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We protect the public by setting standards for education, training, performance and conduct amongst opticians in the UK
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The GOC has today launched a consultation on its draft strategy for 2025-30.
Published at 12:00 on 17/04/2024
Latest updates
GOC erases Huddersfield based optometrist from register
The GOC has decided to erase Yaqut Khan, an optometrist based in Huddersfield, from its register.
Published on 16/05/2024
GOC suspends Peterhead based optometrist from register
The GOC, the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend John Watson, an optometrist based in Peterhead, from its register for two months.
Published on 10/05/2024
Guidance template to support reflective exercise published
We have published a Reflective Exercise Guidance Template to support registrants with the reflective exercise that needs to be completed before the end of the 2022-24 CPD cycle.
Published on 08/05/2024
Rupa Patel and Desislava Pirkova join GOC Council Associates
The GOC has appointed two new Council Associates, Rupa Patel and Desislava Pirkova, who will sit alongside existing Associates, Deepali Modha and Jamie Douglas.
Published on 01/05/2024
