Legal case studies

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.

Support for a business owner with staff on long-term sickness absence
Graham’s story

 

Employer support during redundancy process
Practice owner, Philip’s story

 

Employer accused of unfair dismissal and discrimination
Employer, Kate’s story

 

Employment law advice regarding a pre-reg contract change after furlough
Newly qualified optometrist Helena’s story

 

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.)