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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

Extension of the COVID-19 Temporary Register

On Thursday 22 September, government announced that the healthcare professions temporary registers, including the HCPC COVID-19 Temporary Register, will remain open for a further two years.

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.

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)

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.

Our services during the period of National Mourning

During the period of National Mourning, the HCPC’s core regulatory work will continue. Our offices will be closed on Monday 19 September 2022 for the national Bank Holiday for the Queen’s State Funeral.

Occupational therapists renewal window closing soon

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

Arts therapists renewal window closing soon

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

Operating department practitioners renewal window closing soon

The deadline for operating department practitioners to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

HCPC fee rise approved by Parliaments

Following our consultation with registrants, professional bodies, trade unions, and the public last year, the legislation to implement our latest proposed fee increase has now been approved in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments.