Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing

August 12, 2026
James Frith New Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for eye care
James Frith New Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for eye care
“The new Parliamentary Under-Secretary has an opportunity to make eye care a leading example
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August 7, 2026
GOC erases Croydon-based student dispensing optician from register
GOC erases Croydon-based student dispensing optician from register
The GOC has decided to erase a student dispensing optician based in Croydon,
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August 7, 2026
Action required to deliver nationwide Low Vision Services
Action required to deliver nationwide Low Vision Services
Access to Low Vision Services should not be a luxury
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August 3, 2026
NICE draft decision on low-dose atropine: what practices need to know
NICE draft decision on low-dose atropine: what practices need to know
NICE draft decision on atropine explained.
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July 27, 2026
FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
FODO continues to horizon-scan for opportunities and risks on professions behalf
Government faces significant economic and political headwinds
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July 27, 2026
Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
Optical sector bodies unite on key principles for GOC registrant fee review
We look forward to continuing to work constructively with the GOC
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July 27, 2026
AOP calls for proportionate and evidence-based fee reforms in GOC consultation
AOP calls for proportionate and evidence-based fee reforms in GOC consultation
“We have urged the GOC to ensure that proposed changes are evidence-based
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July 21, 2026
GOC publishes updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance
GOC publishes updated Hearings and Indicative Sanctions guidance
Improving GOCs fitness to practise process and make sure it’s fair for all involved
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July 21, 2026
GOC on the CPD Cycle
GOC on the CPD Cycle
At June 2026 reults show that 43% of registrants – just over 10,900 – are currently ‘on track’
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July 16, 2026
General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation
General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation
“Eye care has developed significantly over the past decade or more” GOC
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