We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK
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 signs Memorandum of understanding on investigating healthcare incidents
We are joining other regulatory, investigatory and prosecutorial bodies, following a recommendation in the Williams Review.
Published on 18/12/2024
GOC suspends optometrist based in Ilford from register
The GOC, the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend Lokesh Prabhakar, an optometrist based in Ilford, England, from its register for nine months.
Published on 16/12/2024
GOC suspends Betchworth based dispensing optician from register
The GOC, the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend Holly Bailey, a dispensing optician based in Betchworth, England, from its register for three months.
Published on 16/12/2024
2023-24 annual report published
We have published our annual report for the year ending March 2024, which sets out our achievements of meeting our strategic objectives.
Published on 12/12/2024
