👁️🗨️ Optometry & Audiology - How to confirm your eligibility
To be eligible under this category, you must be in paid employment or retired within an optician or audiology practice.
We only need to see documentation that proves your current employment to check that you are eligible. Sign Up Here!
📝 What to upload when you apply
Please upload one of the following:
A recent payslip showing you work in an optician or audiology practice
A work ID card that includes your name and confirms your role in this setting
Your GOC (General Optical Council) or HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration number
👉 If you're using your GOC or HCPC number, just pop it into the ‘Job Title’ field when signing up
Before uploading, cover or edit out any personal information that isn't relevant to your application. |
🧓 Retired Optometry / Audiology Staff
You're eligible for a Blue Light Card too! To apply, upload:
📄 A pension document from any provider
📝 Proof of at least 4 years’ relevant employment
Don't have these? Don't worry, you can also upload:
Two documents dated at least 4 years apart (like P60s or payslips)
An employment or leaver letter showing your start and end dates
A professional registration record with your work history or cease date
Before uploading, cover or edit out any personal information that isn't relevant to your application. |
💡 Not sure if what you have is quite right? That’s okay. These are just examples we’re happy to look at anything that helps show how long you’ve been in service 🙂
⚠️ Had your ID declined?
Don't worry, most issues are quick to fix! Take a look at our article on what to do if your ID has been declined for guidance on next steps