Multiples suspend routine testing

Specsavers has suspended all routine testing for the ‘foreseeable future’ to focus solely on essential and urgent care.

‘We may be closing our stores for business as usual, but will remain open for care, particularly for key workers, said CEO John Perkins.

‘Our desire is to continue to provide essential and urgent services to the communities we serve, as well as online and telephone advice for those who need it.’

The company said it would only open fully once it was safe to do so and in compliance with government guidelines. It added that joint venture partnerships would make decisions locally in their communities around opening hours, which may be influenced by their own or their team’s personal situation during this crisis.