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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 suspends Cardiff based dispensing optician from register
The GOC has decided to suspend Bethan John, a dispensing optician based in Cardiff, Wales, from its register for twelve months.
Published on 09/12/2024
GOC seeks two new Council Associates
The GOC is seeking to appoint two new Council Associates to join the GOC in 2025, at least one of whom is a dispensing optician.
Published on 09/12/2024
GOC publishes UK Optical Education 2024 Report
We have published our UK Optical Education 2024 Report for GOC approved qualifications, providing an analysis of the education and training of optical students and a commentary on sector developments.
Published on 03/12/2024
GOC suspends Birmingham based optometrist from its register
The GOC has decided to suspend Imaad Amanat, an optometrist based in Birmingham, from its register for six months.
Published on 22/11/2024
