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Erdington couple who fostered 80 children over 22 years honoured by High Street opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 31 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

An Erdington married couple who have fostered around 80 children over the past 22 years have had their unwavering kindness recognised with a special community award. Javaid and Samina Iqbal are the latest recipients of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. They were presented with the honour by the company’s Erdington branch team Read more…
Erdington couple who fostered 80 children over 22 years honoured by High Street opticians
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Local pensioner steps into the spotlight to officially open new opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 26 March 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A Waterlooville opticians invited one of its most loyal customers to officially open its newly relocated store. Sandra, 83, who has lived in Waterlooville her whole life and has relied on Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for her hearing care for many years, cut the ribbon at the larger unit on The Precinct (The Boulevard), 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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Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care Challenges Communities to Turn Up Their World

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 2 March 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care is marking World Hearing Day (3rd March) with the launch of its ‘Turn Up Your World’ campaign, encouraging the nation to take a closer look at hearing health and rediscover what they might be missing. With around 1 in 6 people in the UK experiencing age-related hearing loss[1], Scrivens recognises 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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Community food champion honoured by Lymington optician

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 16 February 2026 Read time: 3 minutes

A dedicated local volunteer who transforms surplus food into meals for families in need has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness and unwavering community support with a special award. Jane Overall is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Fleetwood community gem

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 9 February 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Fleetwood resident has been recognised for her daily acts of kindness with a special award. Joan Houston, 83, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. She was presented with the honour by the company’s Fleetwood branch team on Lord Street, along with a bouquet of flowers. A loyal Read more…
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Award-Winning Penzance Opticians to Host Charity Cake Sale

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 27 January 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

Staff at Bradleys Opticians are celebrating a double achievement with a charity cake sale in aid of Alzheimer’s Society. The Market Jew Street practice has recently been named Branch of the Year for the South West within the Scrivens group and achieved Dementia Friends status for all staff members. Branch manager Mark Hounsell said: “We Read more…
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