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It's #stressawarenessmonth and our #FridayFactSheet is our "boosting" resource which has tips on how to take care of your mental wellbeing with advice not to isolate yourself, to take care of your general health and to talk through difficult feelings. @adewilliamsnhs @HelenDon_RN

Optometrists recommend that most people should get their eyes tested every two years. For some people, it is important to have an eye test more frequently. #EyeTest #SightTest #EyeExams #AtTheOpticians #eyecareFAQ

Whatever you do today, let it be enough Image: instagram.com/lindsaylikesle…

This Week is #GlaucomaWeek, @LOCSU are highlighting the importance of enhanced optometry glaucoma pathways in the prevention of sight loss.   LOCSU refreshed their glaucoma pathway in 2025, which you can view here: locsu.co.uk/what-we-do/pat… #Optometry #Opticians #LOCSU

Glaucoma Awareness Week. 9th March to 15th March 2026.

It’s #glaucomaweek and @LOCSU is asking all members to join the campaign to bring about a glaucoma free world. Details here: locsu.co.uk/uniting-for-a-… #optometry #opticians #eyehealth #glaucoma

It’s #glaucomaweek and LOCSU is asking all members to join the campaign to bring about a glaucoma free world. Details here: locsu.co.uk/uniting-for-a-… #optometry #opticians #eyehealth #glaucoma

@actionhappiness Sent two emails out to colleagues congratulating them on their successes today 👏👏

Friendly February - Day 22: Give sincere compliments to people you talk to today actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru… #FriendlyFebruary

We need each other more than ever 💕🌍 Join us for Friendly February and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-febru… #FriendlyFebruary

2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th @parkrunUK today @Bruetonparkrun #FeelingProud #I❤️Parkrun 🏃🏻‍♀️with @Slizzie13 🎈💓

In our latest newsletter: • NHS sexual safety charter • 5 nations strategy meeting • New LOCSU team member • and much more! Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/4a4UN4n #optometry #opticians #LOCSU #newsletter

Great session with new LOC members on Thurs PM — commissioning unplugged, jargon decoded, confidence boosted from "beginner" to confident… and 2 CPD points earned! 👓⚡️#MST #Hampshire #NWT #Avon #Gloucs #WestSussex #Lincolnshire #Optometrists #DispensingOpticians #EffectiveLOCs

You’ve seen the pictures, read the report, now see the video of our LOC development day! #optometry #opticians

@CollegeOptomUK & @The_AOP welcome government plans to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for drivers over 70 as part of its new #RoadSafety strategy. We’ve long called for evidence of an eye test at licence application & renewal for drivers of ALL ages coptom.uk/3YpKZeD

Register to attend: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Thanks to everyone came along to our LOC development day at the start of the week. #LOCSU #optometry #opticians