Why do independent practices join our SightCare community?

Being part of our friendly and supportive community not only offers you and your team a platform to network and share ideas, but also equips you with the skills and tools you need to ensure your independent practice thrives and that you achieve the right work-life balance.

Coaching, advice
and resources

Team management
and development

SPECS buying group

As well as the money saving benefits you’d expect, our service also minimises your admin load. We reconcile all purchases and pay individual suppliers, collecting a single payment from you via monthly direct debit. Simple!

Preferential terms and conditions from leading suppliers
Over-rider discounts available
Spend less time on your financial paperwork
Supplier query handling
One consolidated statement of account each month

Marketing tools and content

Building patient loyalty and acquiring new customers can be time consuming and involve a range of marketing technologies/expertise that many small businesses may not possess. Our content can help relieve these pressures.

Weekly social media posts direct to your inbox
Promotional campaigns
Campaign library
Printed and digital patient newsletter

Events and networking

Join our thriving network of independent opticians and enjoy the benefits of ideas sharing, advice and the general support that our friendly and supportive community offers.

Annual conference
Prestigious and celebrated national awards
Member WhatsApp group
Business webinars
Safe spaces to discuss business-related issues with trusted, non-competing peers
Exclusive prices for interactive online training courses

Coaching, advice and resources

We’re always here for you at the end of a phone call or email. Whatever your query, our friendly and knowledgeable team can help you out, 9-5, Monday to Friday.

Advice, support and tools for running a successful independent practice
Online knowledge hub with hundreds of templates and guides
Free 60-minute specialist business coaching call

Cost saving solutions

Reduce costs, save time and simplify the day-to-day running of your practice. From our buying group and trusted business partners to merchant services and exclusive member discounts, we’ll help your practice to run more efficiently so you can focus on your patients.

SPECS Buying Group – save money on products and services from over 90 trusted suppliers
Preferential member rates on insurance, utilities, data protection, DBS checks and more
Competitive merchant card rates and a straightforward switching service to help reduce payment costs
Exclusive member pricing on quality ready readers, optical accessories and everyday practice essentials from our trusted sister company, Optical California.

Team management , training and development

If your team isn’t looked after, your patients aren’t cared for properly. We offer a wide range of services to help you support and manage your team, both helping them to excel in their roles and enhancing your practice’s performance and px experience: