Research on public perceptions of the Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, and the Standards for Optical Students

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.

Angharad Jones, Policy Manager, discusses findings about locum working in the GOC Registrant Survey 2024.

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.

Steve Brooker, Director of Regulatory Strategy, shares his thoughts on the findings of our 2024 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions survey.

The full research report, data tables and infographics from our 2024 Registrant Workforce and Perceptions Survey.