Our Dedicated Team

Emma began working for Hepworth and Hall Opticians in 2014 as a Trainee Optical Advisor at our Hindley branch, Barnes Hazel Opticians.

She worked in Hindley for 4 years before taking up the role of Practice Manager at our Atherton store in 2018.

In 2019 she moved to our Pemberton branch and began studying for a Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing at Bradford College.  Emma qualified as a Dispensing Optician in 2022.

Emma loves to bake and whenever possible loves to treat herself to a spa weekend filled with lots of retail therapy too!

Adrian started his career in Optics for Hepworth and Hall Opticians in 1993. He qualified as a Dispensing Optician before also completing his Contact Lens Certificate some years later. Adrian is the General Manager for Hepworth and Hall and undertakes the day to day running of the practices, whilst dispensing quality spectacles. He also hosts specialist clinics for contact lenses, dry eye and has recently obtained his certification in colorimetry.

Outside of work Adrian enjoys supporting the town’s football and rugby teams and gets down to the stadium whenever he can.

Brian started his optical career at Jacksons Opticians in Manchester. After 2 years at Jacksons, he moved to Hepworth and Hall in August 1978 working mainly at the Atherton practice. Brian took over ownership of four Hepworth and Hall practices in 2005.

He is involved in the Local Optical Committee, cricket and organising beer festivals including the Bent and Bong Beer Bash in Atherton which has raised over £750,000 for charity.

Chris has worked in Optics since he left school and first trained as a Dispensing Optician at Bradford College. He worked in Manchester where he also did some glazing in the lab and then gained further experience in Liverpool and London. Chris then returned to study Optometry at Bradford University and went on to work in Leeds Infirmary; a centre for keratoconus, contact lenses for children and corneal grafts.

Chris has been the Optometrist at the Hepworth and Hall Pemberton practice since 1994.

Outside of work Chris loves to cycle (not in lycra though!), swim, walk and has a love for historic buildings.

Elaine joined Hepworth and Hall Opticians in 1996 and has been working at the Pemberton branch ever since. Elaine has a fantastic amount of experience in customer service and has been helping patients pick their perfect pair of glasses for over 23 years!

She is currently the Manager of the Pemberton practice and has completed various training courses in customer services and administration.

Elaine loves socialising with friends, spending time with her family and cooking.

Jean worked in accounts before starting a family and then worked for her own family business for many years, gaining lots of customer service experience. She then started to work for Hepworth and Hall in 1997 as a receptionist but over many years her skills have developed and now she also glazes the spectacles in the lab.

Jean is now mainly based at the Upholland practice and works with Jessica and Kirsty on reception.

In her spare time Jean loves to read, go walking and enjoys cooking with her daughter Clare.

David started working at Hepworth and Hall in 2007 as a trainee Dispensing Optician and in 2010 completed his Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing at Bradford College. David is now a fully qualified Dispensing Optician with over 10 years of experience working in practice.

In his current role as Sales Director, he liaises with suppliers enabling us to offer our customers great value for money without compromising on quality.

David enjoys playing golf and is an active member at Deanwood Golf Club. He also loves to get involved with the local community sports teams.

Jane originally worked for Hepworth and Hall from 1987 until 1997. She later returned in 2007 and has been working solely at the Atherton practice since then. Jane is a Receptionist and Optical Advisor and is one of the first people you interact with when you enter the practice.

Meeting and greeting patients both new and old is something Jane loves about her job! The aim is to build long term relationships by giving each person we see the best service and experience possible.

Outside of work Jane loves to read, crochet and spend time with her husband, children and grandson.

Kara worked at Optical Express in Manchester for 4 years as an optical advisor. She then started to work at Hepworth and Hall Opticians in 2014 as a receptionist. Kara now teaches patients how to insert and remove contact lenses and helps patients with the choice of their spectacle frames.

Kara is a busy mum of two and enjoys reading, socialising and the paranormal!

Racheal completed her masters in science of Optometry at Manchester University. She currently works at Manchester Royal Eye hospital and works for Alan Bowen Optometrist as a Locum Optician.

Outside of work, Rachael is a keen runner and also enjoys baking.

Jean worked in accounts before starting a family and then worked for her own family business for many years, gaining lots of customer service experience. She then started to work for Hepworth and Hall in 1997 as a receptionist but over many years her skills have developed and now she also glazes the spectacles in the lab.

Jean is now mainly based at the Upholland practice and works with Jessica and Kirsty on reception.

In her spare time Jean loves to read, go walking and enjoys cooking with her daughter Clare.

Grace started with Hepworth and Hall in 2022 as an optical adviser. She has over 15 years experience working in optics, specialising in customer service with a passion for helping patients with anything down to dispensing the perfect pair of spectacles, to teaching patients how to insert and remove contact lenses.

Grace also carries out our Colorimetry Assessments at our Atherton branch, helping patients with all visual stress needs.

Outside of work Grace is a busy mum of two who loves a good holiday and enjoys going to the gym in her spare time.