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HCPC increases the education threshold for paramedics

Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.

One week until the HCPC updated standards of proficiency come into effect

There's just one week until 1 September 2023, when the updated HCPC standards of proficiency come into effect. We encourage all registrants to ensure they understand the updates and are ready to integrate them as far as they relate to their scope of practice. 

HCPC responds to COVID-19 Vaccines Delivery Plan

The UK Government published its COVID-19 Vaccines Delivery Plan on Monday 11th January.

Revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics: now in effect

Today the revised HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and guidance on social media which sits alongside the standards, come into effect. It is now every registrant’s responsibility to be familiar with the changes and meet the revised standards.

Naomi Nicholson joins HCPC as Executive Director of Professional Practice and Insight

HCPC is delighted to announce the appointment of Naomi Nicholson to the newly created role of Executive Director of Professional Practice and Insight.

Protect yourself and your service users from flu

The flu jab is the best way to protect yourself and your service users against flu.

HCPC and health regulators' joint statement supports reflective practice across healthcare

Nine healthcare regulators, including the HCPC, have signed a joint statement outlining the processes and advantages of good reflective practice

PSA review highlights significant progress made by the HCPC

The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has today published its annual performance review of the HCPC. The HCPC has met 16 of the 18 Standards of Good Regulation, regaining two fitness to practise (FTP) standards and one standard linked to registration.

Winners of the HCPC student competition 2024 announced

Find out who won the HCPC student competition 2024, which asked students to design a learning session about social media. 

Key findings from the Year in Registration Survey 2024

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

Review of the standards of education and training

We are undertaking a review of the standards of education and training (SETs).

HCPC response to DHSC healthcare regulation consultation

As we move forward with the wider programme of regulatory reform, we welcome this consultation to consider how the powers to introduce and remove professions from regulation might be used in the future.

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