Legal case studies
Find out how our in-house legal team has assisted members with legal advice and representation
These case studies are based on real member experiences. They provide valuable points of learning from varied situations, and illustrate how we offer expert assistance to our members when they need it most.
To protect our members' identities, all names have been changed.
Allegation of failure to obtain consent involving a vulnerable patient
Optometrist James' story
GOC fitness to practise hearing - Defending a member against an allegation of dishonesty
Locum optometrist Julie's story
Appeal against GOC for refusing a member’s request to be restored to the Register after failure to renew
Pre-registration optometrist member Jason's story
Employment support during a workplace restructure
University lecturer and optometry teacher Jack's story
Complaint against a practice owner
Practice owner Paul's story
GOC investigation into misconduct
AOP member George's story
GOC fitness to practise hearing, defending a member against an allegation of misconduct
Registered optometrist Mary's story
Appeal against a GOC decision to refuse a student admission
Student member Rupa's story
GOC investigation into failure to screen patients and falsifying patient records
Pre-registration optometrist member Craig's story
Appeal against GOC for refusing restoration to the GOC register
Pre-registration optometrist member Alex's story
How to contact the legal team
- Email the legal team on [email protected]
- Telephone 020 7549 2020
(Please note, this number goes through to a voicemail system. After leaving your details, a member of the legal team will call you back within one working day.)