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Following comprehensive review and public consultation, the revised sets of standards were approved by the Council in March 2022.

We have introduced new standards about promoting public health and preventing ill-health. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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. 

We have emphasised the importance of registrants looking after their own mental health and seeking help where necessary as a part of maintaining their fitness to practise. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

The changes between the previous standards and the updated standards are set out in these comparison tables.

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 1: Organisational culture & preceptorship

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 3 - Preceptee empowerment

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 4 - Preceptor role

Information about other forms of support which may underpin or connect with preceptorship but should not be viewed as being equivalent to it.

For HCPC registrants who have come to work in the UK via our international registration route, preceptorship can provide a way to support acculturation to both their new working environment and to living in the UK.

Details of programmes run by or used by NHS or public authorities.

Details of professional bodies who have produced profession specific guidance or information on preceptorship or related work.

Changes align with amendments made to the standards of proficiency to strengthen our commitment to EDI.

The way we communicate is continually evolving and our standards need to reflect this.

Our changes set out a process for registrants to follow when things go wrong which better aligns with our guidance.