Eyecare

Eligible employees who use display screen equipment at work are, on request, entitled to be provided with an appropriate eye and eyesight test .

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 oblige employers to pay for such tests and, where necessary, for the basic cost of optical appliances.

Women more likely to take up eyecare benefits at work

Women are more likely to take up eyecare benefits than men, employers believe, with older employees (aged over 40) again...

Eye tests for display screen equipment users: top 10 HR questions in October 2014

3 Nov 2014

Employers have a duty to arrange an eye test for employees who use display screen equipment as part of their...

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Adding value with workplace vision screening

1 Oct 2013

Occupational eyecare can do more than just help companies ensure they comply with health and safety regulations. Specsavers’ Jim Lythgow...

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Driving at work: a health and safety vision

1 Oct 2012

People often do not notice small progressive changes to their vision. So, where does the responsibility lie for checking that...

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Denplan appoints new corporate channel manager

29 Jul 2011

To continue its commitment to arrange the most relevant and useable dental benefit schemes, Denplan is delighted to announce that...

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Five key questions to ask before implementing a healthcare cash plan

26 Jul 2011

Although they are often seen as a good benefit, cash plans are not right for every business. Before you implement...

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Additional benefits of eye tests

1 Jul 2011

Eye exams can offer more than just an insight into vision-related issues. Businesses should therefore be encouraged to provide an...

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Eyecare policy research results.

5 Feb 2011

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare today reveals the results of comprehensive research into eyecare policies and employers’ understanding of the related regulations....