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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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GOC launches 2022 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey
We have launched our 2022 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey to gain valuable insights into the optometry and dispensing professions and improve the way we regulate. We encourage all student and fully qualified registrants to take part.
We have launched our 2022 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey to gain valuable insights into the optometry and dispensing professions and improve the way we regulate.
Published at 12:00 on 22/03/2022
Latest updates
Updated independent prescribing education and training requirements published
We have updated education and training requirements for Additional Supply, Supplementary Prescribing and/or Independent Prescribing categories, which came into effect 1 March 2022.
Published on 13/04/2022
GOC calls for evidence on need to change the Opticians Act
The GOC has launched a call for evidence on the need for change to the Opticians Act and a consultation on associated GOC policies.
Published on 28/03/2022
GOC meets 17 of 18 Standards for Good Regulation
We have met 17 of the 18 PSA Standards of Good Regulation, meeting all of the Standards in General Standards, Guidance and Standards, Registration, and Education and Training.
Published on 23/03/2022
GOC launches 2022 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey
We have launched our 2022 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey to gain valuable insights into the optometry and dispensing professions and improve the way we regulate.
Published on 22/03/2022