Name: Scrivens Opticians and Hearing
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Scrivens sees support for Alzheimer’s Society grow

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 26 February 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

We have raised £20,281 for our charity of the year Alzheimer’s Society to bring the total to nearly £85,000. The partnership which started in 2015 will continue in 2019 with our network of 180 branches keen to carry on raising awareness of the disease and increasing funds for the cause. In the last 12 months Read more…

Scrivens sees support for Alzheimer’s Society grow

Love your hearing

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 11 February 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

We’re issuing a Valentine’s Day plea to encourage people to have their hearing checked or risk losing out on the sounds they love. A poll* we ran last year found our favourite top five sounds were waves crashing on rocks, a crackling fire, birds singing, rain hitting a window pane, and babies laughing. Did you Read more…

Reaching out in Tinnitus Week

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 4 February 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

‘You’re not alone’ is the message for Tinnitus Week (4-10 February) to help those with the condition feel less isolated. There is no cure for tinnitus, which affects one in ten adults, and is often described as buzzing or ringing in the ears. The British Tinnitus Association, which offers advice and support, organises the week Read more…

Eye up our facts about contact lenses

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 29 January 2019 Read time: 3 minutes

If you need to correct your vision and have set your sights on a new look that gives you greater flexibility and freedom, contact lenses are a great option. Here are seven facts which may sway you to make the switch. 1. Anyone can wear contact lenses Advances in technology mean contact lenses are now Read more…

Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

Few people look forward to winter motoring when testing conditions like icy roads or driving snow make journeys difficult and test skills behind the wheel. Drivers know it’s the season to take extra care and precautions to ensure that they and their vehicles are up to the challenge. To play it safe this winter it’s Read more…

Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 January 2019 Read time: 2 minutes

It’s that time of year when many of us make resolutions to improve our health, both physically and mentally. Taking action to improve our hearing may not be high on the list, but it certainly makes a difference when it comes to our wellbeing. New research has underlined the importance of treating hearing loss in Read more…

Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 14 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

The promise of a Christmas break from school fills many children with excitement and good cheer and who could blame them. It’s a chance to have fun away from studies, homework and exam pressures. But what if it was also good for their eyesight too? Some believe the longer we spend in education the more Read more…

Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

Loyal Customers Launch Peterborough Opticians

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 7 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Loyal customers Eric and Sue Hooper were the focus of attention when they were chosen to officially open our new Peterborough branch. The retired local couple performed the honours at Westgate Optical, Westgate, and were presented with flowers and gift vouchers as a thank you. The former Westgate Optical branch has relocated from its long-time Read more…

Loyal Customers Launch Peterborough Opticians

Seeing the way to safer driving

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 December 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Winter driving can be testing, from steering your way through icy conditions to tackling the challenges of fading light and shorter days. Indeed today, 5th December, is said to be statistically the most dangerous, judging from motor insurance claims for accidents. It makes sense to take extra care on the roads during the winter months, Read more…

Don’t let hearing loss be a party pooper

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 26 November 2018 Read time: 2 minutes

Christmas is coming, a great time for ramping up the social whirl and joining in celebrations with family and friends. Whether it’s the appeal of turkey and trees, gifts galore, Christmas carols or a heady mix of mulled wine and mince pies, the festive season evokes and creates so many memories. Enjoying the party spirit Read more…

Don’t let hearing loss be a party pooper

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Scrivens sees support for Alzheimer’s Society grow

Love your hearing

Reaching out in Tinnitus Week

Eye up our facts about contact lenses

Play it safe this winter and check your vision

Treating hearing loss aids fight against depression

Giving children’s eyes a break this Christmas

Loyal Customers Launch Peterborough Opticians

Seeing the way to safer driving

Don’t let hearing loss be a party pooper