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Issue 7, February 2011
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GOC consults on new Fitness to Practise Rules
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We are now seeking feedback on potential changes to our Fitness to Practise Rules. We have launched a consultation, closing on 29 April, to invite opinions on the proposed new Rules.
The potential changes are designed to speed up the FTP process, make it fairer and more transparent, and ensure the rules reflect recent legal developments.
Find out more and respond to the consultation
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Consultation Framework updated
We have updated and relaunched
our Consultation Framework.
Originally published in March 2009, it sets out the principles by which we seek to involve you in our work, and underlines our commitment in this area.
Find out more and read the new framework
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Raising public awareness
For the next three months, our leaflet ‘Check your optician is registered’ will be available from 7,000 GP surgeries and 1,200 pharmacies.
According to 2010 research for the College of Optometrists, one in five people have never had a sight test or haven’t had one in the past five years. This public campaign aims to raise awareness about optometrists and dispensing opticians, and their importance in maintaining good eye health.
Find out more or download a copy of the leaflet
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GOC backs education roadshows
Optical bodies and high street opticians
are working together to encourage more young people to choose optics as a career.
The Careers in Optics Working Group has piloted a roadshow to encourage teenagers to take up the profession.
Find out more about the roadshows here
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We have sent you this news update because we regard you as a key GOC stakeholder and would like to hear your views on our work. GOC Stakeholder Update is designed to let you know how you can get involved in GOC policy and other developments, and is sent approximately four times a year. We will not share your contact details with any third party. If you do not wish to receive GOC Stakeholder Update, please email sgrier@optical.org with ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject line.
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