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Research reveals costly approach to eyecare
Research conducted jointly by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare and Pay & Benefits magazine today reveals how many companies and organisations are paying over the odds and still failing to fully benefit from corporate eyecare provision... More
West Midlands Police awards eyecare contract to Specsavers
It is announced today that West Midlands Police Authority has awarded the contract to provide eyecare for its officers and staff to Specsavers Corporate Eyecare... More
Customer Service Team Expansion for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
The customer services team has been expanded at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare with the appointment of Sarah Collier, customer service adviser... More
Specsavers provides eyecare for Guide Dogs
Clearly, for registered charity, Guide Dogs, eye health is of massive importance. The organisation has now extended its care to cover not only those who benefit from the charity’s dogs but also to look after the eyesight of their own members of staff...More
Specsavers awarded Alzheimer Scotland contract
Alzheimer Scotland has this week awarded Specsavers Corporate Eyecare the contract for provision of eyecare for its 800 staff. Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading dementia charity...More
Eyecare provision secured by Specsavers for Heineken
Heineken has appointed Specsavers Corporate Eyecare to provide eyecare for all staff. Heineken is making use of both safety eyewear vouchers as well as VDU vouchers from Specsavers....More
Specsavers voted Britain's most trusted brand of opticians
Specsavers has been voted the Most Trusted Optician by British consumers. The results of the well-respected Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brands 2011 survey place Specsavers in first position for the 10th year running... More
Specsavers and RSA join forces
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has joined forces with leading global insurer RSA to offer eyecare to drivers of vehicles insured under RSA's Motor Fleet policies... More
New appointment at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
Suzanne Randall has joined the team at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare as corporate account manager. Mrs Randall will be managing corporate clients in the South, South-West and Wales...More
Eyecare policy research results for public sector
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has undertaken research into the eyecare policies implemented by organisations across the public sector...More
Proposed DVLA changes put company drivers at greater risk
Interested parties have only until 28 April 2011 to respond to the DVLA’s Consultation on Amendments to Driver Medical Standards...More
Eyecare policy research results
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today reveals the results of comprehensive research into eyecare policies and employers’ understanding of the related regulations...More
Specsavers secures eyecare provision for Barr
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today announces that an agreement has been put in place to provide eyecare for Barr Industrial, Environmental and Manufacturing...More
Free Guide to Eyecare Legislation for Company Drivers
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering a free guide to eyecare legislation for company drivers... More
Free guide to Safety Eyewear
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering a free guide to Safety Eyewear... More
Free guide to Display Screen Equipment regulations
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering a free guide to the Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations... More
Specsavers completes installation of life-saving technology
Specsavers has now successfully completed the installation of millions of pounds worth of life-saving fundus cameras across its network of UK stores... More
Road to distraction
Timed to coincide with Road Safety Week, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today reveals research into the shocking lack of attention paid to the road ahead by bored drivers and the risk they present to company drivers... More
Public sector organisations vastly over-paying for obligatory eyecare amid spending cuts
FOLLOWING the spending review, public sector employers are going to be forced to cut their outgoings... More
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare boosts Customer Services
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today announces three new appointments to its customer services team... More
Simple eye-examination could save businesses millions
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has introduced simple eye-examination technology that could save businesses millions of pounds in absenteeism and long-term sick leave... More
Comment on Lord Young’s ‘common sense’ approach to Health & Safety at Work
Following Lord Young’s health and safety review, Jim Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare comments... More
Digital revolution for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
Making its website more interactive and client-friendly has proved an instant success for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare... More
Warwickshire Police select Specsavers to meet eyecare needs
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has been selected by Warwickshire Police to provide eyecare for its officers and staff... More
APCOA selects Specsavers to meet DSE eyecare needs
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has been selected by APCOA, the UK's leading parking management service, to provide eyecare to meet its requirements under the health and safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations... More
Safety Eyewear research released for HR professionals
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare reveals the results of comprehensive research into the safety eyewear knowledge, policies and choices of over 100 companies... More
Specsavers warns over safety eyewear risk
On the ground research by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has revealed that many workers are putting their eyesight at risk by not conforming to basic health and safety principles... More
Top ten optical care tips
To assist HR professionals, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has created a top ten list of optical care tips... More
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare awarded contract by Scottish Prison Service
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has been awarded the contract to supply the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) with an optical provision for staff... More
Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work
UPDATED regulations to safeguard workers’ eyesight have been welcomed by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare... More
Welsh Assembly awards contract to Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
SPECSAVERS has won the contract to provide eyecare for the Welsh Assembly Government’s 6,500 employees... More
Staff missing out through misunderstanding of VDU rules
Research released by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare shows that staff are missing out on both care and benefits because of a general misunderstanding of the regulations regarding Visual Display Units (VDUs) and eyecare... More
NSL improves cost control with Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
LEADING outsourcing company NSL has appointed Specsavers Corporate Eyecare to administer its eyecare policy to staff... More
Latest sales figures confirm success of Specsavers in corporate market
SALES figures released today confirm the success of Specsavers Corporate Eyecare in optimising its service for the corporate market... More
Maximise your eyecare spending
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is allowing its corporate clients to maximise their eyecare spending by doubling-up on voucher offers... More
Corporate Manslaughter: Eyecare policy essential
Organisations found guilty of Corporate Manslaughter may now be fined up to a seven-figure sum... More
New Specsavers website proves huge hit for HR Managers
The new Specsavers Corporate Eyecare website has seen up to a 78% increase in hits since its launch in the final quarter of 2009... More
Public Sector organisations vastly over-paying for obligatory eyecare
On-the-ground research announced today by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare shows that Public Sector organisations could be collectively overspending by up to £133.5million on obligatory eyecare for their staff... More
Premium Club vouchers provide additional employee benefit
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today reveals its improved Premium Club vouchers... More
Registers of Scotland offer optical care to all employees through Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
Registers of Scotland, the Government department responsible for Scotland’s property and land registers, appointed Specsavers Corporate Eyecare in August 2008... More
Regular eye examinations to become law
WHILE the situation is improving, an alarming number of UK companies still make no effort to ensure the drivers they employ can see clearly enough to drive safely... More
Eyes focussed on the job in hand
PROTECTING employees’ eyesight against prolonged computer screen use is not only a legal requirement, it also makes good business sense... More
Driving-related eyecare research revealed
THREE quarters (78%) of employers are unaware of impending EU driving legislation aimed at decreasing the number of sight related road traffic accidents... More
Corporate Manslaughter Sentencing Guidelines give stark warning
With the draft Corporate Manslaughter sentencing guidelines being published last week, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is urging companies to carefully consider whether their eyecare policy could leave them open to the possibility of massive fines... More
Comprehensive results of eyecare research revealed
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has released new comprehensive research into eyecare policies across UK companies.. More
Office move: good news for customers
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is celebrating the opening of its new customer services department in state-of-the-art offices in Nottingham... More
Specsavers and Guide Dogs lead the way
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today announced its latest charity partnership with Guide Dogs... More
Red Van Man proves a hit for Specsavers
Postman Pat® must be the UK’s favourite van driver; so it is no surprise that Specsavers’ latest advert featuring the famous Red Van Man has been voted the most memorable advert currently on our television screens... More
The AA appoints Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
With cost-limiting currently a high priority, most companies are keen to maximise benefits and essential employee care but minimise the associated expenditure... More
Eye examinations cut company insurance costs
Eye-examinations administered by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare have helped reduce company car insurance premiums for a key client... More
Safety, Health & Environmental Forum Scotland focuses on eye safety
The OLDEST safety organisation in Scotland, the Safety, Health & Environmental Forum Scotland (SHEFs), has met to consider eye safety in the workplace... More
Corporate Eyecare fulfils contract with Registers of Scotland
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has fulfilled the first year of its contract to provide eyecare for Registers of Scotland, the government department responsible for Scotland’s property and land registers... More
Specsavers offers assistance to struggling PCTs
The latest Department of Health figures show that over a quarter of people with Diabetes, equating to more than half a million people in England, are still not receiving retinal screening... More
Here comes summer
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is today launching a new range of sunglasses. The contemporary new designs are available as part of its corporate Optical Care Voucher scheme... More
Misunderstanding of VDU rules leads to poor take-up and increased costs for businesses
Research released by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare shows that businesses are spending unnecessary money on eyecare because of a general misunderstanding of the regulations... More
Specsavers voted Britain's most trusted brand of opticians for eighth year running
Specsavers has been named the most trusted brand of opticians by British consumers for the eighth year in a row... More
One simple voucher gives Optical Care for all drivers
With so many occupations requiring people to drive in course of their work, Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has introduced a simple voucher scheme to help employers act responsibly... More
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare announce new technology to improve eye health for employees
New technology is now available at most Specsavers stores that further improves the service that employees are offered... More
Public Sector organisations vastly over-paying for obligatory eyecare – up to £121 million overspend
On-the-ground research announced by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare shows that public sector organisations could be collectively overspending by up to £121 million on obligatory eyecare for their staff... More
Free guide for the public sector: DSE regulations and employer responsibility
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering all public sector organisations a free guide to the Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations... More
Specsavers offers cost-saving eyecare options to public sector
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering cost-saving eyecare solutions to the public sector... More
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare welcomes new amendments to the Health and Safety Offences Act
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has welcomed the new amendments to the Health and Safety Offences Act (which came into force 16 January)... More
Free Guide to Driving Legislation from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has launched a free Guide to Driving Legislation... More
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare appoints Director of Strategic Alliances
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has announced the appointment of Director of Strategic Alliances, Jim Lythgow... More
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