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Practising outside the UK

Many registrants choose to practise their profession outside the United Kingdom. If you decide to do this you can still maintain your registration with us. In fact, in some cases UK registration may be required. All registrants must ensure that your correspondence address and personal details remain up-to-date with us.

You do not have to tell us if you are planning to practice abroad. However, you may need to obtain a certificate to confirm your professional status for the purpose of practising in another jurisdiction. If you are informed of this, here are your options.

Practising worldwide

Registration confirmation letter

This letter contains your name, your HCPC registration number, your date of birth, your registered address and information about your current registration status.

To request the letter, you need to contact the Registration department by phone. We will not issue the letter if it is requested by someone else on your behalf, or via email.

There is currently no charge associated with issuing the letter.

Please note that the most up-to-date information about your registration status is available on the online Register.

Request by contacting our Registration team

Certificate of Current Professional Status

This certificate contains:

  • your name;
  • your nationality;
  • your HCPC registration number;
  • your gender;
  • your date of birth;
  • your registered address;
  • your profession; and
  • information about your qualification.

It also contains the details of the route you have taken to join the HCPC register (UK approved qualification, international, EMR, grandparenting).

To request the letter, you need to contact the Registration department by phone. We will not issue the letter if it is requested by someone else on your behalf, or via email.

There is currently no charge associated with issuing of this document.

Please note that the most up-to-date information about your registration status is available on the on-line Register.

Request by contacting our Registration team

Page updated on: 05/07/2018
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