Category: Professional Matters Optometry & Dispensing
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
Read More..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
Read More..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
Read More..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’
Read More..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
Read More..July 15, 2026
GOC consults on testing of sight and delegation
GOC consults on testing of sight and delegation
The consultation is open for 14 weeks, closing on 21 October 2026.
Read More..July 8, 2026
Nominations open for The College of Optometrists’ Research Excellence Awards
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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July 7, 2026
GOC appoints first Head of Optometric Advice
GOC appoints first Head of Optometric Advice
Janice is an IP‑qualified optometrist and Fellow of the College of Optometrists.
Read More..July 7, 2026
GOC suspends Stoke Poges-based optometrist from register
GOC suspends Stoke Poges-based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Stoke Poges, for two months.
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