We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK
We protect the public by setting standards for education, training, performance and conduct amongst opticians in the UK
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New Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students, and Standards for Optical Businesses came into effect from 1 January 2025.
Published at 12:00 on 02/01/2025
Latest updates
New GOC Standards launched
New Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students, and Standards for Optical Businesses came into effect from 1 January 2025.
Published on 02/01/2025
GOC signs Memorandum of understanding on investigating healthcare incidents
We are joining other regulatory, investigatory and prosecutorial bodies, following a recommendation in the Williams Review.
Published on 18/12/2024
GOC suspends optometrist based in Ilford from register
The GOC, the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend Lokesh Prabhakar, an optometrist based in Ilford, England, from its register for nine months.
Published on 16/12/2024
GOC suspends Betchworth based dispensing optician from register
The GOC, the UK regulator for optometrists and dispensing opticians, has decided to suspend Holly Bailey, a dispensing optician based in Betchworth, England, from its register for three months.
Published on 16/12/2024
