Leightons Alton

Branch Manager & Dispensing Optician

ANGELICA KEEL

Angelica is a trained and qualified dispensing optician at Leightons, she has worked in a supporting role in various branches, before coming to Alton as manager in 2001. Following a short time off for her maternity leave, has returned to Alton part time, working alongside a small team, some of whom , like her, are part of the furniture, others fairly new to the Alton Team. When Angelica is not at work she enjoys spending time walking in the countryside and by the coast and some (definitely fair weather) cycling. Alton looks forward to welcoming you to their branch and taking care of your eyecare needs.

Optometrist

CHARLOTTE HEATH

Charlotte is a fully qualified Optometrist and has been working at Alton since 2006. She works alongside Dispensing Opticians Angelica & Leonie. When not in work she can be found chasing after her two young children, (therefore comes to work for a rest!).

Natalie Joined Leightons in June 2020 and has enjoyed every minute of it. She qualified as an Optometrist in 2016 and after brief time with other Opticians, she has happily made Leightons her home. Outside of work Natalie is a avid thespian and regularly performs with Walton and Weybridge Amateur Operatic Society (WWAOS). She can’t help but bring her theatrical personality to work and is known as a witty and cheerful practitioner (and occasionally the “singing optometrist”, practicing her lines between patients!).

Wax Removal Clinician

Debbie Lambden

Debbie had worked in the optical industry for five years before deciding to venture into the world of audiology as a Wax Removal Clinician at Leightons. Debbie loves life at Leightons because… She is able to provide her patients with a service that can really change their hearing and day-to-day life. She also loves to build a rapport with all her patients and the opportunity to do so is something she finds very rewarding. Outside of work, Debbie enjoys… Winding down in an evening with a bit of cross stitch, watching films (especially Marvel) and adores cats.

Optical Hearing Assistant

LUCY BARNES

Lucy joined the Leightons family in 2023 as an Optical Hearing Assistant. Lucy loves life at Leightons because… She has the opportunity to meet and create lasting relationships with our patients on a daily basis. Outside of work, Lucy enjoys… Social media, walking and going for a swim.

Audiologist & Hearing Aid Consultant

Caitlin Wakefield

It was Caitlin’s passion for helping people which led her towards a career within audiology and saw her undertake an Audiology degree, which she completed in 2015, whilst she was living in South Africa. Whilst in South Africa, Caitlin gained valuable experience working across a number of different roles, including a tuberculosis hospital, a school for the deaf and has even been able to help develop university courses on hearing loss and child development. In 2021, Caitlin decided to relocate to England from South Africa, where she began working with paediatrics and in the field of early intervention. Before starting at Leightons in January 2022, she spent some time working for the NHS. “I decided to join Leightons as I wanted to be in an environment that prioritises patient care, and allows me the opportunity to partner with patients to offer them the best level of service and ensure that their needs are met. I feel very fortunate that I am able to work with people to improve their connections with their loved ones.” Outside of work, Caitlin enjoys hiking with her partner and the outdoors. She can be often found exploring new hiking trails or curled up with a good book at the weekends.