Proud to support the charities close to our hearts.

Every day, we visit older people, people living with dementia and people facing sight loss, in their own homes and in care homes. These four charities care for the same people, in ways that reach far beyond an eye test or a hearing check. We're proud to stand behind them.

Guide Dogs

Helping people with sight loss live the life they choose.

Guide Dogs is the UK's leading sight loss charity. When someone loses their sight, Guide Dogs makes sure they don't lose their freedom as well. Its life-changing guide dogs are only part of the story: the charity supports people at every stage of life, from helping children with vision impairment grow in confidence to giving adults the practical and emotional support to live actively and independently.

How they help

Breeds, trains and partners guide dogs with people living with sight loss
Helps children and young people with vision impairment build confidence and independence
Offers skills, advice and emotional support for adults adjusting to sight loss
Campaigns so that people with sight loss can get around freely and safely

Why we support them

Sight is at the heart of everything we do. We can test eyes, make glasses and refer for treatment, but when sight can't be restored, Guide Dogs helps people keep their freedom and independence long after our visit.

Alzheimer's Society

Support, research and a voice for everyone affected by dementia.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. It gives expert advice and support to people living with dementia and to the families who care for them, helps people take part in research into better treatment and care, and campaigns for the government to make dementia a national priority.

How they help

A Dementia Support Line with expert advisers, on 0333 150 3456
Local dementia support, a companionship service and an online support forum
Clear, trusted information on symptoms, diagnosis and living well with dementia
Dementia Friends, helping communities understand dementia and act with kindness

Why we support them

Many of the care home residents we see are living with dementia. Our team are Dementia Friends, an Alzheimer's Society initiative, and we shape every visit around the person in front of us. Supporting the charity behind it was a natural next step.

Age UK

Information, advice and friendship for older people across the UK.

Age UK is the UK's leading charity for older people. It offers free, confidential advice on everything from benefits and money to care and health, runs friendship services for people who feel lonely, and works with local Age UKs to provide day centres, exercise classes, handyperson help and social activities in communities across the country.

How they help

A free, confidential Advice Line on 0800 678 1602, open 8am to 7pm, 365 days a year
A weekly telephone friendship call from a matched volunteer
Expert guides on benefits, money, care and staying well
Local Age UK services, from day centres to IT training

Why we support them

Most of the people we visit at home are in later life. Age UK shares our belief that getting older should never mean losing your independence, your dignity or your connection to other people.

Battersea

Here for every dog and cat, since 1860.

Battersea has been caring for dogs and cats since 1860. At its centres in London, Old Windsor and Brands Hatch, it rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes animals, carefully matching each one with the right new family. It also shares its expertise with rescue organisations around the world and campaigns to improve animal welfare.

How they help

Rescues and cares for dogs and cats who have nowhere else to go
Rehabilitates animals and finds each one the right new home
Shares expert advice with pet owners and rescues around the world
Campaigns to improve the welfare of animals across the UK

Why we support them

For many of the people we visit, a much-loved dog or cat is part of the family and a constant source of comfort and companionship. Battersea makes sure every dog and cat gets the chance of a loving home.

Our values don't stop at the front door.

Supporting these charities is one small way we live our values of integrity, collaboration and person-centred care. If you'd like to know more about Opticall, we'd love to hear from you.

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