Leightons Tadley

Branch Manager & Dispensing Optician

ALY PRAGNELL

Aly qualified as a dispensing optician on 2nd July 1987! She has worked for Leightons on and off since 1991 as both a full time employee and self employed locum until June 2014, when she took over the Leightons franchise in Tadley. Tadley has a great, experienced team who have worked together for many years and offer a friendly and professional service to the community. When Aly isn’t working she enjoys walking her young cocker spaniel (named Peg), cooking, seeing friends & spending time with family.

Audiologist

AMANDA DEVENEY (BSC RHAD)

After graduating with a degree in Audiology from the University of Southampton in 2015, Amanda spent three years working as a Clinical Audiologist for the NHS. During this time, Amanda gained valuable clinical expertise and patient-focused experience while working in adult rehabilitation, tinnitus therapy and assisting the ENT department. “As I was born with a hearing impairment, I experienced the benefits of personalised hearing care first-hand. It is the importance of continuity of care that led me to Leightons. Working with Leightons is enjoyable because I have the time to ensure all my patient’s needs are met to the best of my ability. I also have the opportunity to work with and offer a wide variety of top-end hearing aid technology, as well as providing continued aftercare and support. In my spare time, I enjoy playing netball competitively for two district teams, as well as walking my two dogs. I also have a passion for travelling and have been lucky enough to have visited Asia and Australia.”

Caroline graduated from Aston University in 1994. She has been lead optometrist at Tadley for over 19 years and is enthusiastic and experiences. Her relaxed, friendly manner has earned trust from all our loyal patients. Caroline loves her work and appreciates the variety of challenges that a busy clinic brings, including routine eye examinations, OCT and diagnosis of commonly occurring eye conditions. She is married with two boys and two black labradors, Daisy and Buddy.

Claire began her optical career in 1996, qualifying as a dispensing optician in 2004. She has had a varied career, including practice management and training roles. She loves working with the friendly team at Tadley, because they are all as professional as the expert service they provide. When not at work, Claire enjoys spending time with her husband and three year old daughter. Her favourite film is The Goonies!

Angela is a very young 73 years old and has been on the Leightons Tadley team for a robust 19 years! Before that, she worked at the Leightons branch that used to be in Farnborough. She continues to work part time as she enjoys her role and is a familiar friendly face for our longstanding customers. Ang is both a grandmother and great grandmother. When not spending time with her family, she loves travelling to places near and far.

Trainee Dispensing Optician

FABIO CARMO

Having worked in optics for 3 years, Fabio developed a passion for it and decided to pursue his goal of becoming a Dispensing Optician. He will be based at the Tadley practice under Aly and Claire's supervision for the next 3 years, starting his degree in September 2020! When not at work, Fabio enjoys going for long drives, spending time with family and going out for meals with his partner.

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.

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.