More articles by Selina Powell

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  Before the GOC in 2021

  An at-a-glance summary of recent fitness to practise decisions published by the optical regulator

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  PSA consults on approach to reviewing regulators

  The Professional Standards Authority, which oversees 10 regulators including the GOC, is reviewing whether its performance review process is fit for purpose

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  Trial and error

  OT  examines the use of criminal charges against healthcare workers in the UK

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  GOC appoints new chair

  Dr Anne Wright will follow Gareth Hadley as chair of the General Optical Council

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  GOC consults on whistleblowing guidance

  Optometrists are invited to have their say on new draft guidance that aims to support registrants to speak up about patient and public safety concerns

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  Optometrist Honey Rose receives nine month suspension order

  A practitioner whose gross negligence manslaughter conviction was quashed in 2017 has been suspended by the General Optical Council

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  The long view

  How should the education and training of optometrists evolve to future-proof the profession? OT  asked optometrists from different modes of practice to share their thoughts

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  Should all practice staff wear a face mask? Your questions answered

  The AOP has released new guidance for members in England, covering a range of topics including routine appointments and face masks

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  Honey Rose: facts decided, hearing adjourned to November

  A GOC fitness to practise committee has released its decision on the facts of the case following closing arguments from advocates on each side

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  Regulator round-up: nine insights from the GOC

  A traffic light system for eye care, Black Lives Matter and optics, common complaints, and temporary plans to adapt the Scheme for Registration

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