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Category: GOC

March 25, 2026
GOC launches 2026 Workforce and Perceptions Survey

The online survey is being run independently by Enventure Research to ensure all responses remain confidential.

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March 15, 2026
GOC erases Swansea based dispensing optician

The GOC has decided to erase a dispensing optician based in Swansea, from its register. 

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March 5, 2026
GOC suspends Maidstone based student optometrist from register 

GOC has decided to suspend a student optometrist based in Maidstone, from its register for 12 months. 

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March 4, 2026
GOC meets all PSA Standards of Good Regulation for fourth consecutive year

We will continue to work to maintain and improve the timeliness of its fitness to practise cases

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February 19, 2026
GOC suspends Birmingham based optometrist from register 

GOC, has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Birmingham, from its register for 12 months. 

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February 17, 2026
GOC erases Ashford based dispensing optician from register 

GOC has decided to erase a dispensing optician based in Ashford, from its register. 

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February 9, 2026
GOC investigates Sales Targets 

As part of our thematic review we will be engaging with business leaders,and others

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January 28, 2026
Kalwant Grewal appointed to General Optical Council

He was appointed by the Privy Council, and his term will begin on 1 February 2026.

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January 20, 2026
Consultation launched on reforms to GOC CPD scheme

GOC proposals aim to maximise registrants’ freedom to undertake learning that is relevant

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December 22, 2025
GOC publishes two new pieces of guidance to enhance patient safety

The new guidance has been finalised following feedback to the GOC’s consultation

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