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SUMMARY:🏆 SightCare Awards 2026 - submission deadline
DESCRIPTION:Honouring distinction in independent optics with awards for independent opticians\n\n\n\n\nThe SightCare Awards are the pinnacle of recognition within the independent optical community. A celebration of innovation\, dedication\, and outstanding achievement. \nThese prestigious national awards shine a spotlight on the visionaries shaping the future of independent optics\, from exceptional patient care and sustainability initiatives to extraordinary teamwork and groundbreaking business innovation. \nWhether you run a well-established practice\, are launching a bold new enterprise\, or are an individual transforming lives through your work\, there’s a category designed to celebrate your success. \nEntries open on Tuesday 4 November and the deadline for all submissions is 12 January 2026. \nAward categories \n🏆 Independent Practice of the Year\n👁️‍🗨️ Clinical Excellence Award\n😊 Customer Service Excellence Award\n🏥  Specialist Clinic Award\n🧡 Community Practice of the Year\n🤝 Practice Team of the Year\n💫 Heart of the Practice (individual award)\n🚀 Start-up Practice of the Year\n💎 Long-standing Practice of the Year\n💡 Business Innovation of the Year\n👓 Frame Styling Practice of the Year\n🌍 Environmental Practice of the Year \n👉 Full category descriptions and criteria \n\n\n✅ How to enter \nStill not sure about entering? Discover why it’s worth it – read our blog on the value of taking part in the SightCare Awards. \n💬 Shine Bright: Why Your Optical Practice Should Enter the SightCare Awards
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/2026awards-submission-deadline/
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SUMMARY:Introduction to optics (Jan-26)
DESCRIPTION:Mondays at 9.30am – January 19 & 26 and February 02 & 09. \nAimed at optical assistants and support staff new to optics\, but also suitable for existing team members seeking to enhance their knowledge\, this course is packed with content designed to equip participants with the confidence and knowledge to be able to handle any enquiries or questions that customers might have. \nThe four week course\, run by SightCare trainer Peter Greedy\, provides a comprehensive introduction to optics\, and comprises four 60-minute interactive online sessions\, one per week over 4 weeks. \nThe perfect way to build foundational knowledge quickly and effectively. \nCourse schedule\nMondays at 9.30am – January 19 & 26 and February 02 & 09. \n(Please note\, each cohort will run subject to minimum numbers being met.) \nFurther info\nℹ️ Course info \n👉 Book now \nSightCare member price\n£165 plus VAT one delegate \nNon-member price\n£250 plus VAT one delegate
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/introduction-to-optics-jan-26/
LOCATION:Online course
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UID:5265-1769106600-1769110200@www.sightcare.co.uk
SUMMARY:The "big switch off"
DESCRIPTION:Adam Underwood of AMA Business Communications – SightCare’s preferred partner for internet and telephony services – will discuss the UK’s upcoming telecoms modernisation\, cutting through the noise to explain what’s changing\, why it matters\, and how to prepare your practice for the transition. \nLearn: \n\nThe real timeline and what’s changing\nHow to avoid being locked into unnecessary contracts\nWhat choices you genuinely have as an independent practice\nHow to prepare so the transition is smooth\, simple\, and cost-effective\n\nYou’ll come away with clear\, practical advice — and if you’d like to discuss your individual set-up afterwards\, AMA is happy to offer free\, no-obligation guidance\, whether you choose to work with them or not. \nNon-members welcome ☺️ \n👉 Book your place now
URL:https://www.sightcare.co.uk/event/the-big-switch-off/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T180000
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SUMMARY:SightCare AGM
DESCRIPTION:SIGHT CARE SERVICES LIMITED \nRegistered No. 2527610 \nNOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING \nNotice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Sight Care Services Limited will be held on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 6pm\, online Teams Meeting for the following purposes:- \nAgenda \nWelcome by Chair Garrey Haase.\nTo approve the Minutes of meeting held on Sunday 27 January 2025.\nTo receive a report of the past year by Chairman Garrey Haase.\nTo receive the Report of the Directors and Unaudited Accounts for the year ended 31st October 2025. A copy of the Sight Care Services Ltd accounts will be circulated prior to the AGM and/or on request.\nTo re-appoint Elwood Accountancy Limited as Independent Accountants and authorise the Directors to determine their remuneration.\nTo re-appoint as a Directors:\nSukie Woodhouse\, a director retiring by rotation who\, being eligible\, offers herself for re-election.\nAbi Page\, a director retiring by rotation who\, being eligible\, offers herself for re-election.\nDavid Cunning\, a director\, retiring by rotation who\, being eligible\, will not himself be standing for re-election.\nTo appoint:\nStephen Bolland as incoming board director. \n7. Amendment to the Articles of Association \n8. To take Members questions. \n9. Any other business. \nBY ORDER OF THE BOARD\nDated 14 January 2026 \nEmma Rawlings\, Chief Executive & Company Secretary \nNOTE: A Member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the above meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy. The proxy need not be a Member of the Company entitled to vote\, to attend and vote instead of him/her.
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