Welcome to the General Optical Council online Annual Report for 2010-11.
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering cost-effective and innovative communications, this year’s annual report is published online.
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The past year has been one of tremendous change. We faced a much starker economic climate. There was a new political landscape. We also saw the start of wider changes to health care services. Moreover, healthcare professional regulation came under renewed scrutiny and growing pressure to change...
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Ever wondered who we are and what we do?
View our year in numbers
I joined the General Optical Council in March this year with a tremendous sense of optimism and enthusiasm. Sight is a precious gift. Our role - regulating those who take care of the public's sight - is a vital one, and an honour...
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