Clinical and regulatory

Clear communication and strong emphasis of the level of urgency is key, says the AOP’s Dr Peter Hampson

Head of policy and standards at the GOC, Marie Bunby, explains how registrants should approach raising a concern after witnessing a potentially dangerous situation

The policy outlines how and when the regulator will service notices electronically, how consent will be obtained, and the safeguards in place

The PSA’s successful appeal overrules the regulator’s earlier determination on impairment of Fitness to Practise and sanction

The regulator hopes registrant feedback will enable it to be more proactive in its approach

Professional Standards Authority challenges adequacy of the nine-month suspension order issued by the regulator to Honey Rose

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

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

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

Optometrists are invited to have their say on new draft guidance that aims to support registrants to speak up about patient and public safety concerns