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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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Don’t suffer in silence – how hearing aids can combat loneliness

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 3 June 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

Hearing loss is something most of us will experience as we age due to natural wear and tear. It doesn’t happen overnight – it’s a gradual process that often goes unnoticed by the person experiencing it. Frequently, it’s family members or friends who first spot the signs. Common signs include turning up the television volume Read more…
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All eyes on relaunched Sheldon opticians

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 15 May 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Sheldon opticians looked to a loyal customer to officially launch its relocated store. Sally Briscoe performed the honours at Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care, which has moved to a new, larger unit on Coventry Road. She received a gift to mark the occasion and in recognition of her loyal custom. The new larger store Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Rugeley resident

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 9 May 2025 Read time: 3 minutes

A Rugeley resident has been recognised for her decades of community service with a prestigious award. Pauline Holmes, 81, has been awarded Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award and was presented with a luxury afternoon tea hamper by the Rugeley branch team on Upper Brook Street. Devoted local volunteer Pauline has been nominated Read more…
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Tips for healthy vision in the digital age

Author: Champions Date: 9 May 2025 Read time: 4 minutes

Our eyes are the window to our health. That’s why prioritising the health of our eyes should be part of our everyday routine for our long term wellbeing. Some of the better known conditions include dry eyes, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. Today, we’re also seeing unprecedented rates of digital eye strain due to Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Handsworth Wood neighbourhood gem

Karanveer Sohal

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

A Handsworth Wood resident has been recognised for her decades of community service with a prestigious award. Adeline Lam-Kee, 79, has been awarded Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award and was presented with a luxury afternoon tea hamper by the Corporation Street branch team. Adeline was nominated for the award in recognition of Read more…
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Working from home and digital eye strain

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 30 April 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

Working from home is fast becoming a popular choice with employers and employees alike. With our increased reliance on computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones it’s important to understand how these devices are effecting our eyes and what we can do to avoid digital eye strain. When working from home, we don’t tend to take as Read more…
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