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Learn what we mean by 'supervision' and how you can apply this in your practice

There are a small number of circumstances where you might need to pass on information without consent, or when you have asked for consent but the service user has refused it

We expect our registrants to take all reasonable steps to reduce risk of harm, and to maintain a safe practice environment

Dawn Starley (educational psychologist) shares her professional and personal experiences and why EDI is critical for ensuring all members of society are given a fair chance to be themselves

This annual report provides an account of our work in 2022-23 investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us about the 15 professions we regulate.

As an independent statutory regulator, our role is to protect the public

Our annual report highlights how we are engaging with stakeholders to better understand how we can prevent fitness to practise cases.

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. 

Key facts and figures of our work in protecting the public and promoting professionalism

Our Year in Highlights show the HCPC’s work from the 1st of April 2019 through to the 31st of March 2020.