The General Optical Council has today published an inter-regulatory statement on novel coronavirus (Covid-19).
The statement is intended to provide reassurance to registrants that the GOC will take account of government guidance and direction when considering our regulatory actions during this potential pandemic, particularly when considering the actions of registrants in Fitness to Practise cases.
The statement, along with guidance, can be found on the GOC website here.
It has been published following the announcement of government’s coronavirus action plan earlier this morning – which can be viewed here.