Applications for the 2024 Scope Eyecare Independent Prescriber Bursary Scheme are now open. Now in its third year, this was established to support Optometrists who wish to enhance their clinical …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has today launched its Workforce and Perceptions Survey to gain valuable insights on its registrants’ views of job satisfaction, working conditions, future plans, and of …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has appointed Carole Auchterlonie as Director of Regulatory Operations, following a competitive recruitment process. Carole will lead the organisation’s largest directorate which incorporates fitness to …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has published a new statement on the verification of contact lens specifications, following a consultation. The statement sets out the GOC’s position that it does not …
The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched its consultation on revised Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians, Standards for Optical Students and Standards for Optical Businesses. The new …
The General Optical Council is looking to appoint its third cohort of Council Associates, at least one of whom must be a dispensing optician. The two 2024 appointees will be …
The General Optical Council is recruiting for one or more Independent Panel Members who will support the recruitment of members who serve on our Council, Committees and some panels and …
The Blue Light Card discount scheme is now open to all GOC registrants and provides access to savings at over 13,000 retailers. Find out more information and register for the …
A groundbreaking new survey being undertaken by the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) is seeking views to help to tackle racism in Scotland’s health and social care sector. …
The National Ophthalmic Workforce (NOW) Review report has been published providing a picture of picture of the patient-facing ophthalmic workforce delivering services across primary and secondary care in Scotland. Julie …
