GOC looks to incorporate enhanced services into CET

A quarterly meeting of the GOC last week called for a stronger emphasis on considering the future of education in the optical profession – in light of technological change and increasing prevalence of enhanced optical services.

The move would require a reduction in other areas of its business plan ahead of a revised budget and business coming into effect in April, the GOC said.

Council also considered the fees for all its members including Council, committee members, education visitors, CET approvers and hearing panel members, after benchmarking research found they were broadly in line with similar organisations and recommended a four per cent rise to £13,460 per year.