OUR TEAM

Paul graduated from Birmingham University in 2007 with an honours degree and now undertakes clinics at Birmingham Eye Hospital and here at Shrewsbury Optometry. Paul is chair of our local optical society and advises the Betsi Cadwaladr University (UHB) and Powys Teaching Health Board (THB), on various aspects of services in Optometry, on which he has a vast knowledge. In his leisure time, Paul is a gifted musician and plays in a band. For anyone who has taken a trip on the North Wales narrow-gauge steam railway, you may have seen a black faced character shoveling coal into the burner, that would be Paul!

Lucy has been a breath of fresh air for the entire team since she took on the role of practice manager having been with the practice for a number of years. Her enthusiasm for the role, and the joy she brings to work every day is infectious. We've yet to find a situation that she can't handle with ease, and the behind the scenes day to day management of the practice runs like clockwork with lots of humour as well as hard work!

Elizabeth has been involved in the world of Optics since the age of sixteen and has over 30 years of experience. What she doesn't know about lenses can be written on the back of a postage stamp! As well as her unrivalled knowledge of lens technology, Elizabeth is solely responsible for every frame we currently stock, and hand picks these from the various ranges manufacturers provide. In this way, Elizabeth has an absolute understanding on both frame design and materials, enabling the best frame selection for the client needs. Elizabeth is married with two children, and enjoys spending time with the family and can often be found camping in the forest of dean during the summer months!

Wendy like Elizabeth, brings a wealth of experience in Optics to the team. We were fortunate in persuading Wendy to join our team in 2017. Wendy has been an incredible attribute to our team, and we can now proudly boast a combined experience of over 50 years worth of optical experience in our Optical dispensing staff.

Deborah is the most vocal member of the team, and is rarely seen without a smile on her face! She is responsible for all the financial aspects of the NHS service the practice provides as well as the practice accounts. Deborah is married with two children and enjoys spending time with the family, cooking family meals and holidays in the sun!

Sue has been with the practice many years, and is responsible for all the management of front of house staff, ensuring the smooth running of the reception desk. She is completely unflappable and has an ability to multi task like no other! Sue enjoys watching horse racing, hill walking, attending classic car events & is an avid cricket watcher. She also enjoys spending time with her family.