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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 General Optical Council is consulting on a new model of business regulation that would extend regulation to all businesses providing specified restricted functions.
Published at 10:23 on 23/10/2024
Latest updates
GOC erases Plymouth based student dispensing optician from register
The GOC has decided to erase Helen Holman, a student dispensing optician based in Plymouth, from its register.
Published on 24/10/2024
GOC seeks views on changes to business regulation
The General Optical Council is consulting on a new model of business regulation that would extend regulation to all businesses providing specified restricted functions.
Published on 23/10/2024
GOC seeks new registrant and lay Council members
The GOC is seeking to appoint two new members to its Council – one registrant member and one lay member.
Published on 21/10/2024
2024 health and social care regulators report on whistleblowing disclosures published
The GOC has joined nine other health and social care regulators to publish an annual report on whistleblowing disclosures.
Published on 30/09/2024