Optical organisations

GOC standards manager, Natalie Michaux, explores three areas for eye care practitioners to consider

The regulator has released a joint statement with other regulators that highlights the importance and benefits of reflective learning

Professor Bowman will take up the role on 1 September following the end of Selina Ullah’s GOC council term

Alistair Bridge on the GOC’s drive for eye care practitioners to review and improve how contact lens aftercare messages are delivered to patients

Respondents welcome flexibility and emphasis on practical experience in draft standards, while raising concerns about consistency

The GOC’s Dr Subo Shanmuganathan reiterates the need for registrants to stay equipped to respond to the demands of the changing healthcare sector

The optical regulator is calling for all eligible businesses to take advantage of the benefits that registration brings

Less than 2% of registrants were removed from the optical regulator’s register for not meeting continuing education and training requirements

The regulator’s new Standards for Optical Businesses come into effect on 1 October

Optical regulator seeks feedback on draft guidance to help practitioners balance patient confidentiality and the public interest