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Staffordshire search and rescue volunteer is making a noise about hearing loss

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 31 January 2024 Read time: 5 minutes

A Hednesford resident is looking to make a noise about hearing loss and encourage people to get their hearing checked regularly. Dawn Hopley, 56, who is a dedicated volunteer for the Staffordshire Search & Rescue Team (SSART), discovered a new lease of life after years of frustration from experiencing hearing loss.  But thanks to a Read more…
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Why regular eye tests for children are crucial

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 January 2024 Read time: 5 minutes

There is growing evidence that children are experiencing myopia – nearsightedness – in increasing numbers. It has raised concern among scientists who estimate that by 2050 half of the world’s population could be myopic, with a significant prevalence among younger generations. And in the UK alone, astonishingly, more than 1.6 million school-aged children in England Read more…
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Our Bury St Edmunds branch has a new look!

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 26 January 2024 Read time: 2 minutes

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. Patrick, who lives locally, was honoured to be Read more…
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Surprise gift brings festive cheer to local pensioner

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 15 December 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

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 Read more…
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Having fun whilst raising awareness of dementia on Elf Day!

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 13 December 2023 Read time: 1 minute

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. Dementia is one of Read more…
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Loyal customer launches new look Bishop Auckland opticians

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 December 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

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. The newly refitted store features the latest digital eye examination equipment and an additional testing room. Customers can Read more…
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A Guide to Wearing Contact Lenses This Winter

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 30 October 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

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 Read more…
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Clear Vision for Winter Driving: Protecting Your Eyesight

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 October 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

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. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, we have Read more…
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How hearing loss can impact mental health

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 10 October 2023 Read time: 3 minutes

Hearing loss affects 12 million people in the UK, with age related hearing loss being the most common cause. As we get older, our hearing tends to deteriorate due to gradual wear and tear to tiny sensory ‘hair cells’ in the cochlea (hearing organ in the inner ear). Decline in our hearing tends to be Read more…
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Loyal customer launches new look Wem opticians

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 October 2023 Read time: 2 minutes

Our Wem opticians looked to a loyal customer to officially launch its relocated store. Councillor Rosemary Dodd performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new unit on the High Street and received flowers to mark the occasion and in recognition of her loyal custom. The new larger store Read more…
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