NEG reaches grand milestone

The National Eyecare Group (NEG) said the independent sector remained strong as it welcomed its 1,000th member to the fold this month.

NEG, which was established in 1979 by business partners Michael Wheeler and Michael Daunt, has a purchasing group with preferred suppliers, practice management software Optinet, patient education software Eyemaginations Echo and preferential rates for business support tools.

Morgan-Owen & Coates Optometrists of Petersfield, Hampshire became its 1,000^th member.

Daunt said: ‘We are delighted to have reached this fantastic milestone of 1,000 members. I would like to thank all of our members, many of whom have been with us since we started in 1979, for their continued support and loyalty.