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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 has published the findings of its Registrant Survey 2022, which provides unique insights into the changing nature of the optical workforce.
Published at 12:00 on 03/08/2022
Latest updates
GOC suspends Blackburn based optometrist
The General Optical Council has decided to suspend Christopher Hurst, an optometrist based in Blackburn, from its register for six months.
Published on 12/08/2022
GOC suspends West Midlands based optometrist
The GOC has decided to suspend Mohammed Nawaz, an optometrist based in the West Midlands, from its register for four months.
Published on 08/08/2022
Watch our explainer video on new education and training requirements
We have produced a short animation which outlines our new education and training requirements and why we introduced them.
Published on 04/08/2022
GOC survey provides insight into changing nature of the optical workforce
The General Optical Council has published the findings of its Registrant Survey 2022, which provides unique insights into the changing nature of the optical workforce.
Published on 03/08/2022
