"By far the biggest benefit from my point of view is having the ability to talk with and compare ourselves with like-minded practices on a continuous basis. We do this by attending the annual One-Day Conference and the autumn round of Regional Meetings and indeed on a daily basis through the members "blog" SCDialogue."
David Samuel – Eyesite
Our buying group offers members an opportunity to purchase goods and services from leading optical suppliers at competitive prices and in many cases the ability to qualify for over-rider discounts on volume purchases. In addition to the terms and conditions negotiated centrally on behalf of members, participating practices benefit from Sight Care managing the invoice processing and direct payment to suppliers, thereby reducing their own administrative overhead.
Membership of the buying group is optional. Members wishing to participate pay a flat rate monthly fee for this service provision.
We have negotiated highly competitive rates with a leading high street bank for the processing of Visa/Mastercard and Switch transactions.
With no joining fee and no minimum monthly charge, this membership benefit is highly regarded. Additionally, we are able to assist members to look closely at financing issues related to the purchase of equipment and computer technology via a preferred intermediary.
A guideline document gives advice on how to set up a payment plan in your practice to help you separate professional fees from dispensing profits. This pack includes practical aspects to consider, as well as templates to help you calculate charges for your professional time and promote the scheme to patients.
We offer members various private medical insurance and savings options through leading UK providers. Further information is available on request.
AMO UK
Alpha Omega
Atlantic Optical (UK)
Bausch & Lomb UK
Henry Beaumont
Cantor & Nissel
Capitol Optical Co.
Centre Optics
Centrostyle
Charmant UK Co
Ciba Vision (UK)
Continental Eyewear
CooperVision
De Rigo (UK)
Dunelm Optical Co
Essilor
Fabris Lane
Horizon Optical Co
Hygienix
International Eyewear
J & J Vision Care
Luxottica UK
Marchon UK
Edward Marcus
Mark'ennovy
Maui Jim UK
Menrad Optics
Mid-Optic
Mikah Eyewear
William Morris Eyewear
Norville Optical Co
No 7 Contact Lens Lab
ProDesign Int'l Eyewear UK
Pro-Optic Quality Eyewear
Sauflon Pharmaceuticals
Silhouette UK
Stepper (UK)
Spectrum Thea
Sunproof (Baby Banz)
Three-Sixty
First Contact
Ultravision CLPL
Buchmann UK (formerly WECO UK)