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People taking action on their hearing health earlier than ever

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 May 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is launching its ‘Hear Today, Think Tomorrow’ campaign backed by a decade of customer data revealing that younger people are now seeking hearing care in record numbers. The campaign is part of the company’s Dementia Action Week activity (18-24 May 2026) in partnership with its chosen charity, Alzheimer’s Society.  Its Read more…
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Common Vision Changes and How to Spot Them

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 1 May 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Our eyesight is something many of us take for granted – until something changes. Vision can change so gradually that we barely notice them at first. You might find yourself squinting at your phone, struggling to read a menu in a dimly lit restaurant, or rubbing your eyes after a long day at your desk. Read more…
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Eye and Ear Health While Working From Home

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 24 April 2026 Read time: 7 minutes

For millions of us, our working week now includes time working from home and for many this can be full time. No commute, your own kitchen and the freedom to wear whatever you like from the waist down – there’s a lot to love. But it’s not without its downsides – there’s the toll that Read more…
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Don’t Let Hay Fever Blur Your Summer: Your Essential Eye Care Guide

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 April 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

As we awaken from the grey, drabness of winter to the beautiful rainbow of colour that spring presents, for some of us this also means red, itchy and streaming eyes. For millions of hay fever sufferers in the UK, this is an all too familiar reality. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with over 85 Read more…
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The Sounds That Make Life Rich: Hearing Loss Symptoms to Watch For

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 6 March 2026 Read time: 6 minutes

Why Hearing Health Matters More Than We Realise We often take our hearing for granted. For most of us, it has always simply been a part of how we experience the world, connect with the people we love and enjoy the everyday moments that make life meaningful. It is often only when hearing loss symptoms Read more…
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5 Signs Life Could be Richer – Early Signs of Hearing Loss in Adults

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 March 2026 Read time: 6 minutes

Most of us do not wake up one morning and think, my hearing has changed. The early signs of hearing loss in adults rarely appear suddenly. Instead, the early signs of hearing loss in adults tend to creep in quietly. A word missed here. A conversation that needed repeating there. Small things easily explained away. Read more…
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Your First Hearing Aid – What to Expect

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 25 February 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

Most people put off getting hearing aids for years. Not because they don’t need one, but because accepting their hearing loss and having to wear hearing aids can feel harder than just living with it. Getting your first hearing aid is a significant step towards better hearing and improved quality of life. If you’ve recently Read more…
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Common Eye Myths Debunked

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 19 February 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

We’ve all heard them – those age-old pieces of advice about eye health that get passed down through generations. “Reading in dim light will ruin your eyes.” or “Eating carrots will help you see in the dark” But how many of these old wives’ tales are true? At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with more Read more…
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The Overlooked Link Between Hearing Loss and Mental Health

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 January 2026 Read time: 5 minutes

When we think about hearing loss, we often focus on the physical aspects of not being able to hear clearly. But there’s a deeper, less visible impact that many people don’t realise – the profound effect hearing loss can have on mental health and emotional wellbeing. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with more than Read more…
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Eye Care & Style on a Budget

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 January 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

The start of a new year is full of hope and resolutions. But it’s also a time where we experience a financial ‘hangover’ after maxing out on the festive season. Although we may be looking for ways to cut costs, our eye health should not be compromised. The good news is that looking after your Read more…
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