Page 46 • The HERALD • 29th October 2026 v THE HERALD - INDEPEDENT AND PROUD OF IT v Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com CHIROPODY/PODIATRY 07895 691290 Kerry Grassick BSc (Hons) Podiatry MRCPod KG PODIATRY First Floor, South Street Shopping Centre, Hythe SO45 6EB * LIFT ACCESS * Email: kerrythepodiatrist@gmail.com www.kgpodiatry.co.uk FOUR SEASONS DENTURE CENTRE MORE THAN JUST A DENTAL LABORATORY If you want the best quality dentures in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment then call today for a free consultation Tel: 023 8084 6443 Mobile: 07919 074360 1 HOUR DENTURE REPAIRS North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton SO45 4RE NEED NEW DENTURES? Next Herald is out on 19th November Specsavers Aims To Take The Anxiety Out Of Eye Tests For Children Specsavers stores across Hampshire are helping local parents to take the fear out of eye health appointments for their little ones. e locally-owned-and-run stores in the county are championing a new, free online tool featuring fun, friendly characters to help families in their local communities think about their child’s eye health, and encouraging them to visit their local store for further advice from local experts. Sam aker, ophthalmic director at the Specsavers stores in Bitterne, Hedge End, Shirley and Totton and regional chair for the Hampshire stores, says: “We know that anxiety around health appointments is a real concern for many parents, and eye tests are often viewed as daunting. But early eye tests can help identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed and impact a child’s learning and development, and they’re NHS funded for under 16s. We hope our Optomonsters characters and interactive online eye prompt will help children feel more comfortable and confident about attending their appointment.” Specsavers has partnered with leading child psychologist Professor Sam Wass, an expert on early years development, to help alleviate appointment anxieties and encourage more eye tests in young children. Professor Wass has revealed that children are o en nervous during new health scenarios because young brains are wired to be cautious of unfamiliar situations. “It’s completely normal for children to feel nervous about healthcare appointments, especially when they’re doing something for the first time,” said Professor Wass. “But these check-ups play a crucial role in supporting healthy development. Correcting vision early can improve learning outcomes and have a real impact on education, confidence and wellbeing.” Specsavers’ new initiative ‘No Scaries in Sight’ gives parents and kids access to a free, interactive online activity. e “sight prompt” activity is fronted by some friendly, reassuring “Optomonsters” and aims to get families thinking about how their child is seeing the world, whilst making the rst appointment feel like a familiar step rather than an unknown one. Parents can visit www.specsavers.co.uk/kidstests to book a free eye test and help ensure their child is ready to see, learn and thrive. ‘No Scaries in Sight’ online tool can be found at: https://www.specsavers. co.uk/eye-test/childrens-eye-test#no-scaries-insight
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