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Getting Your Child School-Ready – What to Expect from a Children’s Eye Test

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 11 August 2025 Read time: 6 minutes

As the new school year approaches, parents are busy checking off their back-to-school to-do lists. New uniforms, fresh stationery and shoes are all common priorities. However, there’s one crucial item that often gets overlooked – ensuring your child’s vision is ready for the classroom ahead. At Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, with more than 85 Read more…
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All eyes on former Mayor and Mayoress who relaunch Walthamstow opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 8 August 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Walthamstow opticians looked to a local couple to officially launch its relocated store. Robert, 80, and Wenda Belam, 78, have been customers of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care for 40 years and they were asked to perform the honours at the new unit in 17&Central shopping centre on Selborne Road. The couple received a Read more…
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Why UV Protection for Children’s Eyes Matters

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 6 August 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

We’re quick to protect our children’s skin from the sun with suncream and hats – but what about their eyes? Children’s sunglasses with UV protection aren’t just accessories; they’re a must-have to protect their eyes for years to come.   Young eyes need extra protection Children’s eyes are more vulnerable to UV damage than adults’. Read more…
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Heanor five-year-old wins £100 for school library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 17 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative five-year-old from Heanor is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design a book cover with a Community Hero theme, in which she celebrated her class teachers. Isobel Colson-Walters, a reception pupil at Howitt Primary Community School in Heanor, won a £100 book voucher for her school library. She also received a collection Read more…
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Bolton youngster has eyes on the prize for school library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative seven-year-old from Bolton is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design a book cover with a Community Hero theme, in which she celebrated her class teachers. Harper Henderson-Cause, a year two pupil at Harwood Meadows Primary School in Bolton, won a £100 book voucher for her school library. She also received a collection Read more…
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Salvation Army volunteer receives community hero award after decade of Saturday service

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 July 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

A dedicated Winton pensioner who has spent the past 10 years volunteering every Saturday for the Salvation Army has been honoured with a prestigious community award. Diane Harrison, 84, has received Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award for July, recognising her selfless commitment to helping others in her local community. The monthly award Read more…
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Shirley youngster has eyes on the prize for school library

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 14 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A creative seven-year-old from Shirley, Solihull, is celebrating after winning a charity competition to design a book cover with a Community Hero theme, in which he celebrated those in the armed forces. In the national competition organised by Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, Cillian won a £100 book voucher for his school library, a collection Read more…
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Scrivens welcomes NHS 10 year health plan’s focus on community-based Optical and Audiology services

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 10 July 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

Revolutionary changes to optical and hearing care access as government prioritises patient choice and self-referral The NHS 10 Year Health Plan promises transformative changes for optical and audiology services, with a particular focus on empowering patients with greater choice and control over their eye and hearing care. Looking after people’ health within a community setting, Read more…
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The Scrivens Holiday Checklist: Your must-haves for a stress-free Summer

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 1 July 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

Getting ready for a summer getaway? At Scrivens, we know there’s more to travel prep than just packing your suitcase. That’s why we’ve created the Scrivens Holiday Checklist – a simple guide to help you enjoy your holiday with crystal-clear vision and confident hearing. Book your pre-trip check-up Before you jet off, pop into your Read more…
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Community honours for dynamic duo

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 19 June 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Chapel-en-le-Frith husband and wife team has been officially recognised for their many years of voluntary service. Betty and Tony Moll, who have been customers of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care on Market Street since 2009, have received the company’s prestigious Community Hero Award for June. The pair were nominated by branch manager Helen Bamforth, Read more…
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