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The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.

14/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the frames we love!

From everyday favourites to special occasion frames, these are the frames we choose, wear and enjoy across HG.

11/02/2026

If you’re attending 100% Optical this year, come and meet our incredible team at Stand F50.

Grab a coffee, have a chat, and discover an opportunity at a Hakim Group independent practice near you.

09/02/2026

OT gathered insight from optometrists reflecting on their early experiences of testing children’s eyes, sharing practical advice for newly qualified practitioners. Together, they offer helpful tips on making sight tests comfortable, engaging, and reassuring for a practice’s youngest patients.

The article includes contributions from Ian Cameron, Managing Director and IP optometrist at Cameron Optometry, a Hakim Group independent practice in Edinburgh, and Holly Shearer from Urquhart Opticians in Scotland, a group of independent practices also part of the Hakim Group family.

Read the full article here- https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/features/2026/02/02/testing-children-as-a-newly-qualified-optometrist

06/02/2026

We asked Deborah Meaden, entrepreneur and Dragon on Dragons’ Den, how people can discover their ikigai.

Stay tuned to hear what she had to say.

05/02/2026

We’re pleased to be heading back to 100% Optical again this year 👋

If you’re curious about what to expect, hear from last year’s visitors and see why so many choose to stop by.

You’ll find us at Stand F50, where we’ll be chatting about career and ownership opportunities within the Hakim Group family of independent practices.

Follow us on social media for updates!

03/02/2026

OT spoke to optometrists at different stages of their careers as they reflect on the lessons learned during their first year in practice.

From newly qualified practitioners to those with years of experience, they share the light-bulb moments that shaped their early careers. It’s a time when theory meets real-world practice and everyday habits begin to define the kind of optometrist they will become.

Among those featured are Hakim Group optometrists from Scotland, including Holly Shearer from Urquhart Opticians, who qualified in 2022, and Ian Cameron, Managing Director and IP optometrist at Cameron Optometry, who qualified in 2004.

Read the full article here-https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/features/2026/01/31/lessons-from-my-first-year-qualified

29/01/2026

Our annual retreat at the end of 2025 was a chance to pause, reflect and reconnect with purpose, guided by last year’s theme, Live Your Ikigai.

The retreat brought our HG family and community together to share ideas, spark fresh thinking and focus on what really matters as we move forward. From leadership and culture to personal growth and long-term vision, the sessions delivered practical insights that continue to shape our direction.

We also shared updates on key initiatives supporting our HG Vision2030, including partnerships that align with our values and commitment to people.

Read the nine key takeaways from our annual retreat, in OT here-
https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/features/2026/01/08/nine-takeaways-from-the-hakim-group-retreat

27/01/2026

Last year’s annual retreat explored Ikigai, and we asked Tim Tamashiro, guest speaker at our retreat and best-selling author and media personality, to describe what it means to him.

16/01/2026

From bold to classic, here is a snapshot of some of the stylish frames spotted on our teams and guests at HG Annual Retreat 👓🤩

05/01/2026

Monnow Eyecare, a Hakim Group independent opticians in Monmouth, is celebrating a remarkable triple win at the Optometry Wales Awards, earning recognition in every category it entered.

The success comes at a meaningful time for the team, as the practice prepares for a temporary relocation following severe flood damage to its Cinderhill Street premises in November.

The awards recognised three members of the team, who proudly took home Student of the Year, Optical Assistant of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year.

Read more about their awards here- https://businessnewswales.com/monmouth-firm-celebrates-triple-win-at-optometry-wales-awards/

31/12/2025

⭐ On the Cover ⭐…

OT takes a closer look at how optometrists are safeguarding the eyesight of future generations through dedicated myopia management.

For more than a decade, Dr Keyur Patel, optometrist and clinical director at Tompkins, Knight & Son Optometrists, an independent practice within the Hakim Group, has supported children on their myopia management journey.

Over the years, he has come to know far more than their prescriptions. He’s learnt about their hobbies, the sports they love, and the dreams they’re beginning to shape for the future.

As these children have grown, moving from picture books to chapter books and from pencil to pen, there is one part of their lives that Patel is relieved to see staying steady: the progression of their myopia.

Read the full article here- https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/our-journal/december-2025-january-2026/the-cover-story

29/12/2025

Optometrists share their career planning advice for newly qualified practitioners.

The early years of a career offer a valuable chance to experience different practice settings and discover the areas of optometry that truly spark interest.

OT spoke with a range of optometrists about how those just starting out can approach career planning, and also heard from an early career optometrist on their own ambitions. Among those sharing their insight was Anna Lewin, clinical lead optometrist and partner at Haine & Smith Opticians, part of the Hakim Group and Erica Hopwood, Professional Advancement Manager at Hakim Group.

Read the full article here- https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/features/2025/12/06/explore-reflect-be-curious-and-keep-learning-tips-for-early-career-optometrists

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

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Being an independent doesn’t mean that you have to go it alone. The Hakim Group is the largest group of independent opticians in the UK and Ireland and is growing rapidly. Over the past 15 years, the Group has developed a unique and innovative approach that has allowed independent practices to flourish, allowing them to maintain their unique individuality whilst enjoying the benefits of a back-office support system. With an award-winning culture at the heart of its success, the Hakim Group was named as Sunday Times’ Best Company to Work For in 2018. In 2019, it was also named as the Scale Up Business of the Year at the national EY awards.