Clinical and regulatory

The GOC’s Natalie Michaux explains why the regulator’s new Standards for Optical Businesses are one of the main ways in which it is responding to the fast pace of change in the profession as it carries out its role in protecting the public

Scottish optometrist and managing director of Cameron Optometry, Ian Cameron, discusses the General Ophthalmic Services changes that came into effect in Scotland earlier this month and why they are a positive step forward for the profession

Concerns about disproportionate representation of BAME groups in professional conduct hearings are being investigated by UK healthcare regulators. OT  finds out more

GOC standards manager, Natalie Heppenstall, sets out two key questions to consider in order to provide a good service for vulnerable patients using GOC Standards and Guidance

The General Optical Council’s chair, Gareth Hadley, tells OT  why preparing optometrists for an ever-evolving healthcare landscape is a public protection issue

CooperVision president Daniel McBride reflects on how optometrists can thrive in business today

Director of strategy at the General Optical Council, Alistair Bridge, tackles the thorny questions of regulating contact lens sales

OT  speaks to Scottish optometrist Kevin Wallace, and chair of Optometry Wales, Andrew Riley, about what it means to practise in different areas of the UK

The GOC’s Natalie Heppenstall explains why the regulator’s new business standards should be designed to improve clinical governance at a time when many organisations are keen to provide enhanced clinical services

The GOC's head of policy and research, David Rowland, explains why the transition towards a more automated future in the delivery of eye care offers opportunities for optical practice, as long as it is handled carefully