Category: General Optical Council (GOC)

GOC proposes CPD reforms aimed at strengthening fitness to practise assurance

by f2p_admin | Jan 24, 2026 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

GOC has opened a wide‑ranging consultation on reforms to its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

FEATURE: High Court ruling highlights risks of facing fitness to practise hearings alone

by f2p_admin | Jan 17, 2026 | General Chiropractic Council, General Dental Council (GDC), General Medical Council (GMC), General Optical Council (GOC), General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Social Work England (SWE) | 0 |

High Court ruling warns that attending fitness to practise hearings without specialist legal support can lead to unfair outcomes.

GOC fees set to rise in 2026-27

by f2p_admin | Jan 4, 2026 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

The General Optical Council (GOC) has announced its fees for the 2026/7 registration period, which were approved by Council at its 17 December meeting.

GOC publishes two new pieces of guidance

by f2p_admin | Dec 21, 2025 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

The General Optical Council (GOC) has published two new pieces of guidance on maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries and care for patients in vulnerable circumstances.

NHS staff face fitness to practise risks over Gaza commentary, say campaigners

by f2p_admin | Nov 16, 2025 | General Chiropractic Council, General Dental Council (GDC), General Medical Council (GMC), General Optical Council (GOC), General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Social Work England (SWE) | 0 |

NHS healthcare professionals are voicing concern over alleged institutional bias and harsh disciplinary measures for expressing views on Gaza.

FEATURE: Assessing insight when a registrant denies allegations in fitness to practise proceedings

by f2p_admin | Nov 8, 2025 | General Chiropractic Council, General Dental Council (GDC), General Medical Council (GMC), General Optical Council (GOC), General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Social Work England (SWE) | 0 |

Fitness to practise defence barristers, Kings View Medical, looks at insight in circumstances when a registrant denies allegations.

PSA updates right-touch regulation framework to address modern challenges in fitness to practise

by f2p_admin | Oct 18, 2025 | General Chiropractic Council, General Dental Council (GDC), General Medical Council (GMC), General Optical Council (GOC), General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Professional Standards Authority (PSA) | 0 |

PSA has released the 2025 edition of its Right-touch regulation framework, offering updated guidance for health and social care regulators.

GOC research links commercial pressures to fitness to practise risks among optical professionals

by f2p_admin | Sep 29, 2025 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

GOC has published new research revealing that commercial pressures are affecting registrants’ ability to deliver safe and ethical care.

Research urges overhaul of healthcare complaints systems to improve clarity, access, and public trust.

by f2p_admin | Sep 14, 2025 | General Chiropractic Council, General Dental Council (GDC), General Medical Council (GMC), General Optical Council (GOC), General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Social Work England (SWE) | 0 |

New report by the PSA highlights significant barriers faced by both the public and healthcare professionals when trying to raise concerns with regulators.

New research highlights serious impacts of workplace mistreatment in the optical sector

by f2p_admin | Sep 7, 2025 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

New GOC research exposes deep personal and career impacts of harassment, bullying, abuse and discrimination faced by optical professionals at work.

GOC publishes new research on risk-based framework for sight testing

by f2p_admin | Aug 17, 2025 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

GOC has released new research examining the risks associated with separating components of sight tests by time, location, or practitioner.

GOC seeks views on sexual boundaries and care for vulnerable patients

by f2p_admin | Aug 3, 2025 | General Optical Council (GOC) | 0 |

The GOC has launched a consultation on draft guidance: maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries and care of patients in vulnerable circumstances.

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