Category: GOC

GOC erases Helensburgh based optometrist from register
GOC the UK regulator has decided to erase an optometrist based in Helensburgh, Scotland, from its register.
Read More..
GOC suspends Pembroke Dock based dispensing optician from register
GOC suspends a dispensing optician based in Pembroke Dock in Wales, from its register for three months.
Read More..
New research on a risk-based framework for the testing of sight
The likelihood of these risks occurring was considered to be low.
Read More..
Marc Stoner appointed as General Optical Council’s Director of Corporate Services
I bring with me a passion for public service, said Marc Stoner
Read More..
GOC approves resources to support transition to updated education and training requirements
The GOC has approved the three final projects led by SPOKE
Read More..
GOC suspends Dollar based optometrist from register
GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Dollar in Scotland, from its register for four months.
Read More..
GOC consults on draft guidance for registrants on maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries
We welcome registrants’ views on the drafts to ensure the guidance is as effective and comprehensive as possible
Read More..
GOC suspends Liverpool based optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Liverpool, from its register for three months.
Read More..
Response to GOC consultation on regulation of optical businesses
A summary of the omnibus survey is here, and the data tables are here.
Read More..
Knowledge Hub to support implementation of the ETR for three years
In March 2025, Council agreed to use £210k of strategic reserves to continue to run the Hub
Read More..



















