23 March 2026

To mark this year’s World Optometry Day (23 March), Specsavers is shining a light on how its incredible optometrists are providing access to care across the globe. In the UK, optometrists play a key role in supporting Specsavers homelessness programme. They are helping people experience

10 March 2026

As World Glaucoma Week (8–14 March) shines a light on one of the fastest‑growing threats to sight, leading clinicians are calling for urgent action to address what some are describing as a looming ‘tsunami of glaucoma’ in England.

9 March 2026

With multiple CPD sessions, recruitment and partnership opportunities for those seeking new Optom and Dispensing Optician roles and main stage presentations there was plenty to learn, share and celebrate.

6 March 2026

Specsavers and medical technology company Cascader announce a partnership to harness AI in optometry as a tool for clinicians.

24 February 2026

Specsavers hosted a powerful breakout session at this year’s Care Closer to Home Conference, bringing together leaders from primary care to challenge current system design and make the case for a truly integrated, community based model of care.

18 February 2026

A VISIT by Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, to Lens Online and International Glazing Services (IGS) as part of National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February) has showcased the important role an apprenticeship can play in ongoing career development.

12 February 2026

When Jessica Firrell finished sixth form, she wasn’t sure what came next. With no clear subject interests and only just passing business and media, university didn’t feel like the right fit. Instead, she turned to apprenticeships, hoping to find something more hands-on and fulfilling.

11 February 2026

Specsavers is launching its first ever graduate development programme for recently qualified audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.

11 February 2026

Stephanie Whittall’s journey with Specsavers began over eight years ago on the optical shopfloor. But it was her curiosity about the hearing side of the business that sparked a new direction.