Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
New research on a risk-based framework for the testing of sight
The likelihood of these risks occurring was considered to be low.
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Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning elects Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom as Chair
Dr Gillian Rudduck has been elected as the new chair of the Clinical Council for Eye Health Commissioning
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Marc Stoner appointed as General Optical Council’s Director of Corporate Services
I bring with me a passion for public service, said Marc Stoner
Read More..Standardisation of electronic health records in eye care called for by RCO
Standardised electronic health records (EHRs) are essential to safe and effective patient care,
Read More..Scottish Government confirms 4% Uplift for August 2025
Scottish Government confirms 4% Uplift for August 2025
Read More..GOC suspends Dollar based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Dollar in Scotland, from its register for four months.
Read More..GOC consults on draft guidance for registrants on maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries
We welcome registrants’ views on the drafts to ensure the guidance is as effective and comprehensive as possible
Read More..GOC suspends Liverpool based optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Liverpool, from its register for three months.
Read More..Response to GOC consultation on regulation of optical businesses
A summary of the omnibus survey is here, and the data tables are here.
Read More..Knowledge Hub to support implementation of the ETR for three years
In March 2025, Council agreed to use £210k of strategic reserves to continue to run the Hub
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