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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.

Our changes provide further guidance around scope of practice and highlight the need to make sure registrants have the knowledge, skills and experience to practise safely and effectively. 

We think that it’s important to further clarify within the standards that registrants do not need to stop practising simply because they have a physical or mental health condition.

The Professional Liaison Service now operates with a Consultant in each of the four UK nations, who can design and deliver solutions that are specific to registrant and employer needs. 

As the updated standards of proficiency come into effect on 1 September 2023, you might be wondering what you need to do as a manager or employer of HCPC registrants. In this article we share ideas, tips and strategies to help you and your team prepare to embed the updated standards into everyday practice.

Watch a recording of this 45-minute webinar designed to specially for employers and managers of HCPC registrants, to support them with the updated standards of proficiency.

To mark South Asian Heritage Month 2023, Barira Saad shares her thoughts on how her South Asian heritage impacts her work. 

This factsheet provides key EDI information for operating department practitioners and how the demographics of this group compare to the demographics of HCPC registrants overall

This factsheet provides key EDI information for hearing aid dispensers and how the demographics of this group compare to the demographics of HCPC registrants overall

Material to help registrants understand and meet the updated standards of proficiency.

Rachael is an Occupational Therapist with over 23 years of experience. She returned to practice in 2023 after a career break.

Roxanne is a Specialist Occupational Therapist with a special interest in Stroke and Neurology. Here, she tells us the story of how she returned to practice in 2021 after a career break.

Adam Haxell, Strategic Relationships Lead, sets out the activities in this key period of engagement, to raise awareness of our updated standards and help registrants overcome any barriers they may face in meeting them.

Ruth Clement is Head of Kent Children’s Therapies at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. A concern was raised about a HCPC-registered therapist that Ruth line-managed. Here she gives her perspective on the events and shares tips for employers or managers in similar situations.