Category: General Optical Council (GOC)
Court of Appeal considers procedural irregularities in Patel v General Optical Council
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by an optometrist seeking permission to appeal following a General Optical Council (GOC) fitness to practise case,.
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PSA and 38 health and social care regulators and registers issue joint statement of intent on the regulation of AI in healthcare
PSA, 10 regulators and 28 accredited registers have committed to developing shared principles for the safe, effective and ethical use of AI in health and social care across the UK.
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UK healthcare regulators report continued rise in whistleblowing disclosures during 2025/26
UK health and social care professional regulators have published their annual whistleblowing disclosures report.
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AI healthcare regulation report highlights need for professional standards and clear accountability
The publication of the UK Government’s National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare: Recommendations for a Future Regulatory Framework.
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PSA report highlights need for stronger handling of sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise proceedings
he Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published a new report calling for improvements in the way sexual misconduct allegations are investigated, managed and determined.
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Optical professionals cautiously optimistic about AI, GOC survey shows
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published new findings from its 2026 registrant workforce and perceptions survey.
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General Optical Council consults on testing of sight and delegation
The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched a consultation on a draft updated statement on the testing of sight and draft revisions to the supervision/delegation standard.
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Public confidence in eye care increases – GOC 2026 public perceptions research
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published its 2026 public perceptions research.
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GOC research finds no link between EDI characteristics and fitness to practise outcomes
An independent review of the General Optical Council’s fitness to practise decisions has found little evidence of unfair or disproportionate outcomes linked to registrants’ protected characteristics.
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UK health and care regulators unite behind shared anti‑racism principles to tackle systemic inequalities
Health and care regulators across the UK have jointly committed to a set of nine shared anti‑racism principles designed to confront and reduce the persistent racism experienced by staff across the sector
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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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