Over 200 pairs of glasses provided to those experiencing homelessness across Yorkshire

Since March 2024, Specsavers has partnered with VCHP, providing 271 people throughout Yorkshire with access to much-needed eyecare.

- By Paige Turner Contributor

A dedicated team of opticians brought clear vision to the lives of 231 individuals experiencing homelessness by providing essential vision care and glasses via a successful pilot delivered across Yorkshire.

Between March 2024 — March 2025, Specsavers partnered with Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP) to ensure that people affected by homelessness have access to the care they need.

Optometrists from Specsavers’ Bradford and York home visits team - a specialist team of mobile opticians - provided access to much-needed eye care to 271 people across 16 homelessness support centres in York, Scarborough, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, Bridlington, and Leeds.

‘The pop-up clinics focused on maintaining visitors’ eye health and vision, as well as detecting any broader eye issues. Almost 10% of visitors required a referral for further treatment, highlighting the importance of this service.

One of the attendees, Miroslav, received a free eye test at Scarborough’s Rainbow Centre—a charity that offers practical help to anyone in need of food, shelter, clothing, and other essentials.