GOC sets itself “ambitious goals”

Leonie Milliner

The General Optical Council (GOC) has launched its corporate strategy for 2025-2030 setting out “a new vision, safe and effective eyecare for all, and a new mission to protect the public by upholding high standards in eyecare services”.

The strategy focuses on three key objectives:

• Creating fairer and more inclusive eyecare services
• Supporting responsible innovation and protecting the public
• Preventing harm through agile regulation

GOC chief Executive and registrar, Leonie Milliner, said: “This new strategy sets some ambitious goals for ensuring safe and effective eyecare for all. By fostering collaboration, embracing innovation, and enhancing our regulatory approach, we aim to improve outcomes for both patients and professionals.

“While the focus of this strategy is on areas of change, we are also committed to continuous improvement across our core statutory functions such as maintaining the registers, approving qualifications, and managing our fitness to practise operations.

“We recognise we are one of many stakeholders in a wider landscape of professionals and organisations working to improve eyecare in all four nations of the United Kingdom for the benefit of patients and service-users. We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with partners across the sector to protect the public and uphold high standards in eyecare services,” added Leonie.

Find out more and download the strategy from the GOC website.