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The GOC has today published a summary of the responses it received to its Education Strategic Review Call for Evidence. This shows a broad consensus across the sector that the system of optical education and training is in need of change and that there is an appetite for this - press release
Council welcomed the detailed and considered submissions that were received from over 50 stakeholders in response to the call for evidence on the Education Strategic Review. They discussed and approved the publication of an independent report summarising the responses and agreed the next steps for the project - press release
GOC welcomes Professional Standards Authority performance review
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today welcomed the Professional Standards Authority’s (The Authority) 2015-16 performance review report. The GOC has met 22 of The Authority’s 24 Standards of Good Regulation.
GOC statement on Adlens adjustable focus spectacles
Our statement on Adlens adjustable focus spectacles
GOC appoints new Chief Executive
The General Optical Council (GOC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Vicky McDermott as its new Chief Executive and Registrar. Vicky, who will take up the position on 4 September 2017, will replace Samantha Peters, the current Chief Executive and Registrar - press release
Coventry-based optometrist suspended
The General Optical Council (GOC), the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has suspended Mohamed Saleem Patel, an optometrist based in Coventry, from its register for a period of nine months.
GOC publishes guidance on gaining valid consent
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today published guidance on obtaining valid consent to assist registrants in meeting its standards of practice - press release
GOC thanks optical industry and patients for Love Your Lenses support
The General Optical Council is today thanking all of the eyecare professionals, patients, employers, manufacturers and professional bodies who helped spread the word about good contact lens care during Love Your Lenses Week - press release
GOC publishes Strategic Plan for next three years
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today published its Strategic Plan for 2017/20, with a strong focus on the future of education in the optical professions.
GOC removes 171 registrants after renewal deadline passes
The General Optical Council (GOC) has removed 140 individual practitioners and 31 bodies corporate from its registers for failing to renew their registration for the year 2017/2018 – less than 1% of registrants.
