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In the serene corners of Cornwall, a transformative story unfolds as optometrist Sam Westoby enters a nursing home and touches the lives of Eric, a spirited 79-year-old retired farmer, and his daughter Mandy. This heartwarming tale sheds light on the importance of empowering elderly individuals, even in the face of dementia-like symptoms and mobility challenges, through compassionate eye care and respectful decision-making.
OutsideClinic, the UK's largest and fastest-growing home eye and hearing care provider, has invested in the StaySafe mobile app and cloud-based monitoring service to enhance safety for optometrists, dispensing opticians, audiologists, and trainers who work alone in patients' homes. This investment comes as OutsideClinic expands its operations, including the recent acquisition of leading eye and hearing care companies, Visioncall, Bloom hearing specialists and Care Opticians and a recent headquarters relocation.
Outside Clinic is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand-new colleague assistance programme, Health Assured, reflecting their firm commitment to supporting the well-being of their workforce and ensuring OutsideClinic is a great place to work. They have partnered with Health Assured, the UK and Ireland's leading independent employee assistance programme (EAP) provider, empowering its colleagues with a comprehensive platform that enhances overall health and well-being. It builds upon the success of the Tasting Colours programme that OutsideClinic ran in 2021 whereby the company saw an 85% increase in wellbeing amongst colleagues. In a bid to hold a more accessible and interactive wellbeing initiative, OutsideClinic chose Health Assured to reach colleagues across the business. OutsideClinic has always prioritised the health and well-being of its workforce, and with the introduction of Health Assured, they aim to provide even greater support. More information here: https://www.outsideclinic.co.uk/news/outsideclinic-introduces-health-assured-a-new-employee-assistance-programme-for-
OutsideClinic has launched a new lightweight kit bag for their optometrists, which promises to make their day-to-day work more efficient and comfortable. As part of it’s mission to be the best place to work in optics and audiology, OutsideClinic has introduced this new bag following feedback from optometrists who found the bags too heavy and challenging to use. The innovation was designed by OutsideClinic colleagues, Southwest Regional Manager, Dan Young and Senior Designer, Jon Richards, who wanted to improve the daily experience for optometrists. The new design features pre-cut slots for each piece of equipment, reducing the risk of damage during transit and making it easier to see if something has been left behind. Moreover, it has the company’s branding, helping promote OutsideClinic’s services. More information here: https://www.outsideclinic.co.uk/news/outsideclinic-unveils-new-lightweight-kit-bag-for-optometrists
OutsideClinic has completed the relocation of its headquarters office to South Marston, Swindon. The move took place over the Easter bank holiday and opened to welcome colleagues on Tuesday, 11th April, marking a significant milestone for the company in its ongoing growth and expansion. It follows the acquisition of leading companies in eye and hearing care, including Visioncall, the UK's leading provider of eye care to care homes, Bloom hearing specialists and Care Opticians – boosting OutsideClinic's capacity and ability to deliver high-quality eye and hearing care in patient's homes, care homes and sheltered accommodation. The new location offers 22,000 square feet of modern, light-filled office space, providing a revolutionary open-plan environment that enables colleagues and departments to grow alongside the business. With a significant investment in the building, OutsideClinic has created a workspace that provides the latest technology, comfort and inspiration to support colleague productivity and well-being. For more information read here: https://www.outsideclinic.co.uk/new
OutsideClinic has announced that it’s aiming to transition its entire fleet of cars to electric and hybrid models by the end of April 2024. The £2.2m project will see the company replace its 222 strong fleet of petrol and diesel cars with electric and hybrid alternatives, with many being replaced by the electric Volkswagen ID.4. These new vehicles will be used by its growing team of clinicians as they deliver clinics in a variety of domiciliary settings, including patients’ homes and care homes. So far, 88 vehicles have already been replaced with the Volkswagen ID.4, while 94 charging points have been installed at clinicians’ homes. Once completed, it is expected that the switch will reduce OutsideClinic’s annual carbon footprint by an estimated 638 tonnes.
OutsideClinic has unveiled a new-look website as part of a significant rebrand to better reflect the company’s mission to provide extraordinary care that improves the lives of its customers. It follows the integration into the brand of Visioncall, the UK’s leading provider of eye care to care homes, and the acquisition of the UK operations of bloom hearing specialists last year - boosting OutsideClinic’s capacity and ability to deliver high quality eye and hearing care in patient’s homes, care homes and sheltered accommodation. The new website, designed and built in conjunction with creative agency, Built By Buffalo, has been created to deliver a vastly improved user experience, making it easier than ever for visitors to navigate and find what they are looking for.
Mr Kellogg’s is a 29” tall miniature Shetland therapy pony, on his quest to bring joy to those who need it. Miniature ponies often visit care homes, even getting in lifts, to see residents who cannot leave their rooms. They are gentle and affectionate, and the residents love interacting with the ponies. They are known to offer therapeutic benefits to the vulnerable, elderly and very young as they are very intuitive and responsive to the emotions of the people around them. Mr Kellogg's wore special tabards to prevent any accidents left behind, giving everyone peace of mind. He brought a smile to everyone's face as he walked around the garden and inside the home, even visiting residents in their bedrooms, letting everyone stroke him and giving him kisses.
As the UK’s largest and fastest growing provider of home eye care services, we have launched our first national television advert in almost a decade, as it looks to increase awareness amongst older people that they may be eligible for an NHS-funded eye test at home. While 460,000 eye tests were conducted in a domiciliary environment in 2020, research indicates that 2.7m people in the UK would benefit from such care, suggesting the majority of suitable people either don’t know about domiciliary eye care or there is not enough provision in their area. The 30-second television advert will run through Sky AdSmart to allow for improved targeting of housebound customers. The commercial follows the journey of a customer, from having an eye test in the comfort of her own home to receiving her new glasses and then fully enjoying the benefits of improved eyesight.
OutsideClinic, the UK’s largest and fastest growing provider of domiciliary eye and hearing care, is pleased to announce that it has agreed a deal to acquire Saltash headquartered hearing specialist bloom hearing specialists (‘bloom’) for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see the company acquire the UK assets of bloom from Denmark-headquartered hearing aid manufacturer WS Audiology (WSA), with WSA retaining ownership of bloom outside of the UK. The move comes as OutsideClinic looks to further consolidate its position as the largest and fastest growing provider of domiciliary eye and hearing care in the UK - with the company aiming to grow by a further 20% over the next 18 months as it bids to help record numbers of patients and ensure that everyone who needs it has access to high quality hearing and eye care. Upon completion, bloom’s 65-strong UK team will join the OutsideClinic business, to create a powerhouse operation that will comprise over 170 colleagues working in audiology.
