GOC registrants favour differential fee structure

The majority of the optical profession would be in favour of the General Optical Council (GOC) establishing a differential registration fee structure according to a GOC update on its current consultation on registration.

Considering whether to amend its schedule of registration and retention fees, the GOC is seeking views on a range of possible options (News 24.07.09). As of August 25, it had received 37 submissions, 36 of which were from individual optometrists, dispensing opticians and employers. Twenty seven of 33 responses to the question of differential fees were supportive of the issue, with six submissions against the proposal, primarily on the basis that all registrants have the same rights so should pay the same fee.