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The General Optical Council has launched a consultation on two pieces of draft guidance: maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries and care of patients in vulnerable circumstances.

New Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students, and Standards for Optical Businesses came into effect from 1 January 2025.

Pauline Whitelaw, Policy Manager (Standards) on upcoming changes to our standards of practice, which come into effect on 1 January.

The statement sets out the GOC’s position that 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.

Tell us what you think by taking part in our consultation

The GOC has launched a consultation on revised Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students and Standards for Optical Businesses.

Rebecca Chamberlain, Standards Manager, updates on the progress of the Standards Review following conversations with stakeholders.

Standards Manager Rebecca Chamberlain explains how registrants and other stakeholders can contribute to our Standards Review

We’ve produced draft guidance on ‘Speaking Up’.

The joint statement on conflicts of interest sets out the expectations of how professionals working in healthcare should act in relation to avoiding, declaring and managing actual or potential conflicts of interest across all healthcare settings.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has published a statement on the use of CE-marked lissamine green ophthalmic strips to assist registrants in ensuring they act in the interests of the public.

GOC statement on referrals for cataract surgery

The GOC’s view on the use of CE-marked lissamine green ophthalmic strips, issued to assist registrants in ensuring they act in the interests of the public.

The General Optical Council (GOC) has today published new guidance on disclosing confidential information about patients, including where patients may not be fit to drive.