Annual report covering the activities we have undertaken over 2024/25 to fulfil our statutory role and charitable purpose, and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
This report sets out how we have ensured our compliance with the Welsh Language Standards from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. This has included considering Welsh language impacts at an earlier stage in decision-making and continuing to improve access to services for Welsh speakers.
The GOC has appointed Janice McCrudden as its first Head of Optometric Advice to ensure its work is informed by high‑quality, independent clinical insight and professional expertise across its core functions.
The GOC has signed up to the Workforce Race Equity in Health and Social Care: Shared Principles for Regulators to help tackle longstanding racism experienced by health and social care staff.
Leonie Milliner, GOC Chief Executive and Registrar, discusses the key projects the GOC will deliver over the next business year to achieve its vision of safe and effective eye care for all.
