GOC launches higher standards consultation

A new consultation on higher standards for the optical professions has been launched by the General Optical  Council.

The regulator said it wanted to make it easier for registrants to understand its expectations.

GOC CEO and registrar, Samantha Peters, said: ‘The new standards of practice bring together in one place, and in an easy-to-digest format. They will also make it much easier for patients to understand the standards they should expect from their optician. I encourage all registrants to get involved in this consultation and provide feedback to us on the proposed new standards.’