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Revisions to the standards of proficiency

Updated standards for each of the 15 professions we regulate came into effect on 1 September 2023

We keep our standards under continual review, to look at how they are working and check whether they continue to reflect current practice. We conduct a periodic review of the standards every five years.

The most recent updates for each profession came into effect on 1 Setpember 2023, and were formed after extensive consultation with a range of stakeholders.

In line with feedback to our public consultation, the changes reflect the extent of developments in practice for each profession, and reflect the reality of practising in today's healthcare landscape.

 

Learn about the updates

Comparison tables

The changes between the previous standards and the updated standards are set out in these comparison tables.

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Pam a sut gwnaethom adolygu ein safonau hyfedredd

Yn dilyn adolygiad cynhwysfawr ac ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus, cafodd y setiau diwygiedig o safonau ar gyfer pob un o’r 15 proffesiwn eu cymeradwyo gan y Cyngor ym mis Mawrth 2022.

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Key changes: themes and resources

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We have significantly expanded the role of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), placing specific importance on making sure that practice is inclusive for all service users. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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Further centralising the service user

We have improved the central role of the service user, including a focus on valid consent and effective communication. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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Registrants’ mental health

We have emphasised the importance of registrants looking after their own mental health and seeking help where necessary as a part of maintaining their fitness to practise. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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Digital skills and new technologies

We have emphasised the need to be able to keep up to date with digital skills and new technologies. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions.

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Leadership

We have emphasised the role and importance of leadership at all levels of practice. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions.

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Promoting public health and preventing ill-health

We have introduced new standards about promoting public health and preventing ill-health. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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Active implementation of the standards

We have changed the wording of the standards to move registrants away from a passive understanding of the standards, and towards active implementation of them. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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Resources

Material to help registrants understand and meet the updated standards of proficiency.

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Tudalen wedi'i diweddaru ymlaen: 01/09/2023
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