General Optical Council

GOC mission and values

Our Mission

To protect and promote the health and safety of the public.

Our Values

We are responsible, forward thinking and principled

Responsible

We inspire confidence because:

• We make clear, well-reasoned, evidence based decisions
• We account for our actions and are open to scrutiny
• We apply our resources in a targeted and proportionate manner
   

Forward thinking

We make a difference because:

• We pursue defined goals and measure our results 
• We are progressive, innovative and agile in our ways of working
• We achieve and deliver more by working collaboratively
• We are a learning organisation committed to continuous improvement
   

Principled

We build trust because:

• We gain respect through our credibility, integrity and high standards
• We listen openly, act responsively and communicate honestly 
• We behave consistently and fairly to everyone
• We foster a positive and productive culture