General Optical Council

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GOC warns students to renew by 15 July

The GOC today warned thousands of optometry and dispensing optics students to renew their registration by 15 July or face a late penalty fee - press release - 29 June

GOC highlights importance of student supervision

The General Optical Council (GOC) is today reminding all optical businesses, students and supervisors to ensure their current arrangements for professional supervision of students meet the requirements outlined by the GOC, and examination or assessment bodies - press release - 30 June

Optometrists learn more about people with learning disabilities

Well over a million people in the UK have some level of learning disability. Even though people with learning disabilities are more likely to have problems with their eyesight, many struggle to access the eyecare they need.


Student retention - 3 weeks to go!

Closing Date 15 July 2009

47% of retention applications received

47%

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