GOC consults on equality, diversity and inclusion scheme

Practitioner feedback on a new equality and inclusion scheme has been sought by the General Optical Council.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion scheme includes proposals to ensure fair access to GOC services and that all staff, registrants, Council and committee members are adequately trained and informed of their duties in respect of equality, diversity and inclusion. Data on the make up of the profession will also be collected.

GOC chair Gareth Hadley said: ‘I encourage all stakeholders, and particularly individuals and groups representing those with protected characteristics, to take a look at our draft scheme and let us know if we’ve got it right.’