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In focus: Tackling coronavirus together

A network has been set up to provide guidance and support to optometrists during the coronavirus situation. Andrew McClean speaks to Imran Hakim about what strategy practices should adopt

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has had an unprecedented impact on the way optical practices are operating and how decisions are being made by practice owners. Imran Hakim, CEO of the Hakim Group, explained during a webinar on March 19 that it is essential these decisions are made correctly in the interest of the health of families and businesses. ‘Small business owners are attempting to navigate an overload of information to continue business as usual against a backdrop that is anything but usual,’ he said.

The webinar was arranged for the entire industry at the last minute by Hakim after he hosted one for the group’s independent practices. He recognised a desire to share information and advice so the industry could pull through this situation together.

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