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Dietitian renewals - window closing soon

The deadline for dietitians to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

Launch date announced for specialist social work regulator

Nadhim Zahawi has announced Monday 2 December 2019 as the date when Social Work England will take over from the HCPC as the new social work regulator

Key findings from the Year in Registration Survey 2023

Key findings from our year in registration survey, which aims to gather insight about how students’ education and training prepares them for practice. 

HCPC statement on guidance on health and character and suicidal ideation

Our priority is ensuring that registrants have access to advice and support, so that they can get the help they need and ensure they are able to continue to practise safely, without fear of the impact on their registration. To support this, we have produced online materials aimed at registrants and updated our guidance on health and character to include more illustrative case studies.

Reclassification of Gabapentin and Pregabalin

From midnight on 1st April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified as Schedule 3 controlled drugs, under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)

Launch of consultation for the standards of conduct, performance and ethics

Today we have launched a consultation which outlines proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

Update on the Indicative Sanctions Policy review

In early 2017, the HCPC commenced a review of the Indicative Sanctions Policy to ensure it is up to date, reflects public opinion, and continues to support fair and proportionate decision making. As part of this review we commissioned market research into the public’s views of the Policy and undertook a public consultation.

The two criteria for choosing CPD

Continuing professional development (CPD) should improve your work and have a positive impact for your service users

HCPC updates standards of proficiency

The HCPC has updated its standards of proficiency for the first time since 2015. The crucial changes have been made following an extensive period of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, to seek views and develop standards in line with current professional practice.

Biomedical scientists renewals - window closing soon

The deadline for biomedical scientists to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

Occupational therapists renewals - window closing soon

The deadline for occupational therapists to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

Orthoptists and paramedics renewal window closing soon

The deadline for orthoptists and paramedics to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

Dietitians renewal window closing soon

The deadline for dietitians to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

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