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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.

We are encouraging registered health and care professionals to keep up-to-date with all information and guidance concerning the recent outbreak of COVID-19.

Our case studies illustrate the types of issues that are taken into consideration by a panel when deciding if a registrant’s fitness to practise is impaired

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

If you are an HCPC registrant taking part in industrial action, the behaviours set out in our standards of conduct, performance and ethics still apply

Information about the areas operating urgent support, and how you can contact us if your query falls into one of these.

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

We have seen diversification in learning, teaching and assessments, which are in part driven by the education sector's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have found many innovations in this area have been embedded into programmes on a permanent basis.

Information about the process you need to complete if you are returning to practice after a break of more than two years

Information about the areas operating urgent support, and how you can contact us if your query falls into one of these.

We are eager to highlight the vital work that you and many other health and care colleagues are doing during this unprecedented time

Case study: An employer raised concerns about an operating department practitioner’s (ODP) conviction of fraud. For this conviction, she was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment and suspended for 24 months.