Category: GOC
GOC News from Council – 24 and 25 September 2024
Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students, and Standards for Optical Businesses,
Read More..GOC erases Falkirk based dispensing optician from register
The General Optical Council , has decided to erase a dispensing optician based in Falkirk, from its register.
Read More..GOC research reveals ongoing workplace challenges impacting patient care
Overall job satisfaction dipped from 62% in 2023 to 58% this year, and dissatisfaction levels increased from 20% in 2023 to 25%.
Read More..GOC suspends Helensburgh based optometrist from register
GOC, has decided to suspend an optometrist based in Helensburgh, Scotland from its register for 12 months.
Read More..The General Optical Council announces Kathryn Foreman as lay Council member
Kathryn Foreman is a new lay Council member, beginning on 1 October.
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GOC notes ABDO as first contact lens qualification to meet new education requirements
The updated qualification will still be subject to the GOC’s routine quality assurance processes
Read More..GOC suspends Batley based dispensing optician from register
GOC, has suspended a dispensing optician based in Batley, from its register for twelve months.
Read More..GCU has first integrated qualification to meet new education requirements
From September 2024, students will be able to earn a Master of Optometry with Independent prescribing
Read More..New research reveals inequalities in access and experience of eye care
92 per cent of respondents satisfied with the optometrist
Read More..GOC suspends two Birmingham based student optometrists
GOC suspends two student optometrists based in Birmingham,
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