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Response to the petition for the General Optical Council to be investigated for conflict of interest
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News from Council 13 May 2020
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PSA statement on petition to investigate GOC
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GOC response on re-opening optical practices statement
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GOC welcomes the Professional Standards Authority performance review
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest information
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GOC welcomes guidance from The College of Optometrists on Leicester and Scotland
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Tim Parkinson appointed to the GOC Council
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Recently published statement during the COVID-19 emergency
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Recently published statement during the COVID-19 emergency (CET)
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Statement on registrants working in different settings during COVID-19 emergency
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Statement on CET during the COVID-19 emergency
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Statement on infection prevention and control during the COVID-19 pandemic
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GOC consults on 2020-27 Strategic Plan
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GOC position of proposed apprenticeship standard
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GOC statement on University of Portsmouth Masters of Optometry programme
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Love Your Lenses Week: Watch the Land The Message video
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GOC publishes Brexit - frequently asked questions
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Lesley Longstone appointed as permanent GOC Chief Executive and Registrar
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News from Council 13 February 2019
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GOC encourages ESR responses with three weeks to go
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Vicky McDermott stands down as GOC Chief Executive and Registrar
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Love Your Lenses Week to focus on helping practitioners to land the safety message
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GOC Business Standards consultation receives positive response from the optical sector
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Over 97 per cent of registrants meet CET requirements
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Annual Healthcare Regulators’ Whistleblowing Report 2020 Published
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GOC sets out its commitment to anti-racism
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GOC statement on the Education Strategic Review
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Statement on the re-opening of optical practices during the COVID-19 emergency
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GOC launches consultation on Continuing Education and Training scheme
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Revised statement on the re-opening of optical practices
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Recently published statements during the COVID-19 emergency
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Statement on the provision of essential eye services in England
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GOC response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency
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GOC succesfully removes reported illegal spectacle sales on Amazon
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GOC sets out position on lissamine green
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Dr David Parkins reappointed as a member of GOC Council
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Statement on referrals for cataract surgery
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Help us build the new GOC website
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News from Council 26 February 2020
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GOC publishes guidance on disclosing confidential information
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Coronavirus COVID-19: Latest guidance from the DHSC and PHE
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Lidl withdraws spectacles being sold illegally
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GOC issues withdrawal notice to University of Portsmouth Master of Optometry programme
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News from Council - 15 July 2020
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GOC consultation on temporary changes to our Optometry Quality Assurance Handbook
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GOC launches ESR consultation on updated education and training requirements
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GOC response to concerns raised by Association of British Dispensing Opticians about the Education Strategic Review
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GOC approves temporary changes to Optometry Handbook and Supervision Policy
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GOC statement on service of registration notices during the COVID-19 emergency
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Statement on use of technology during the COVID-19 emergency
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GOC announces the departure of Director of Strategy Alistair Bridge and the appointment of Leonie Milliner as Senior Education Adviser
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Dr Subo Shanmuganathan steps down as interim Director of Education
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News from Council 13 November 2019
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Principles for good practice issued to protect patients online
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GOC shares 2016-18 CET cycle evaluation report
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GOC launches ESR expert advisory groups
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GOC publishes research in to risk in the optical professions
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GOC announces launch of new business standards website
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FTP and Education Teams unavailable 4 October 2019
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GOC welcomes the Professional Standards Authority Performance Review (1)
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GOC pilots enhanced triage process for FTP complaints
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Public Statement about The University of Portsmouth's Optometry Programme
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Research reveals public perceptions of opticians
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News from Council 10 July 2019
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GOC shares Fitness to Practise insights with optical business registrants
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Regulators unite to support reflective practitioners across healthcare
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Professor Deborah Bowman MBE appointed to GOC Council
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GOC welcomes ASA ruling on iSpyEyes
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News from Council 15 May 2019
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GOC encourages eligible optical businesses to register
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GOC registrants demonstrate their continued fitness to practise
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GOC publishes new Standards for Optical Businesses
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GOC consults on draft guidance: disclosing confidential information
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GOC co-commissions research into Regulated Qualifications Framework level for GOC approved qualifications
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GOC response to joint statement on concerns about funding for Education Strategic Review
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GOC launches public consultation on COVID-19 statements
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Latest information on COVID-19 'firebreak lockdown' from Welsh Government
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GOC response to petition to stop multiples exploiting optometrists and endangering patients
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GOC shares recommendations on RQF levels for optometrists and dispensing opticians
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Recruitment begins for ethnic minority healthcare staff COVID-19 research study
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GOC launches new FtP Focus learning bulletin
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GOC signs letter in recognition of registrants during the COVID-19 emergency
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Update to process for EEA and Swiss National applicants
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GOC to contribute to new research on the effect of COVID-19 on BAME healthcare workers
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News from Council 11 November
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Joint statement from Chief Executives of statutory regulators of health and social care professionals - January 2021
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Statement on national lockdowns
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Applications for Scottish and Welsh Council members to close Sunday 10 January
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Important update: system error generated email from GOC
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Statement on Tier 4 restrictions in areas of England from 20 December 2020
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Optometry Wales Chair to stand down and take up General Optical Council role
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New issue of FtP FOCUS bulletin launched
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GOC statement in response to Department of Health and Social Care consultation
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GOC announces Dr Anne Wright CBE as new Chair of Council
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GOC Council approves new education and training requirements for dispensing opticians and optometrists
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News from Council 10 February 2021
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As an optical professional, should I be vaccinated against COVID-19?
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Recruitment for Scottish registrant Council member
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Message from Dr Anne Wright CBE, new GOC Chair
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GOC welcomes the Professional Standards Authority Review Performance Review 2019/20
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GOC shares insights from public perceptions research
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COVID-19 statements consultation report published
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GOC launches 2021 registrant survey
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How the GOC can support you to Speak Up
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Consultation on CET exceptions policy
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GOC co-signs letter in support of optometrists and dispensing opticians during the COVID-19 emergency
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Optical practice staff in England can now book their vaccination appointment
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How the GOC is supporting LGBT+ History month
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New business plan for 2021-22
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New education and training requirements published
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GOC publishes response to COVID-19 statements consultation
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Temporary changes to Optometry Handbook and Supervision policy extended
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GOC shares findings from therapeutic prescribing literature review
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Statement on misrepresentation and false endorsement of Age-related Macular Degeneration Treatment
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GOC searches for new Chief Executive
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GOC response to Department of Health and Social Care consultation on regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public
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Nicholas Yeo joins Nominations Committee
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GOC commissions Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education
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September 2021 statement: GOC Independent Prescribing handbook requirements
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GOC win diversity and inclusion award
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GOC launches consultation on new requirements for Contact Lens Opticians
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Two thirds of healthcare workers lacked access to appropriate PPE during first lockdown
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News from Council - 22 September 2021
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Annual report on whistleblowing from healthcare regulators published
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PSA report into ethical experiences of healthcare professionals during COVID-19 pandemic
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GOC publishes updated Continuing Education and Training (CET) exceptions policy
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Fourth issue of FtP Focus: on the road to a hearing
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A focus on Education requirements for Optometry and Dispensing Optics
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GOC launches consultation on new approach to illegal practice
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GOC publishes consultations on service of statutory notices by email, remote hearings, and indicative sanctions
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GOC appoints Frank Munro as new registrant council member
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GOC publishes new Speaking Up guidance for registrants
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GOC appoints Leonie Milliner as new Chief Executive and Registrar
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GOC shares insights from 2021 registrant survey
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GOC launches vital consultation on new requirements for independent prescribing qualifications
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Sector clinical guidance on infection control measures in England after 19 July
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News from Council 14 July 2021
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Delivering safe eye care during easement of COVID-19 restrictions
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'Never Events' framework to protect patients, public and registrants
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New issue of FtP FOCUS on Case Examiners
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Judgement concerning electronic service
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The General Optical Council launches new website
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News from Council – 8 December 2021
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GOC Council approves updated requirements for independent prescribing categories
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New issue of FtP FOCUS focuses on Fitness to Practise Committee
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GOC publishes new policy on service of notices by email
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2021 registrant survey: The future of the optical workforce in the UK
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GOC appoints optometrists to new Council Associate roles
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GOC response to Government consultation on removing COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of deployment for health and social care staff
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GOC appoints Steve Brooker as Director of Regulatory Strategy
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GOC co-signs letter on the importance of vaccinations
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News from Council - 16 March 2022
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GOC Council approves updated requirements for contact lens opticians
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GOC launches 2022 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey
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GOC meets 17 of 18 Standards for Good Regulation
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GOC calls for evidence on need to change the Opticians Act
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GOC Council Statement on situation in Ukraine
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Updated independent prescribing education and training requirements published
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GOC co-signs letter to student optometrists and student dispensing opticians on vaccinations
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UCLan MSci and MSc optometry programmes fully approved
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Update on competencies process for international applicants
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All UK nations move to COVID-19 ‘green phase’
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New 2022-23 Business Plan published
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Call for New Council Committee Members
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Acting Director of Regulatory Strategy Marcus Dye to depart General Optical Council
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GOC announces Nigel Sully and John Cappock as new Independent Committee Members
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Call for evidence on Opticians Act 1989 and consultation on associated GOC policies
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News from Council – 29 June 2022
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GOC Council approves updated illegal practice protocol
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GOC reveals insights from public perceptions research
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The GOC call for evidence on the Opticians Act 1989 has closed
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University of Huddersfield optometry programme receives full approval
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GOC survey provides insight into changing nature of the optical workforce
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Watch our explainer video on new education and training requirements
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Updated contact lens optician education and training requirements published
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CPD registrant record review and provider audit guides launched
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GOC seeks to appoint two new Council members
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Eleven new members appointed to our Council’s Committees
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Statement from the Chair of the General Optical Council, Dr Anne Wright CBE and the GOC’s Chief Executive and Registrar, Leonie Milliner
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News from Council – 21 September 2022
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Annual Healthcare Regulators’ Whistleblowing Report 2022 published
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Recruitment starts for new Companies Committee members
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2021-2022 Annual Report published
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GOC announces registrant fees for 2023/24
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News from Council – 7 December 2022
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GOC launches consultation on the process for registrants to update their registered gender
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New registrant and lay Council members appointed
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GOC commissions SPOKE to establish Knowledge Hub
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Join us at 100% Optical
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Become a Council Associate
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GOC notes Ulster University and Cardiff University as first to meet new education and training requirements
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GOC welcomes DHSC consultation outcome on reforming legislation
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Recruitment begins for CPD Provider Auditors and Registrant CPD Record Reviewers
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GOC announces three new Business Representatives on Companies Committee
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PSA review concludes that the General Optical Council meets all Standards of Good Regulation
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GOC launches 2023 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey
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News from Council - 22 March 2023
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GOC announces death of former Chair Gareth Hadley
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GOC publishes response to call for evidence on the Opticians Act and associated policies
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GOC appoints two new Council Associates
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SPOKE releases third project looking at admissions and recruitment, for optometry and dispensing optics qualifications
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GOC looks to appoint ten new members to its Hearings Panel
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New research shows high levels of public satisfaction and trust in optical professions
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GOC seeks Clinical and Legal Advisers
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GOC notes ABDO and UCLan as first dispensing qualifications to meet new education requirements
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Positions available on our Investigation Committee
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News from Council – 28 June 2023
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GOC launches consultation on new registration requirements for optical professionals trained outside the UK
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New research reveals many GOC registrants are subject to bullying, harassment, abuse, and discrimination at work
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GOC erases Crewe based dispensing optician from register
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GOC suspends Bradford based optometrist from register
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GOC notes Aston as first independent prescribing qualification to meet new education and training requirements
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Statement on Suleman vs GOC High Court judgment
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Providers set to deliver updated qualifications from autumn 2023
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GOC launches consultation on verification of contact lens specifications and definition of aftercare statement
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GOC appoints ten new members to Hearings Panel
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News from Council – 27 September 2023
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Annual Healthcare Regulators’ Whistleblowing Report 2023 published
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New members appointed to Investigation Committee
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GOC suspends Stanmore based optometrist from register
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Dionne Spence, Director of Regulatory Operations to depart General Optical Council
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GOC seeks registrant Council member
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Opportunities for dispensing opticians available on our Investigation Committee
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Regulator and sector organisations move to tackle significant levels of bullying, harassment and discrimination in optical professions
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GOC suspends Chertsey based optometrist from register
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GOC suspends Chichester based optometrist from register
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GOC publishes 2021/22 education annual monitoring sector report
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GOC suspends Bradford based dispensing optician from register
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GOC achieves Customer Excellence Standard
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GOC erases Harpenden based optometrist from register
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GOC suspends Littlehampton based optometrist from register
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Registrants to be able to gain self-directed specialty points following review of GOC’s Continuing Professional Development scheme
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Shailesh Varsani joins Investigation Committee
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GOC erases suspended Bodedern based dispensing optician from register
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GOC erases High Wycombe based dispensing optician from register
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GOC publishes annual report for 2023
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GOC announces registrant fees for 2024-25
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GOC welcomes draft section 60 order on Regulating Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates
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News from Council – 13 December 2023
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GOC erases Banchory based optometrist from register
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GOC suspends Bolton based dispensing optician from register
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SPOKE releases Project Four – Supervision Guidance
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GOC suspends Ilford based optometrist from register
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GOC appoints new members to Investigation Committee
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GOC looks to appoint two new Council Associates
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GOC seeks Independent Panel Members to support member recruitment
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GOC suspends Glenrothes based optometrist from register
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GOC launches consultation on revised Standards of Practice
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GOC suspends Leicester based optometrist from register
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Updates made to Information Governance framework
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GOC publishes new statement on verification of contact lens specifications
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GOC appoints Dr Hema Radhakrishnan to Council
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GOC meets all PSA Standards of Good Regulation for second year
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Carole Auchterlonie appointed as Director of Regulatory Operations
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GOC suspends Newcastle based optometrist from register
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Applications open for new Education Visitor Panellists
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News from Council - 13 March 2024
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GOC begins recruitment for two new lay Council members
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GOC launches 2024 Workforce and Perceptions Survey
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GOC suspends Morecambe based optometrist from register
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GOC erases Wembley based optometrist from register
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GOC consults on draft strategy for 2025-30
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New research shows high levels of innovation across GOC registered businesses
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Rupa Patel and Desislava Pirkova join GOC Council Associates
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Guidance template to support reflective exercise published
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GOC suspends Peterhead based optometrist from register
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GOC erases Huddersfield based optometrist from register
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Birmingham based optometrist suspended from GOC register
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GOC erases Harrow based student dispensing optician from register
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GOC approves SPOKE Project 5 output
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News from Council – 26 June 2024
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GOC suspends optometrist based in Leicester from register
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GOC recruits Hearings Panel chairs
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GOC suspends Newport based dispensing optician from register
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GOC suspends two Birmingham based student optometrists from register
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New research reveals inequalities in access and experience of eye care
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GOC erases Bristol based optometrist from register
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GOC approves recruitment for first dispensing optics apprenticeship
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GOC notes Glasgow Caledonian University as first integrated qualification to meet new education requirements
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Statement on recent violence and civil disorder
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GOC suspends Batley based dispensing optician from register
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GOC seeks nine new Committee members
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GOC notes ABDO as first contact lens qualification to meet new education requirements
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GOC earns Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
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The General Optical Council appoints Kathryn Foreman as lay Council member
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GOC earns Bronze Standard award for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
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GOC suspends Helensburgh based optometrist from register
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GOC research reveals ongoing workplace challenges impacting patient care
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GOC erases Falkirk based dispensing optician from register
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News from Council - 24 and 25 September 2024
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2024 health and social care regulators report on whistleblowing disclosures published
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Statement on re-opening optical practices during COVID-19 emergency
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Illegal Practice Review - Invitation to Tender
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Contact Lens Optician and Independent Prescribing consultation - Invitation to tender
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FtP FOCUS bulletin - Issue 3
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FtP FOCUS bulletin - Issue 4
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GOC Regulated Qualification Framework Project
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Invitation to tender: International comparisons on refraction services with the sight test model in the UK
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Invitation to tender: Clinical advice on refraction for the purposes of the sight test
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Invitation to tender: Knowledge Hub / Information Exchange for GOC Specialist Qualifications
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Companies Committee: Candidate Information Pack
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Welsh language requirement reports
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Registration fee rules 2023-24
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Illegal Practice complaint form
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Management of Interests policy
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Anti-financial crime policy
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Gifts and hospitality policy
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Speaking up policy (for GOC staff)
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Council Associate Candidate Pack 2023
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Member fees schedule
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Member Review Policy
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Fitness to Practise Retention Policy
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Form 1C - New Qualification Approval Application - Contact Lens
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Form 2C Notification of adaptation (for existing providers) (CL)
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GOC Evidence Framework (CL)
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Business plan and budget 2023-24
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GOC response to Welsh Government's consultation on mandatory licensing of special procedures in Wales
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Invitation to tender: Patient and public perceptions of the GOC’s standards of practice
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GOC response to DHSC consultation on regulating anaesthesia associates and physician associates
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Hearings Panel Member Campaign Pack
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Clinical Adviser application and information pack
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Legal Adviser application and information pack
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Investigation Committee vacancies: Candidate Information Pack and Application Form
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Education and training requirements (ETR) timeline
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GOC Registrant Survey 2023
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Gender Pay Gap report 2022
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GOC response to Home Office call for evidence on mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
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Invitation to tender: business registrant survey 2023
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GOC response to NHS England consultation on the Special Schools Eye Care Service
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GOC certification guidance
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Annual monitoring and reporting (AMR) 2021-2022
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Registrant Council member campaign pack (2023)
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Investigation Committee vacancies for DO/CLO: Candidate Information Pack and Application Form
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Invitation to Tender: Registrant Survey 2024
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Registrant check application - registrant consent form
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Invitation to tender: Optical Consumer Complaints Service provider
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CPD Personal Development Plan guidance
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CPD Personal Development Plan template
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Qualification Check (QC) - GOC applicant guide
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Registration fee rules 2024-25
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Independent Panel Member campaign pack
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Council Associates Candidate Pack 2024
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Education and training requirements (ETR) key changes
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Invitation to tender: Laptops purchase
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Lay Council members recruitment: candidate information pack and application form
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Self-directed CPD: format guidance for registrants
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Reflective Exercise Guidance Template
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Business plan and budget - April 2024 - March 2025
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Hearings Panel Chairs (Lay): Campaign Pack
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Advisory panel candidate pack
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Member Appointment Guidance
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Appropriate Policy Document: Collecting EDI data for Consultation Responses
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Guidance for performance assessors
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Annual Monitoring and Reporting (AMR) Process Map
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Invitation to tender: GOC’s qualitative research into the lived experience of patients and GOC registrant optometrists and dispensing opticians
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Application Guidance for Member Roles
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Invitation to tender: GOC’s qualitative research into reforming its system of business regulation
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Public Register
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Welcome to our new website
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News and blog
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Form test page
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Guidance