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Information on the changes to our registration processes from 1 January 2021 and how they might impact the members of HCPC's professions

What we are looking for when you involve service users and carers in your programme

This annual report provides an account of our work investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us across the 15 professions we regulate.

In most cases, you will need to make sure you have consent from the service user before you disclose or share any identifiable information

Case study: An occupational therapist’s employer raised concerns relating to their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to nine different cases.

We are encouraging registrants to keep up-to-date with all information and guidance

This document gives students on approved programmes information about our standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

The requirement to be open and honest, otherwise known as the duty of candour, is part of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Case study: A psychologist’s employer raised concerns that the registrant had taken a service user on a trip involving an overnight stay in a shared hotel room, bought the service user alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol in the presence of the service user.

Our registrants must treat service users, carers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Case study: A biomedical scientist’s employer raised concerns following an incident where the registrant failed to follow procedure. When processing samples, the registrant failed to prevent contamination, which led to inaccurate results.