The Code of Conduct provides guidance to assist members in undertaking their duties and outlines corporate and individual responsibilities of the Council and our statutory duty to promote, protect and maintain the health and safety of the public.
The GOC has appointed Janice McCrudden as its first Head of Optometric Advice to ensure its work is informed by high‑quality, independent clinical insight and professional expertise across its core functions.
Our public perceptions research looks at the public’s views and experiences of using eye care services. The research was carried out by DJS Research, interviewing a representative sample of 2,014 people in the UK between 9 February - 2 March 2026.
Steve Brooker, Director of Regulatory Strategy, discusses the GOC's upcoming consultation on a proposed draft updated statement on the testing of sight.
Enventure Research was commissioned to explore patient and public views on sight testing using teleoptometry models to inform the GOC’s review of its 2013 statement on testing of sight
The GOC has signed up to the Workforce Race Equity in Health and Social Care: Shared Principles for Regulators to help tackle longstanding racism experienced by health and social care staff.
The General Optical Council (GOC) has decided to erase Bansri Rughani and Sapna Bariya from its register, and suspend Meera Patel and Maneeka Kothari from its register for two months.
Leonie Milliner, GOC Chief Executive and Registrar, discusses the key projects the GOC will deliver over the next business year to achieve its vision of safe and effective eye care for all.
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to learn more about registrants’ work experiences, including views on their job satisfaction, working conditions, and plans for the future.
