboration between the OCCS and the GOC where we have assisted in attempting to demystify the FtP process and share learnings from some of the…
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  • May 31st 2023

    Mytopia Guide

    In today's article we share the Mytopia Management Guide created by OT. It is estimated that 1 in 3 people in the UK suffer from Mytopia. Commonly referred to as "Short-sightedness" the condition can cause…
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  • May 2nd 2023

    Mental Health Week 2023

    The 15th - 21st of May is Mental Health Week 2023. The week provides a safe space for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and find out how we can create a…
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  • May 2nd 2023

    How Nockolds and OCCS Helped a Regulator to Achieve the Most Challenging KPI

    The 2021/22 annual performance of the General Optical Council (GOC) by the Professional Services Authority (PSA) reveals that the GOC has now become only the third healthcare regulator to pass all 18 standards of good…
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  • April 3rd 2023

    Managing Stress When It Occurs

    You do not need to suffer alone with stress at work, we share a few ideas that you can try to help you manage: Understand more about stress. Recognising the signs of stress and learning…
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  • April 3rd 2023

    Healthy Eyes for World Health Month

    Need you know that World Health Day is celebrated in April? Held on the 7th of April each year, it is the term for an annual day dedicated to promoting the benefits of good health…
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