July 10th 2018

Why Choose Mediation?

Are you unable to resolve a dispute and considering taking the case to court?

In court you hand over the decision making to the judge, whose role is to rule in matters of the law. In mediation, the role of the mediator is to work with both parties to reach a fair resolution both parties find agreeable. During this process, both parties actively contribute to proposals for resolution; very different from court proceedings.

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April 1st 2025

Paul Chapman-Hatchett has joined the OCCS as our New Clinical Advisor Following the Retirement of Richard Edwards

Paul founded a domiciliary optical practice based in the South East of England in 1995, which grew into a nationwide chain of franchised domiciliary practices. As CEO, Paul used his professional and personal skills to…
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April 1st 2025

Taking My Prescription Elsewhere – What to Know

Once we have had our sight test and recommended to update those spectacles, what do we do? Do we stick with the testing optician or do we twist to an alternative, whether that be price…
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April 1st 2025

Return of the Tested Patient/External Prescription Dispense – What to Do

In these tough economic times, it is not surprising more people are looking to save costs on all purchases, including optical care. Consumers have many reasons to take their prescription elsewhere, whether this be choice…
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