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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 GOC has launched its new corporate strategy. It sets out a new vision, safe and effective eyecare for all, and a new mission to protect the public by upholding high standards in eye care services.
Published at 10:00 on 01/04/2025
Latest updates
GOC appoints Siddhant Majithia to its Council Associate Scheme
The General Optical Council has appointed Siddhant Majithia, an independent prescribing optometrist, as a Council Associate.
Published on 20/05/2025
GOC suspends Southampton optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to suspend Minal Thaker, an optometrist based in Southampton, from its register for four months.
Published on 12/05/2025
GOC erases Belfast based student optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to erase Sean Hughes, a student optometrist based in Belfast, from its register.
Published on 16/04/2025
Optical regulator announces reappointment of Frank Munro and appointment of Raymond Curran and Cathy Yelf to its Council
Frank Munro has been reappointed as registrant member for a further four-year term, while Raymond Curran and Cathy Yelf have been appointed as registrant and lay members respectively.
Published on 01/04/2025
