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Hakim Group hosts ABDO leaders for centenary visit
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The Hakim Group (HG) welcomed Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) president Brenda Rennie and chief executive Alistair Bridge to its Darwen, Lancashire headquarters. This visit was conducted as part of celebrations marking the 100-year anniversary of dispensing optics. The event highlights the collaboration between the two organizations during a significant milestone year for the profession. Reporting from ABDO Dispensing Optics Online on October 12, 2026, confirms the presence of senior ABDO leadership at the HG facility in Darwen. The digest reflects only the provided information regarding the hosting of these specific leaders for the centenary occasion.
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- ABDO Dispensing Optics OnlineHakim Group hosts ABDO leaders at Darwen headquarters for dispensing optics centenary
The Hakim Group (HG) welcomed Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) president Brenda Rennie and chief executive Alistair Bridge to its Darwen, Lancashire headquarters as part of celebrations marking 100 years of the dispensing optician profession. The visit included a listening session with more than 50 participants from HG’s network, covering career progression, lens developments, emerging technologies, and patient expectations. HG founder Imran Hakim emphasized the technical and clinical expertise of dispensing opticians in independent practices. Gillian Twyning, HG clinical governance manager and ABDO board member, highlighted the significance of recognizing the profession’s achievements. HG operates nearly 600 independent practices across the UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands, focusing on professional development and career pathways within eyecare.