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Hakim Group Practice Partnerships

Hakim | 07.01.2025

Supporting Independent Opticians to Thrive At Hakim Group, we believe independent opticians are the heart of local communities — and we’re here to help them flourish. Our unique joint venture..

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Hakim Group Hosts Inaugural SharkTank for Independent Practices in Scotland

Hakim | 05.12.2024

As covered by Optician Online Hakim Group brought together independent practice partners from across Scotland for the first-ever Scottish SharkTank held last week at the Radisson in Glasgow. Designed to..

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Hakim Group Named Healthcare Business of the Year at the 27th Annual Growing Business Awards

Hakim | 05.12.2024

As covered in industry press with Optometry Today. Hakim Group has been announced as Healthcare Business of the Year at the 27th Growing Business Awards, held at the Hilton London Bankside, in November..

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Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

Hakim | 04.06.2024

Hakim Group is thrilled to announce its recognition in the prestigious annual Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 list. This esteemed accolade is awarded exclusively to companies that meet..

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HG embrace ‘movement’ for mental health awareness

Hakim | 04.06.2024

Team members at Hakim Group HQ joined together for their annual two-hour long walk in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, embracing this year’s theme of ‘movement’. Mental Health Awareness..

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Hakim Group return with regional roadshows to support practice development

Hakim | 24.07.2023

Following a successful inauguration, Hakim Group has returned with their second annual regional roadshows to support independent practices to thrive. Roadshows were held in Bolton, Winchester, Warwick and Edinburgh throughout..

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Podcast with Lorna and the Optical Journal

Hakim | 16.02.2023

Daniel speaks with Lorna Robinson, the head of buying for the Hakim Group. https://lnkd.in/eyzBcDVN

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How practice owners can remain resilient through turbulent times

Hakim | 13.02.2023

Imran Hakim, CEO of Hakim Group, reflects on the current business environment, holding fast to practice values, and the benefit of community   The last normal year that practices had..

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BBC Radio 4 Interview

Hakim | 03.02.2023

Imran Hakim shared his thoughts on Alex Forsyth’s political discussion on BBC Radio 4! Imran joined Dehenna Davison MP, SNP’s Defence Spokesperson Dave Doogan MP, and Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy..

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Hakim Independents Shine at 2022 Optician Awards

Hakim | 07.12.2022

The stars of the optical industry were out in force at the 2022 Optician Awards and it was brilliant to see so many Hakim Group representatives among them – flying..

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The Right Optics podcast with Lorna Robinson

Hakim | 12.09.2022

Our Head of Buying, Lorna Robinson, recently participated in the podcast series “The Right Optics” by Silmo to share her insight and expertise regarding optical retail. Lorna discusses her love..

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Optometrist at Walsh Opticians made a life changing discovery!

Hakim | 19.08.2022

In early July, 2022, an Optometrist at CJM Walsh Ophthalmic Opticians made a life changing discovery. Alexandra has been a qualified optician since 2021 and has worked at the practice..

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Hakim Group launches Equal frame range

Hakim | 10.08.2022

Head of buying at Hakim Group, Lorna Robinson, talks to OT  about the company’s first exclusive frame range, Equal

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Wellbeing on the menu at Hakim Group

Hakim | 10.08.2022

Hakim Group’s mental health steering group campaigns for staff wellbeing by launching a recipe book to boost healthy eating on a budget. This has been led by their head of..

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Hakim Group Takes To The Road

Hakim | 10.08.2022

A series of events to support practice development were held in London, Birmingham and Manchester in June by the Hakim Group. The roadshow was designed to give independent practices the..

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Hakim Group launches regional roadshows to support practice development

Hakim | 14.07.2022

Hakim Group has staged its inaugural regional roadshows to support Independent practices to thrive.   Roadshows were held in London, Birmingham and Manchester throughout June to give practices the chance..

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Hakim Group expands portfolio in Scotland

Hakim | 10.06.2022

Scottish-based independent, Urquhart Opticians, has joined the Hakim Group. The optical group, which has eight practices in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Troon, Prestwick, Kilwinning, Stranraer, Saltcoats and West Kilbride, was originally established..

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Reaching new heights: Hakim Group focuses on wellbeing through walking

Hakim | 25.05.2022

Hakim Group HQ staff walked to Darwen Tower in Lancashire on 12 May in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May). A group of 50 staff spent two hours climbing to..

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“The economy is just like one big, giant hose pipe”

Hakim | 24.05.2022

In an OT  and Hakim Group webinar, behavioural economist, Roger Martin-Fagg, was joined by practice owners from across the five nations to discuss the post-COVID economy and reflect on the impact..

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Hakim Group hosts retreat for 20 Irish practice members

Hakim | 07.05.2022

The Hakim Group has delivered its first retreat for its Irish practices, hosting 20 managers and directors over a weekend in County Galway. The retreat, which took place 22-24 April,..

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Hakim Group welcomes Cameron Optometry

Hakim | 24.04.2022

Scottish independent Cameron Optometry has joined the Hakim Group. Optometrist and managing director of Cameron Optometry, Ian Cameron (pictured), said he was “really excited” about the business’ future with the group. He..

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Value Of Sight to Vulnerable Patients In Isolation

Hakim | 20.04.2022

Value Of Sight to Vulnerable Patients In Isolation In an interview published in Optometry Today, Hakim Group operations director, Zubair Hakim, shared his advice on serving key workers and the..

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Hakim Group delivers first pre-reg retreat

Hakim | 10.03.2022

The educational retreat forms part of Hakim Group’s new programme to support pre-reg optometrists. Hakim Group has hosted an inaugural educational retreat for pre-registration optometrists within the independent group’s practices…

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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Hakim | 20.01.2022

What does happiness mean to you? Head of People, Sally Litchfield, discusses HG’s commitment to ensuring happiness is at the forefront of the group. Read the full article here: https://www.aop.org.uk/ot/professional-support/optical-organisations/2022/01/20/the-pursuit-of-happiness..

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Leading Independents Join Hakim Group

Hakim | 22.10.2021

Leading Independents Join Hakim Group Barnard Levit Optometrists and Tompkins Knight & Son, two of the leading independent optical practices in the UK, have joined the Hakim Group. Barnard Levit..

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Sky News interview with Sam Coates

Hakim | 01.03.2021

The task of the organization, especially the constant quantitative growth and the scope of our activity largely determines the creation of systems of mass participation.

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Hakim Group donates to Royal Bolton Hospital maternity ward

Hakim | 15.12.2020

The task of the organization, especially the constant quantitative growth and the scope of our activity largely determines the creation of systems of mass participation.

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Heavy Lifting: CEO Magazine Feature

Hakim | 04.09.2020

The task of the organization, especially the constant quantitative growth and the scope of our activity largely determines the creation of systems of mass participation.

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Free guidance to independents during Covid-19 crisis

Hakim | 24.06.2020

The task of the organization, especially the constant quantitative growth and the scope of our activity largely determines the creation of systems of mass participation.

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HG Surveys Optical Industry Response To Covid-19

Hakim | 14.05.2020

The task of the organization, especially the constant quantitative growth and the scope of our activity largely determines the creation of systems of mass participation.

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Managing Stress And Time During The Pandemic

Hakim | 21.04.2020

Managing Stress And Time During The Pandemic Personal development and wellbeing are on the agenda of Hakim Group’s new series of webinars for optical professionals during the coronavirus pandemic. Coach..

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Making The Right Choices In Difficult Times

Hakim | 21.04.2020

Making The Right Choices In Difficult Times The Hakim Group will run a third webinar for optical professionals on Tuesday 21st April at 8pm. The webinar will see executive coach,..

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Programme Launched to Support Practice Owners

Hakim | 14.04.2020

Programme Launched to Support Practice Owners A development programme to support practice owners and suppliers achieve business excellence has been launched by the Hakim Group. A series of free webinars..

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SOLVING THE COVID-19 PUZZLE

Hakim | 09.04.2020

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Hakim Group Win National Business Award!

Hakim | 12.11.2019

The Hakim Group has been recognised with a national prize at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards at a ceremony in London. CEO Imran Hakim was named the was..

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Hakim Group Win Double at EY Entrepreneur of The Year Awards

Hakim | 04.07.2019

The Hakim Group scooped two awards at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 awards, including the main overall prize for CEO Imran Hakim. Hakim Group took home the overall..

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HG is Officially UK’s Number 1 ‘Best Company’

Hakim | 26.02.2018

What a night! HG were left seeing double as the UK’s NUMBER ONE Best company to work for at the Sunday Times top 100 awards. Huge congratulations to the many..

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STAR POWER! – HAKIM GROUP IS 30TH BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR IN THE UK!

Hakim | 23.02.2017

We’re delighted to announce that the Hakim Group has come 30th in the Times 100 Best Companies to Work For List! Not only that, but we also received the highest..