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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.
Section 4 – Practice outside of the United Kingdom
For those who qualified more than five years ago and have been practising outside of the UK since qualifying
Service User Expert Advisor
Service User Expert Advisors will be engaged in an effective and targeted manner, which is reflective of the skills, expertise and experience successful candidates bring to the role
Consent and confidentiality
It is important that you get the service user’s permission, or ‘consent’, before you share or disclose their information or use it for reasons which are not related to the care or services you provide for them
Professional bodies for clinical scientists
Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.
Unsafe clinical practice
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.
Why employers should respond to the consultation on proposed changes to HCPC’s English language requirements
HCPC Policy Manager Tom Miller explains the proposals we are making and why it is especially important to hear from employers and managers of HCPC registrants, who have experience of how the current arrangements are working.
Flowchart: the fitness to practise investigations process
If a concern is raised or referral is made about a HCPC-registered professional, our fitness to practice investigations process will begin. This flowchart summarises the steps.
Paying your renewal fees
How to pay the renewal fee to maintain your HCPC registration
Registration: what you need to know as an employer
Info on joining the Register, renewals, international applicants, period of adaptation and returning to practice
What employers need to know before the updated standards of proficiency come into effect
Learn about the updated standards of proficiency, what is changing, what they will improve and what your responsibilities are as an employer.
Council
The Council has overall responsibility for protecting people using registrants' services
Corporate governance
The regulatory documents, policies and procedures that govern how we operate
How we work together on equality, diversity and inclusion
Read about the equality, diversity and inclusion activities we undertake
Other regulators
We work closely with the other UK health regulators to share best practice