Rx lab staff rally to fulfil orders

Prescription labs and firms providing optical services in the flood crisis areas of central and western England have attempted to fulfil their orders, despite damaged stock and premises, lack of power and water and stranded staff.

Gloucestershire-based Norville reported that its Magdala Road laboratory remained completely dry despite the torrential rainfall and was fully operational albeit with 'some daily challenges'.

When contacted by Optician on Tuesday, it had no mains water but had uninterrupted electricity supply. 'It was an unlucky stroke that this occurred over a weekend when it wasn't possible to raise contacts for support arrangements. It took most of Monday for the emergency arrangements to be put in place,' said chairman, Frank Norville.