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The GOC has met all PSA Standards of Good Regulation for a second year
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The GOC intends to introduce email communication for statutory notices with consent
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The GOC has confirmed changes to the CPD scheme which enables contact lens opticians and optometrists with prescribing rights the opportunity to gain self-directed specialty points
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The regulator is reviewing the process for verifying contact lens specifications and the definition of patient aftercare
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The 2023 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) published last week shows a decline in the number of patients reporting a good overall experience with their GP practice
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New research published by the General Optical Council (GOC) last week shows high levels of confidence in optical practitioners
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The AOP responds to NHS England’s GP access recovery plan, calling for national support for extended eye care services
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Initial GOC response welcomed but the regulator must address concerns including funding, online sales and business regulation
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Thousands of registrants took part in an AOP survey and provided detailed responses to the GOC’s call for evidence on the Opticians Act
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Over 2,400 AOP members took part in a survey on the GOC’s call for evidence