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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

First aid and optical assistant training at the NRC

This week some of the NRC staff team have taken part in first aid training with the St Johns Ambulance.

While August is a great time to take a break, it can also be a good time to look ahead.

It has been a pleasure to welcome the Royal College of Ophthalmologists back to the NRC and be able to

The NRC has welcomed back the Royal College of Ophthalmologists for a week of refraction certificate exams. We have a

Specsavers are at the NRC this week. The Practical Hearing Care Assistant Practical Skills Lab will be taking place and

Examinations can be stressful, but the right information, plus a little planning and preparation, can help you stay calm. Read

The NRC is now able to offer those attending training courses the chance to practice on a SK-1000 focimeter, thanks

I’m writing this as a vaccine programme is starting to roll out across the UK. It is great to end

ABDO has just won the ‘Best Newcomer’ award for its Careers in Eyecare campaign from Youth Employment UK (YEUK) –

Rebecca Jasper, NRC receptionist, has completed the ABDO College Optical Assistant course with a fantastic 94 per cent average mark.