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Panel Members
Panel Members consider information and evidence presented to them to reach well-reasoned and fair decisions on registrants’ fitness to practise cases
Registration assessors
Registration assessors assess applications from health professionals who are eligible to apply via the international, EMR or grandparenting application routes
Visitor
Visitors assess education and training programmes to make a recommendation about whether they meet our standards
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Changes align with amendments made to the standards of proficiency to strengthen our commitment to EDI.
Communication
The way we communicate is continually evolving and our standards need to reflect this.
Duty of candour
Our changes set out a process for registrants to follow when things go wrong which better aligns with our guidance.
Upskilling and training responsibilities
Our changes provide further guidance around scope of practice and highlight the need to make sure registrants have the knowledge, skills and experience to practise safely and effectively.
Managing existing health conditions and disabilities in the workplace
We think that it’s important to further clarify within the standards that registrants do not need to stop practising simply because they have a physical or mental health condition.
Orthoptists and paramedics renewals - window closing soon
The deadline for Orthoptists and paramedics to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching
August bank holiday 2023 service availability
The HCPC offices will be closed on Monday 28 August for the summer bank holiday weekend
UK-wide Professional Liaison Service
The Professional Liaison Service now operates with a Consultant in each of the four UK nations, who can design and deliver solutions that are specific to registrant and employer needs.
Are you and your team ready for the updated standards of proficiency?
As the updated standards of proficiency come into effect on 1 September 2023, you might be wondering what you need to do as a manager or employer of HCPC registrants. In this article we share ideas, tips and strategies to help you and your team prepare to embed the updated standards into everyday practice.
Updated standards of proficiency: now in effect
It is now every registrant’s responsibility to meet the updated standards, as far as they relate to their scope of practice.
Update on COVID-19 Temporary Register
The HCPC has been informed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) that our COVID-19 Temporary Register must close on the 31st March 2024