Sessions
SightCare Chief Executive John French welcomes delegates to SightCare's first Online Conference
Take a tour of the Conference Platform
Find out more about membership
Listen to a member's tribute to SightCare!
Here is your opportunity to ask your most challenging business
questions to our panel of business coaches chaired by SightCare Premium coach
David Samuel.
In the complex world that we’re in today, independent optical practice business owners value the importance of relevant advice from experts. SightCare brings together four distinguished business experts who are coaches to SightCare’s Premium Members to participate in a panel discussion at our virtual conference.
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
How do you engage with patients who have learning disabilities? There are 1.4 million people in the UK living with a learning disability, which are often associated with a number of ophthalmological problems. However there can be a number of barriers to these patients receiving the care that they need.
In this session, Simon will identify common learning disabilities and how you, as a clinician, can engage these patients and improve their care, drawing on his own experience in this area.
1 CET point for Dispensing Opticians and Optometrists. Please note if you attended this webinar in January 2020, you will not be eligible to receive the point again.
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Grab some lunch and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
Most optical practices have had to revise or even scrap certain aspects of their previously well-established patient journey to remain compliant with COVID regulations. But how do practices do this and still manage to deliver a unique and personalised experience that makes their patients feel valued from the moment they step through the door? In this highly interactive workshop, Katie will facilitate a member knowledge sharing session using a well-known model of customer satisfaction to enable practices to refine or rework aspects of their customer journey to deliver not only the basics and but also the WOWs to ensure patients have a memorable experience even in these strange times. This workshop is suitable for all members of the practice team.
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
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SightCare's Chief Executive closes the first day and gives an overview of tomorrow's sessions and what to expect.
An introduction to Dry Eye Diagnosis and Management. This discussion workshop will use Zoom platform to give an introduction to the dry eye in practice, including the diagnosis and management of mild to moderate dry eye by non IP Optometrists. Delegates will discuss in small groups how they may manage situations in practice with the chance to learn from each other's previous experience. Please note that you are not able to add this session to your personal agenda as places are limited to 30 and will be allocated on a first come first served basis and therefore must be booked separately.
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SightCare's Chief Executive John French welcomes delegates to our first Online Conference
Take a tour of our conference platform
Find out more about membership
Listen to a member's tribute to SIghtCare!
But 2020 was last year you might be thinking! And you're right - but there's lessons that we can learn from it . There is no doubt that 2020 has been challenging year to say the least however Steve will share some tips and ideas that we take from 2020 and help us spring forward into 2021! He will cover lessons from 300 years ago, why we are more resilient that we think, how to take control under pressure and share 7 principles that saved my family in 2020
Everything is practical and relevant to work and home life - Do Not Miss It!
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
Many independent optometrists are struggling with the
difficult decision whether to continue offering NHS care. A conundrum that many
practices in the UK are grappling with as they consider how to remain
financially viable in the context of a pandemic. Thanks to new technology, the
standard of eye care independents can offer is now better than ever. The latest
equipment uses the same advanced technology patients would find in a hospital.
Unfortunately, the NHS funding received simply doesn’t cover the cost of
providing these advanced screening techniques.
SightCare Coach David Samuel will be joined by 2 independent practice owners and Optometrists who will discuss why and how they made the shift to only providing private eye care and explaining their new way of working.
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
This session will look at the role of support staff in the triage process in optical practice. We will review what to do when someone presents at the practice or phones in with an eye problem. By recognising the ‘red flag’ signs staff will be better prepared to respond in an appropriate way to give the patient the best chance of receiving the correct information and treatment in a timely manner. This session is vital to anyone who is patient facing in optical practice.
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
Sooner or later you will leave your business, since even if
you never retire, you won’t live forever. While you may not be ready to step
aside just yet, having an exit strategy which focuses on how to boost the value
of the business prior to exit, and how you can extract maximum value from the
exit
To value your business, your potential buyers will consider
the history and future prospects of the business, the performance of other
businesses in the sector, and recent sales. They will also pay close attention
to cash flow, turnover, efficiency and profitability.
Don’t miss this insightful panel discussion where you will
learn:
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How the value of a business is calculated
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What different methods are used to value a
business and which one is appropriate for your independent practice
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Which business valuation methods to avoid
especially if you are buying a business
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Common mistakes that people make when buying a
business
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What are the critical factors in any business
valuation
· Steps that you can do to maximise the value of your independent practice/s.
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
We all strive to delight our their patients and clients by understanding their eyecare and eyewear needs, wants and desires. Jim Green, SightCare Member and MD at Eyesite Opticians, will share his experience, knowledge and methodology that has enabled the Eyesite practices to match the lifestyle needs of its clients with the perfect eyewear choice delivering a 3-way WIN every time.
Win #1 – Achieving Business Delight by setting your business goals, planning your complete frame collection and lens offering.
Win #2 – Achieving Team Delight by creating a perfect client journey that can be delivered by everyone in your team and knowing how to measure your success..
Win #3 - Achieving Client Delight by knowing how to capture, quantify and review your client feedback data.
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Grab a quick drink and take the opportunity to network with other delegates and our partner companies. To connect with one of our partner companies and access information about their products, use the Partner Information tab at the top of the page and click on the partner logo. You can message or arrange a virtual meeting with a partner representative by simply clicking on the representative’s name on the far right of the partner page.
A big thank you to all who entered to be a SightCare Lockdown Hero – you will be receiving a certificate and bottle of Prosecco shortly. Please read our Lockdown Heroes Stories - click on the more tab above!
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SIghtCare's Chief executive John French will close the conference.
Join us for an evening social, where you will be able to chat to other like-minded members and listen to Philip Calvert spill the secrets of making the perfect gin at home. Would you like to learn how to make the PERFECT G&T - according to a direct descendant of one of the great gin dynasties?! Everyone has their own way of making one, but have you ever tried it the way it was designed to be made? Join international speaker Philip Calvert on the secret to making the perfect G&T. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our lockdown gin test! The gin tasting is optional - if you do not want to partake then just come with a cup of coffee/tea/soft drink and listen to the fun!
If you would like to take part in the gin tasting simply click on the link above to register, indicating that would would like a gin kit on the form and complete your delivery address so we can arrange for your kit to be sent to you. Kits are £30 each and the amount will be added to your next membership payment. Join us for as little or as long as you like.
Hosted by SightCare Premium's very own David Samuel, see if you can tell the difference between Aldi’s best, a Sipsmith, and a Salcombe Gin (among others!). Taste each gin at your own pace, making notes along the way – which botanicals were used, which do you prefer or just simply try to rank them in price order! (it’s harder than it sounds!?) The sample size gin selection will include gins at a variety of prices starting from £10 all the way up to £50. Can YOU tell the difference?
******Deadline to book in order to receive your gin in time - Friday 12th February 2021 *****
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