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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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October 2nd 2023
The Dangers of Decorative Contact Lenses at Halloween
Halloween is synonymous with costumes, makeup, and accessories that transform us into fantastical characters, allowing us to embody something (or someone) entirely different for a night. One such accessory that has grown in popularity over…READ MORE -
September 11th 2023
What to Consider if You Purchase Spectacles Online
Recent reports coming to the OCCS have shown an increase in complaints from those purchasing glasses online from unregistered suppliers on the Web. It is understood that this trend in consumers purchasing online can be…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE