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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 General Optical Council is consulting on a new model of business regulation that would extend regulation to all businesses providing specified restricted functions.
Published at 10:23 on 23/10/2024
Latest updates
GOC suspends Oldham based student dispensing optician from register
The GOC has decided to suspend Adeel Iqbal, a student dispensing optician based in Oldham, England, from its register for nine months.
Published on 18/11/2024
Dr Anne Wright CBE reappointed as Chair of Council
Dr Anne Wright CBE has been reappointed by the Privy Council as Chair of Council for a further four-year term.
Published on 12/11/2024
GOC erases North Shields based optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to erase Richard Carr, an optometrist based in North Shields, from its register.
Published on 05/11/2024
University of Highlands and Islands optometry qualification earns full approval
The University of Highlands and Islands BSc (Hons) Optometry qualification has been fully approved under the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Handbook: Routes to Registration in Optometry (2015).
Published on 30/10/2024
