Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation
“Eye care has developed significantly over the past decade or more” GOC
Read More..Nominations open for The College of Optometrists’ Research Excellence Awards
Nominations open on 8 July and close on 8 August 2026.
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GOC appoints first Head of Optometric Advice
Janice is an IP‑qualified optometrist and Fellow of the College of Optometrists.
Read More..GOC suspends Stoke Poges-based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Stoke Poges, for two months.
Read More..Public confidence in eye care increases, but inequalities in access and experience persist
2026 public perceptions research, which explores the public’s views and experiences of using eye care
Read More..Consultation on proposed draft updated statement on the testing of sight approved
The consultation will be published in July and run for 14 weeks.
Read More..Help shape the College’s updated Guidance for Professional Practice
The College will publish the fifth edition of its Guidance for Professional Practice in winter 2026.
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New College President announced
Read about the new College Council members announced
Read More..Reassurances about GOS in England from DHSC
ICBs have been holding GOS contracts, rather than NHS England, since 2023
Read More..GOC suspends Bolton-based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Bolton, from its register for two months.
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