Category: General Optical Council (GOC)
General Optical Council seeks views on approach to setting registrant fees
The GOC is asking for registrant views on its approach to setting the annual registration renewal fee, in a new discussion paper published today.
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AI regulation workshop highlights need for clearer guidance for health and care professionals
Emerging PSA recommendations outline how health and care professionals should be guided and regulated when using AI in practice.
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Insight Works Training Case Study: The role of insight and remediation in reducing regulatory sanctions
A clear, analysis of how genuine insight and evidence‑based remediation can significantly reduce regulatory sanctions.
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GOC launches 2026 Workforce and Perceptions Survey
GOC has launched its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to learn more about registrants’ work experiences.
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PSA publishes 2024/25 performance review of the General Optical Council
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published its annual performance review of the General Optical Council (GOC) for the 2024/25 period, confirming that the regulator met all 18 Standards of Good Regulation.
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Health and care regulators issue joint statement on AI in professional education
Six UK health and care regulators set out a shared position on using AI in approved professional education programmes.
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PSA signals major shift toward preventative fitness to practise regulation in 2026
PSA has set out a decisive direction for 2026, signalling a move toward preventative, data‑driven approaches to regulation.
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GOC proposes CPD reforms aimed at strengthening fitness to practise assurance
GOC has opened a wide‑ranging consultation on reforms to its Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.
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FEATURE: High Court ruling highlights risks of facing fitness to practise hearings alone
High Court ruling warns that attending fitness to practise hearings without specialist legal support can lead to unfair outcomes.
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GOC fees set to rise in 2026-27
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.
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GOC publishes two new pieces of guidance
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published two new pieces of guidance on maintaining appropriate sexual boundaries and care for patients in vulnerable circumstances.
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NHS staff face fitness to practise risks over Gaza commentary, say campaigners
NHS healthcare professionals are voicing concern over alleged institutional bias and harsh disciplinary measures for expressing views on Gaza.
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