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Our standards form the foundation for how we regulate, explaining what we expect of our registrants and education and training programmes. 

There are a wide range of different partner roles that provide the expertise we need for our decision making processes.

With various initiatives across the four UK nations, we have seen (and expect to see further) increases in the total number of learners within professions, nations, and regions. We have noted an impact on practice-based learning, education provider resources, and innovations in delivery models due to these initiatives.

The profile of education and training is changing, with a wider variety of pre-registration education and training programmes approved by HCPC. This includes a broader range of qualification levels, and a significant increase in the number of apprenticeship programmes in England.

Mary Hannon-Fletcher is a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University. She is also an HCPC Panel Member and Lead Visitor.

We launched a consultation on permanently amending our Rules to give us the express power to hold hearings remotely.

This document provides information to employers or managers of our registrants.

The leading event for all social workers from Newly Qualified to Senior Practitioners as well as Commissioners and service providers

From 29 January 2025, new English language proficiency requirements for new international applicants seeking to join the Register will come into effect.

Our return to practice requirements are flexible, minimum requirements. They aim to protect the public by making sure you have up-to-date knowledge and skills.

This year we're asking you to provide extra evidence to show how your programme has monitored practice-based learning and the involvement of service users and carers