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A Vision of Hope: How Specsavers Colleagues Are Transforming Eye Care in Kolkata

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Retail

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Blog

Publish date

02/02/2026

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At Specsavers, caring for our communities At Specsavers, caring for our communities sits at the heart of everything we do—both at home and across the world. Our longstanding partnership with The Hope

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Learning later in life, and loving it - Deborah's upskilling journey

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Support Office

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Blog

Publish date

01/20/2026

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We’re shining a light on the inspiring journey of Deborah Mobbs, who works in a technical role within our Vision Labs manufacturing facility in Kidderminster. After 25 years at Vision Labs, Deborah de

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“College didn’t click” – How Amelia found her perfect fit through an apprenticeship

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/16/2026

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When Amelia left school, she thought she had her next steps all planned out. Like many of her friends, she enrolled in college to study travel and tourism. But after an induction week and just one ful

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How Iulia-Corina can achieve her dream job via an apprenticeship

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Support Office

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

01/13/2026

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When Iulia-Corina Tranca joined Specsavers in 2021 as a Data Protection Administrator, she never imagined that in just a few years she’d be on the path to qualifying as a solicitor. Today, as a Traine

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“It felt like the perfect fit”: Malaika’s journey from apprentice to Optical Assistant

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/13/2026

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Discover how Malaika Khan turned her love for healthcare into an optical career through a Specsavers apprenticeship - now working as an Optical Assistant and setting her sights on become an Optometris

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From the shopfloor to hearing aid dispenser and clinical lead: Stephanie's story

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/13/2026

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Discover how Stephanie Whittall built a rewarding career at Specsavers Yeovil - starting on the shopfloor and progressing through apprenticeships to become a hearing aid dispenser and clinical lead.

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"I've finally found a career I enjoy!" - Jessica's apprenticeship journey

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

01/06/2026

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After leaving sixth form unsure of her future, Jessica Firrell found her passion through a Specsavers apprenticeship. Now training to become a Dispensing Optician, she shares how her journey has shap

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Balancing clinical excellence and business growth - Sejal's relationship with CPC's

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

01/06/2026

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Sejal Patel is the sole resident optometrist in her store as well as being the optom partner and an Independent Prescriber. She’s passionate about growing her practice and supporting pre-reg students.

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"My leap to Oban" - Chloe's relocation journey

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

01/06/2026

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When Chloe Bond graduated in 2023, she thought she had her next steps mapped out. She’d completed her pre-reg at a Specsavers store near Glasgow and expected to stay on. But just weeks after qualifyin

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From first role to leadership: Ashleigh’s growth in Oban

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Retail

Content Type

Blog

Publish date

11/25/2025

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About 10 years ago now, Ashleigh left a role in retail and was looking for something different. A fresh challenge that still drew on her 10 years of customer service experience. What she found was mor

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