The National Eyecare Group is the largest purchasing group dedicated to supporting UK independent Opticians.
Established in 1979, the National Eyecare Group (NEG) has over 1000 members and is proud to be supporting the UK’s Independent Optical Market.
There are no joining or subscription fees and no minimum spend, so if you’d like to find out more about the group, including its IT division Optinet and the patient education software Rendia, please register your interest here.
If you are already a member, please log in, where you can catch up on the group's latest news and terms offered by our preferred suppliers.
Latest News From National Eyecare
Optinet rolls out eGOS in England
Optinet has supported five independentpractices in England this month to become early adopters of electronic General Ophthalmic Services (eGOS) GOS1 and GOS3 form submissions – with full integration to the company's flagship FLEX practice management system (PMS). The IT division of the National Eyecare Group (NEG), Optinet was the first to offer eGOS integration to Scottish practices in 2018. It is now rolling out its eGOS programme across England, as Primary Care Support England commences acceptance of e-submissions from the end of...
Come and join the club!
With today’s market changing constantly and more independent opticians being purchased by groups or closing down due to competition, it is even more important that the owners in surviving businesses take the time each week to work on their business not just on the day to day jobs. With footfall on the high street decreasing, you can’t just expect potential customers to walk in without using ongoing marketing and working your database to fill your books. You need...
Business Support
In addition to our services as a purchasing group, NEG work with a number of companies who help support your business, be that financially, marketing or education and training.
Business Listings
A service available to all Independent Opticians, our business listings are a low cost way of advertising your practice for sale or help you search for quality staff. You can also use them if you are looking to buy a practice or looking for your next position.
Training
Well trained staff is an essential part of a modern independent practice, Positive Impact offer a range of training, delivered in your practice.
Financial
With our extensive list of contacts we have been providing a comprehensive financial service to Opticians for many years.
Marketing
Marketing your practice can be very difficult, taking up lots of your precious time and money, but in the current climate good marketing is essential, not only to attract new patients but to make sure you keep your current patients.
