Child safeguarding
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Children, young people and vulnerable adult safeguarding training is recommended for all healthcare professionals, including dispensing opticians.
Safeguarding is an area of competence within the GOC Standards of Practice 2.11.
For regulatory information on safeguarding please visit the relevant Advice and Guidance pages.
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