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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.

Finding the right pair of glasses isn't just about choosing frames you fancy in the moment. It's about understanding what truly complements your unique features.

Hearing loss often develops gradually, making it easy to miss the early warning signs. Many people don't realise they're struggling until friends or family point it out. Recognising the symptoms early can help you seek support sooner and maintain your quality of life.

Theresa Richards, regional manager at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, has been awarded the company's most prestigious honour, the Sasha Georgevic Award, in recognition of her remarkable 41-year career with the business.

A Westbourne volunteer has been recognised for his extraordinary decades of charitable service with a special award.

Did you know that diabetes is one of the main causes of preventable sight loss in the UK? It's a sobering statistic that underscores just how important regular eye examinations are – not only for maintaining good vision but also for detecting early signs of diabetes before serious complications develop.

If you wear hearing aids, you'll know just how important they are to your daily life. These sophisticated devices help you stay connected with the world around you, but like any piece of technology, they need proper care to function at their best. That’s why cleaning hearing aids correctly is essential for maintaining both performance and longevity.

For many individuals, driving represents freedom, independence and quality of life. It provides access to employment, healthcare, social connection and leisure activities. However, safe driving relies heavily on visual performance. Optometrists, as eye care professionals, are in a unique position to advise, identify risks and recommend solutions that support both clear vision and road safety.

For many people, driving represents independence and quality of life. It enables mobility, employment, and social connection. However, safe driving depends heavily on vision. As eye care professionals, optometrists are uniquely positioned to educate patients, identify risks, and recommend solutions that preserve and possibly enhance and improve both vision and road safety.

Over half the UK population aged 55 or more have hearing loss and this increases to 80% for people 70 years and over¹, yet it remains one of the most difficult health topics to discuss with family and friends.