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Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 May 2026 Read time: 4 minutes

A routine eye test proved to be a life-changing moment for Alfreton resident Hannah Mockler. The 33-year-old keen crocheter and gamer was used to wearing prescription glasses for reading only, but a sudden change in her vision prompted Hannah to seek an eye test at her local Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care. In the lead-up Read more…
Routine eye test saves Alfreton woman’s sight and leads to MS diagnosis
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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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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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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…
Community food champion honoured by Lymington optician
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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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Branch of the Year opticians unveils new look following makeover

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 13 January 2026 Read time: 2 minutes

A Witney opticians has celebrated a double success after being crowned Branch of the Year and completing a major refurbishment to better serve the local community. The Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care team on High Street has transformed their branch with a stylish new look and enhanced facilities, just weeks after triumphing over branches across Read more…
Branch of the Year opticians unveils new look following makeover
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Scrivens regional manager wins award for 41 years’ service

Karanveer Sohal

Author: Karanveer Sohal Date: 5 December 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

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. The award was presented at the Birmingham-based family firm’s Managers Conference, where Theresa was recognised for her exceptional journey from a 17-year-old receptionist Read more…
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Community Hero honours for Westbourne volunteer champion

Adam Townsley

Author: Adam Townsley Date: 5 December 2025 Read time: 2 minutes

A Westbourne volunteer has been recognised for his extraordinary decades of charitable service with a special award. Paul Yates, 61, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s Community Hero Award. He was presented with the honour by the company’s Westbourne branch team on Poole Road, along with a luxury afternoon tea hamper. Read more…
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