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Cataract Awareness Month
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens. They develop gradually, (in early stages there may not be noticeable changes in vision). Symptoms may include, but not limited to, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and halos.
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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…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 -
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…READ MORE -
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…READ MORE -
March 3rd 2023
How Your Data Could Help Thousands of Others
Over the last two years, the OCCS and The Macular Society have collaborated to explore how delivery of diagnosis to patients suffering from AMD can be delivered. Over a course of online seminars, workshops and…READ MORE -
February 10th 2023
World Cancer Day 2023
World Cancer Day was born on the 4 February 2000 at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The Paris Charter aims to promote research, prevent cancer, improve patient services, raise…READ MORE -
February 10th 2023
How to Use Mediation Techniques to Solve Complaints
Jennie Jones is Head of the Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS) and a partner at Nockolds Solicitors, specialising in complaints and medical negligence, pioneering the use of mediation as an alternative form of dispute resolution…READ MORE -
December 14th 2022
Healthy New Years Resolutions to Improve Eye Health
The New Year is fast approaching and with it the chance to embrace new ways of living and implement new healthier habits. New Year’s resolutions have existed for centuries and can be traced to the…READ MORE -
December 14th 2022
Topcom and the OCCS: Delivering Excellence
Throughout the last two years, the OCCS have been working closely with The Macular Society to highlight the key work the charity undertake in highlighting AMD in the UK. In today’s blog...READ MORE