October is Menopause Awareness Month! To help independent optical practices build a more supportive workplace, we’ve gathered a selection of free, practical resources: Find all the resources on our member portal: buff.ly/YfRooJZ

Autumn is a great opportunity to refresh your practice window and catch the attention of passers-by. Our latest blog offers inspiration for creating an eye-catching seasonal display that showcases your frames and encourages people through the door buff.ly/4vaIMe8

👓 Introduction to Optics – new dates available! Our next course runs on Tuesdays at 9.30am, from 17 November to 8 December. Four online sessions to help newer and non-clinical team members build essential optical knowledge and confidence. 👉 Book now: buff.ly/pROofPM

SightCare CEO Emma Rawlings recently visited Alcon’s factory in Germany, where she saw firsthand how contact lenses are made. She was blown away by the science, the technology and the sheer scale of the operation.

SightCare CEO Emma Rawlings and Regional Development Manager Cindy Scott, will be attending the Scottish Optical Conference in Glasgow this November. If you’re attending, do come and say hello! soc.scot

🎉 Congratulations to Sheppey Eyecare! Congratulations to Sheppey Eyecare, winners of our 2026 Member Survey prize draw! They've won a Two Night Memorable Break for Two courtesy of buyagift. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey and shared their valuable feedback.

Discover what our buying group can do for your independent optical practice! With 80+ suppliers, preferential terms and discounts, SPECS can help your practice save money on everyday purchases. Become a SightCare member today: buff.ly/8IoFpFu

We spoke to Lexy Edy, Trade Marketing Manager UK, INSPECS about the rise of the eyewear wardrobe over on our blog: buff.ly/qP54cPI

SightCare has recorded a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +50 in its latest Member Survey, alongside 97% of respondents saying they are likely or very likely to renew their membership. Read the results: buff.ly/ltw4Ee3

Cindy had a wonderful time at the North Yorkshire LOC CPD day yesterday, held at York LNER Stadium. It was brilliant to network and meet so many wonderful people. Interested in becoming a SightCare member? Visit buff.ly/S7XhbpT or give is a call today.

This week, SightCare members gathered at Briar Court for our Premium Retreat led by David Samuel, a day built around one of the biggest questions facing independent practice: what does AI mean for us? 10 people joined, from first-time owners to those with decades of experience.

We’d like to extend a big congratulations to all the SightCare members shortlisted in the 2026 Optician Awards! buff.ly/Ini57ti

What a great evening at Andrew Morgan Opticians! We had a fantastic time on Tuesday visiting Andrew Morgan Opticians in Boston Spa and getting an insight into this independent practice’s 40-year success story.

Today is World Sight Day – and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the role our members play in helping people look after their sight. 💙 Happy World Sight Day to all our members.

We’re offering another opportunity to join our latest Practice Manager Development Programme on 20 October. Combining monthly online sessions with one-to-one coaching, the programme helps practice managers build their confidence 👉 Find out more: buff.ly/yrXCk9D

SightCare will be exhibiting at the North Yorkshire LOC Annual CPD Study Day on Tuesday 13 October at the LNER Community Stadium in York. If you’re attending, come and say hello, catch up and hear the latest from SightCare. 👉 View event: buff.ly/9GCAwYC

Our Communications Manager Susie had a wonderful time with SightCare's Frame Stylist Award Winners, Park Lane Opticians, at the 31st Feb factory tour in Bergamo, Italy, last week.

Planning to step away from a practice you’ve spent years building is a big decision. That’s why we’re introducing STEP SightCare’s Succession, Transfer & Exit Planning service. Learn more on our member portal: buff.ly/ITEtmLa

The Eyewear Stylist has launched The Eyewear Styling Society, a new training and support community designed to help independent practices develop their styling expertise: buff.ly/2aoDyUg

Could private health insurance work for your practice? We're delighted to introduce WPA Health Insurance as the latest addition to our preferred provider network: buff.ly/M9X08zt