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A pensioner stepped into the spotlight when she was chosen to officially open the new relocated branch in Blackpool.

Self-referral is a direct route to NHS adult hearing services in the local community. In many areas, you no longer need to be make an appointment with your GP to be referred for a hearing assessment on your local high street.

A Hednesford resident is looking to make a noise about hearing loss and encourage people to get their hearing checked regularly.

There is growing evidence that children are experiencing myopia – nearsightedness – in increasing numbers.

It’s such a problem that it’s causing alarm among scientists who estimate that by 2050 half of the world’s population could be myopic, with a significant prevalence among younger generations.

Our Bury St Edmunds branch has officially launch its refurbished store and we invited our loyal customer Patrick Chung to perform the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Abbeygate Street, where he received a gift to mark the occasion and to recognise his loyal custom.

Christmas has come early for a Wolverhampton pensioner who was presented with a festive surprise as appreciation for her positive outlook on life.

Pat Smith, aged 79, who lives in Codsall, has spent her life caring for others.  She has been a customer for 40 years at our Stafford Road, Oxley branch and we felt it was time to turn the tables and present her with a hamper full of festive goodies, for her dedication to the care of others.

This year, once again, a number of Scrivens Branches participated in taking part in Alzheimer’s Society Christmas Fundraiser – ELF DAY!

This was a fantastic opportunity for us to get in the festive spirit and raise awareness of the link between hearing loss and dementia whilst raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society.

Our Bishop Auckland branch on Cockton Hill, officially launch its refurbished store and invited a loyal customer, Dorothy Wackett  to perform the honours, where she received flowers to mark the occasion and in recognition of her loyal custom.

Contact lens wearers in particular, will face multiple challenges during the colder weather due to lower levels of humidity and a reduction in daylight hours, subsequently resulting in eye strain, discomfort and potential eye infections. In addition to this, central heating and fireplaces can make matters worse, however there are measures you can take to avoid such issues:

Shorter daylight hours, icy roads and limited visibility can make winter driving feel both challenging and unsafe.

While many drivers take precautions by equipping their vehicles with de-icer and an ice scraper, one important aspect that is often overlooked is the impact of winter weather on eyesight.