About the GOC

We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct amongst opticians. We currently register around 26,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses.

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News & Press Releases

News from Council 16 May 2013

News from our 16 May Council meeting, including a discussion of the Francis Inquiry, a consultation on fitness to practise guidance and new committee chairs - press release

21 May 2013

News from Council 16 May 2013 News from Council 16 May 2013

News from our 16 May Council meeting, including a discussion of the Francis Inquiry, a consultation on fitness to practise guidance and new committee chairs - press release

21 May 2013

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Use the MyGOC area of our website to find CET in your local area, log your points or update your contact details: 

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Use the MyGOC area of our website to find CET in your local area, log your points or update your contact details: 

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Student retention - eight weeks to go

Closing Date 15 July 2013

26% of 4436 students

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