The research report, datasets and infographics for our 2025 public perceptions research, which seeks to understand the public’s views and practical experiences of using eye care services.
The GOC has launched its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to learn more about registrants’ work experiences, including views on their job satisfaction, working conditions, and of the GOC overall.
We have published results from our Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey 2024, which found that optical professionals are continuing to face challenging working conditions.
The General Optical Council is consulting on a new model of business regulation that would extend regulation to all businesses providing specified restricted functions.
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.
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 2,035 people in the UK between 17 January and 8 February 2024.
Our business registrant survey shows innovation is common and there is an increasing uptake of digital technology, but that workforce pressures are a challenge and there is concern about the future.
Steve Brooker, Director of Regulatory Strategy, looks at new technology and its potential impact on regulation following a visit to three businesses as part of our industry familiarisation programme
The GOC has launched its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to gain valuable insights on registrants' views. The survey is run independently by Enventure Research to keep responses confidential.
The GOC has stated it does not intend to pursue sellers who do not comply with contact lens specification verification requirements in relation to copies, so long as specific conditions are met.
We commissioned Shift Insight to conduct research on patient and public views of the Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, and Standards for Optical Students.
We commissioned Shift Insight to conduct research on patient and public views of the Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, and Standards for Optical Students.
The GOC has launched a consultation on a statement around verifying a copy of a contact lens specification during the sale of prescription contact lenses. It also provides a definition of aftercare.
The GOC has published its Registrant Survey 2023, which found that high numbers of optical professionals are experiencing bullying, harassment, abuse, or discrimination in the workplace.
