Category: GOC
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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Marc Stoner appointed as General Optical Council’s Director of Corporate Services
I bring with me a passion for public service, said Marc Stoner
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GOC approves resources to support transition to updated education and training requirements
The GOC has approved the three final projects led by SPOKE
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Read More..GOC consults on draft guidance for registrants on maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries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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Vulnerable patients less likely to be happy with eye care services, despite high public satisfaction
More people would turn to an opticians/optometrist practice for eye problems in the first instance
Read More..News from the General Optical Council –
Council discussed findings from two pieces of GOC research: the GOC’s 2025 public perceptions survey
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