GOC suspends Newport based dispensing optician from register 

GOC suspends Newport based dispensing optician from register

The General Optical Council (GOC), the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend Gareth Harris, a dispensing optician based in Newport, Wales, from its register for six months.

A GOC Fitness to Practise Committee found his fitness to practise impaired by reason of his conviction. This is in relation to driving a motor vehicle after consuming a controlled drug.

Mr Harris has until 29 July 2024 to appeal against his suspension.