We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK
We protect the public by setting standards for education, training, performance and conduct amongst opticians in the UK
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We are seeking three new members to join our Companies Committee, which advises and gives assistance to our Council on matters relating to GOC business registrants (called ‘body corporates’).
Published at 12:00 on 01/11/2022
Latest updates
GOC suspends Bristol based optometrist
The GOC has decided to suspend Alistair Aiken, an optometrist based in Bristol, from its register for six months.
Published on 09/11/2022
Recruitment starts for new Companies Committee members
We are seeking three new members to join our Companies Committee, which advises and gives assistance to our Council on matters relating to GOC business registrants (called ‘body corporates’).
Published on 01/11/2022
GOC erases optometrist based in London
The GOC has decided to erase Malti Amin, an optometrist based in London, from its register.
Published on 07/10/2022
GOC erases Croydon based student dispensing optician
The General Optical Council has decided to erase Tina Stevens, a student dispensing optician based in Croydon, from its register.
Published on 05/10/2022
