Contact us

• Address

  Floor 29, One Canada Square
  Canary Wharf
  London
  Greater London
  E14 5AA

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• Phone

  020 7580 3898

  Online

  Website

  Email

About

The General Optical Council is the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Its purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct amongst opticians. The Council currently registers around 24,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses.

Opening times

• 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday
• 9am - 4.45pm Friday

Access

Wheelchair ramp available for access to building

Catchment area

This is a national helpline

Target group

General public

This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 27 February 2026.