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We protect the public by setting standards for education, training, performance and conduct amongst opticians in the UK
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The GOC has today launched a consultation on its draft strategy for 2025-30.
Published at 12:00 on 17/04/2024
Latest updates
Rupa Patel and Desislava Pirkova join GOC Council Associates
The GOC has appointed two new Council Associates, Rupa Patel and Desislava Pirkova, who will sit alongside existing Associates, Deepali Modha and Jamie Douglas.
Published on 01/05/2024
New research shows high levels of innovation across GOC registered businesses
Our business registrant survey shows innovation is common and there is an increasing uptake of digital technology, but that workforce pressures are a challenge and there is concern about the future.
Published on 29/04/2024
GOC consults on draft strategy for 2025-30
The GOC has today launched a consultation on its draft strategy for 2025-30.
Published on 17/04/2024
GOC erases Wembley based optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to erase Ibrar Ahmed, an optometrist based in Wembley, from its register.
Published on 28/03/2024