How much does a home eye test cost in Essex?

NHS-funded for eligible housebound patients and care home residents at no cost. Private home eye tests are £95-120.

Which areas of Essex do you cover?

Rayleigh, Hockley, Rochford, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Wickford, Basildon, Southend, Chelmsford, Braintree, Brentwood, Harlow, Maldon, Witham, Clacton, Colchester and surrounding areas.

Templeman Opticians — Home Eye Tests Essex | Care Home Optician

Q: How quickly can you repair broken glasses?

48-hour emergency response compared to 2-4 weeks from national providers.

Q: Do you provide care home block contracts?

Yes, annual block contracts from £6,000/year covering all resident eye care, NHS claims, CQC documentation, and staff training.

Q: Are you DBS checked and GOC registered?

Yes, all optometrists hold enhanced DBS certificates and GOC registration.

What We Do

Care Home & Home Visit Eye Tests

Same optometrist every visit. NHS claims handled. CQC documentation included. 48hr emergency repairs.

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Home Eye Tests

Complete eye exam in your own home. NHS-funded for housebound patients and care home residents. Private £95-£120.

NHS Free or £95-120

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Care Home Contracts

All residents tested in one visit. Block contracts from £6,000/year. Includes NHS claims, CQC docs, staff training, emergency repairs.

From £6,000/year

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Emergency Repairs

48-hour response — not 2-4 weeks. Priority for contract homes. Free for block contract residents.

Free for contracts

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Prescription Glasses

Mobile frame selection. NHS voucher frames included. Private frames from £89. We return to fit and adjust.

Voucher or £89+

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CQC Documentation

Full records, training certs, annual compliance reports. Ready for CQC inspections. Included in contracts.

Included

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Staff Training

"Recognising Vision Problems in Dementia Patients" — £150/session. CQC-aligned. Included in Professional+ contracts.

£150/session

Locations

Covering All of Essex

Rayleigh
Hockley
Rochford
Hadleigh
Benfleet
Wickford
Basildon
Southend-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea
Westcliff-on-Sea
Chelmsford
Braintree
Brentwood
Harlow
Maldon
Witham
Clacton-on-Sea
Colchester
Canvey Island
Billericay
Grays
Stanford-le-Hope
Thundersley
Shoeburyness

Why Us

What Makes Templeman Different

National providers send rotating staff and stopped group testing. We haven't.

Same Optometrist Every Visit

Residents build genuine relationships. We learn their needs, preferences, and medical history.

Direct Mobile Contact

Personal number — no call centres, no hold music, no ticket numbers. Text or call anytime.

Zero Admin Burden

We handle 100% of NHS claims, scheduling, reminders, invoicing. One quarterly report.

48hr Emergency Repairs

National providers quote 2-4 weeks. We're there within 48 hours. Priority same-day for contract homes.

Dementia Specialists

Adapted techniques for residents with cognitive conditions. Extra time, expert communication.

Essex-Born, Family-Run

Not a corporate chain. We're part of the community. We understand local care homes.

FAQs

Common Questions

How much does a home eye test cost?

NHS-funded (free) for eligible patients. Private tests £95-120.

How quickly can you repair broken glasses?

48-hour emergency response. National providers quote 2-4 weeks.

Do you provide care home block contracts?

Yes — £6,000-25,000/year covering all resident eye care.

Are you DBS checked and GOC registered?

Yes. All optometrists hold enhanced DBS and GOC registration.

What is domiciliary eye care?

An optometrist visits the patient at home or care home for a full eye exam.

Which areas do you cover?

All of Essex — Rayleigh to Colchester and everywhere in between.

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