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This annual report provides an account of our work in 2022-23 investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us about the 15 professions we regulate.

Including medical entitlements, prescribing and advanced practice

The standards of proficiency that occupational therapists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

The standards of proficiency that operating department practitioners must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

The standards of proficiency that arts therapists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

There are a small number of circumstances where you might need to pass on information without consent, or when you have asked for consent but the service user has refused it

Learn about the different types of reflective practice available to you. Which you use will depend on the nature and scope of your practice, your activity and your learning style

We expect our registrants to take all reasonable steps to reduce risk of harm, and to maintain a safe practice environment

As an independent statutory regulator, our role is to protect the public

Understand how our standards apply to you as a student or learner

We have improved the central role of the service user, including a focus on valid consent and effective communication. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions.