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SightCare Group @SightCareGroup

We support the future of independent opticians and exist to grow our member practices through business & networking services to stay competitive and profitable.

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SightCare Group@SightCareGroup
24 Jun 2020
Share your love for independents - our new campaign to show the work of independent opticians and optometrists #loveyoureyeslovelocal
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With over 45 years of service to the Littleover community, Richard Petrie Optometrists represents a remarkable legacy of consistent excellence, deep local roots, and multi-generational patient relationships. See what their key priorities are: buff.ly/OhnplBF
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What a great window display from the winners of the SightCare Environmental Practice of the Year AWard, S G Eyecare. We love seeing your window displays - do share them in the comments!
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Are you heading to Optometry Tomorrow on 15 June? Our very own Cindy Scott will be there all day — come find her for a chat! She'd love to see you.
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Our Membership Manager Cindy had a wonderful time at the East Yorkshire & North & North East Lincolnshire LOC CPD event last week, and enjoyed meeting so many wonderful eye care professionals.
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Want to keep up with our latest news? Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter today! buff.ly/1mqG3XA
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If you would like to access discounts that you can’t achieve alone as an independent practice, then the SightCare (SPECS) Buying Group is for you. Get in touch with our team to learn more: buff.ly/QCr3O1I
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In practice, a well-hosted placement delivers real benefits: to the student, to your team, and to the profession as a whole. Head over to our blog to read more: buff.ly/20UJ2ip
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Our members are at the heart of everything we do here at SightCare. What key takeaways have you implemented from the conference so far?
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Looking for fresh, practical ideas you can actually use in your practice? This free guide has been created specifically for independent opticians, sharing simple, creative ways to engage patients and stand out locally: buff.ly/mgp0wfi
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VisionCare Development sets a benchmark for specialist clinical expertise in neuro-developmental vision. Learn more about what they do over on our blog: buff.ly/OxpUCi9
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This four-week online course with SightCare trainer Peter Greedy provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of optics and builds the knowledge needed to handle customer enquiries confidently: buff.ly/9pQXlIO
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If you are heading to Optometry Tomorrow, keep an eye out for Cindy Scott, SightCare’s Membership Manager for the North. Cindy will be there throughout the day and would love to catch up with members - so please do stop and say hello if you see her
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If you were unable to join our recent cyber security webinar, you can now catch up with the recording. 👉 Watch the recording via our member portal.
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At SightCare Live last month, we were delighted to give @ChectUK a platform to raise awareness of retinoblastoma — a rare eye cancer affecting children. Read more: buff.ly/I75CdOR
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The Optician reporter Simon Jones said,"Independent optometry is a topic that’s never too far from my mind, but Optician’s reporting from the recent SightCare conference gave me some cause to think about its future." Have a read of his thoughts: buff.ly/Ii2xku6
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Seeing members and suppliers come together like this is a reminder that SightCare is more than a membership organisation. It's a community that genuinely enjoys being together. We are looking forward to our next event already!
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An optometrist and glasses-maker has become the latest subject for the world-renowned artist, David Hockney: buff.ly/1NqXfzJ
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Black tie. Big wins. Even bigger smiles. 🖤✨ The SightCare Awards 2026 was one of those nights that reminds you why you do what you do. Independent optical practices from all over the UK, celebrating excellence in patient care, innovation and community impact - in style.
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Annual figures released by @chectuk reveal the key role optometrists can play in the early diagnosis of the rare eye cancer retinoblastoma (Rb): buff.ly/4Scjyk2
This infographic from the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) shows urgent referral rates among healthcare professionals who saw a child later diagnosed with retinoblastoma in 2025. Healthcare ProfessionalUrgent Referral RateOptometrist81%A&E67%GP34% A few key takeaways: Optometrists had the highest rate of urgent referral, correctly escalating 4 in 5 cases. A&E departments also performed relatively well, urgently referring two-thirds of children. GPs had the lowest rate, urgently referring only around 1 in 3 children — suggesting a significant gap in recognition or response at the primary care level. The data is based on 39 children diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) during 2025, sourced from CHECT's records. The disparity between GPs and other professionals likely reflects differences in training, access to eye examination equipment, and familiarity with the condition's warning signs (such as leucocoria — white pupil reflex).

ALT This infographic from the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) shows urgent referral rates among healthcare professionals who saw a child later diagnosed with retinoblastoma in 2025. Healthcare ProfessionalUrgent Referral RateOptometrist81%A&E67%GP34% A few key takeaways: Optometrists had the highest rate of urgent referral, correctly escalating 4 in 5 cases. A&E departments also performed relatively well, urgently referring two-thirds of children. GPs had the lowest rate, urgently referring only around 1 in 3 children — suggesting a significant gap in recognition or response at the primary care level. The data is based on 39 children diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) during 2025, sourced from CHECT's records. The disparity between GPs and other professionals likely reflects differences in training, access to eye examination equipment, and familiarity with the condition's warning signs (such as leucocoria — white pupil reflex).
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Designed for optical assistants and support staff new to optics, this four-week online course provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of optics and builds the knowledge needed to handle customer enquiries confidently: buff.ly/JDejZOV
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