GOC meets performance standards in PSA review

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has welcomed the announcement that the General Optical Council (GOC) has met its annual performance targets for a third year.

On Monday, the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) for Health and Social Care published its review of the optical regulator in which it met all 18 of the PSA’s Standards of Good Regulation.

Responding to the review, Scott Shadbolt, Head of Professional Discipline at the AOP, said: “We welcome the latest PSA findings regarding the work of the GOC and it is encouraging that the GOC has continued to meet the PSA Standards of Good Regulation in the latest review period.

“We are however mindful that there remain areas of the GOC’s work that may not fall within the scrutiny of the PSA’s review. The PSA also identified some areas that could be improved on. Over the past year, the AOP have worked closely with the GOC to raise awareness of such areas and we will continue to do so over the next 12 months.

“We look forward to working collaboratively with the GOC to ensure that the regulator continues to operate appropriately and fairly.”

The report covers the period between 1 January and 31 December 2024.

To view the full report visit the PSA’s website.

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For more information, please contact Serena Box, Head of Media, PR and External Affairs, at the Association of Optometrists, [email protected] or telephone 020 7549 2040.

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Association of Optometrists

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the voice of the optical profession, representing over 80% of practising optometrists. The AOP elevates the work of its members, safeguards their interests, and champions eye health across the UK. For more information, visit www.aop.org.uk