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The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its 2024 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and experiences of using eye care services.
Published at 09:00 on 18/07/2024
Latest updates
The General Optical Council appoints Kathryn Foreman as lay Council member
Kathryn's appointment will commence on 1 October. She was appointed by the Privy Council, and will succeed Sinead Burns, whose two terms of office finish at the end of September.
Published on 05/09/2024
GOC earns Bronze Standard award for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We are proud to share that we have achieved a Bronze TIDEmark award from the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) in recognition of our progress in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
Published on 04/09/2024
GOC earns Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
Following an extensive testing process, we have earned the Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to managing our systems and data in a cyber secure manner.
Published on 02/09/2024
GOC notes ABDO as first contact lens qualification to meet new education requirements
The GOC has noted that the Association of British Dispensing Opticians will be the first to deliver a contact lens qualification under the GOC’s new education and training requirements.
Published on 14/08/2024
